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Church & Religious Site

Jufuku-ji

📍 1-17-7 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kamakura
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
About 45 minutes
Address
1-17-7 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Coordinates
35.3243, 139.5501

Introduction

Jufuku-ji in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, is a Rinzai temple of the Kencho-ji branch, third of the Kamakura Five Mountains. Founded in 1200 by Hojo Masako for her husband Minamoto no Yoritomo's salvation, with Eisai as founding abbot and Shaka Nyorai as honzon, its grounds are a National Historic Site and its treasures include the Kissa Yojoki, an Important Cultural Property.

✨ Highlights

1
Five Mountains, third rank
A Rinzai temple founded in 1200.
2
Masako and Yoritomo
Founded for the shogun's afterlife.
3
Abbot Eisai
The tea master was its first head priest.
4
Kissa Yojoki
Eisai's tea treatise, an Important Cultural Property.
5
Famous graves
Masako, Sanetomo, Kyoshi and the novelist Jiro.
6
Wooded approach
The lane from gate to hall shines in green and maple.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location:1-17-7 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
→Time needed:About 45 minutes
→Opening Hours:Grounds open freely; no fixed hours

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionFree admission

Transportation

Bus

About 10-min walk from JR Kamakura Sta. (west exit)

Driving/Parking

Paid parking near Kamakura Sta.; none on site

Note

Walkable chain with Eisho-ji and Jomyo-ji

💡 Tips

• The tree-lined lane from gate to hall is best in green and maple.
• Graves of Masako, Sanetomo and poet Kyoshi lie in the grounds.
• Pair it with Eisho-ji and Jomyo-ji for a half-day temple walk.
• Quiet and rarely crowded — good for a slow visit.
• The main hall interior is normally closed to visitors.
• No. 24 on the Kamakura Kannon pilgrimage and No. 18 of the Jizo route.

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Jufuku-ji?

Grounds open freely; no fixed hours

How much is the admission for Jufuku-ji?

Free Admission: Free admission

Any practical tips for visiting Jufuku-ji?

The tree-lined lane from gate to hall is best in green and maple. Graves of Masako, Sanetomo and poet Kyoshi lie in the grounds.

How long should I spend at Jufuku-ji?

A typical visit takes About 45 minutes.

How do I get to Jufuku-ji?

Bus: About 10-min walk from JR Kamakura Sta. (west exit); Driving/Parking: Paid parking near Kamakura Sta.; none on site