basic information

Jochiji is the number four of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. It is a branch temple of the Engakuji school of the Rikai sect of Zen Buddhism. Its head temple, the Engakuji Temple, can be found just a few hundred meters away on the opposite side of the railway tracks.

Jochiji was founded in 1283 by Hojo Morotoki. Three wooden statues of Nyorai can be viewed in the main hall (Dongeden). At the temple's entrance, one of the ten celebrated wells of Kamakura can be found.

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how to get there

Jochiji is a 5 minute walk from Kitakamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line, one station before Kamakura Station when arriving from Tokyo.

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hours and fees

Hours:	9:00 to 16:30
Closed:	August 3
Admission:	200 yen

news and reports

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Report April 8, 2009

travel community

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Users who have been to Kamakura: 868
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10th of 14 most visited sights in Kamakura.
145th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

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Kamakura Walking Tour Guided day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura.