basic information

Ankokuronji is one of several temples of the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism along the hills in the southeast of Kamakura. Nichiren himself founded Ankokuronji around 1253 when he first came to Kamakura, and he is said to have lived at the temple for several years.

Visitors can walk along a short hiking trail through the wooded hills around the temple buildings. A nice view of the city of Kamakura can be enjoyed underway. Some of the trail's passages are quite steep and should only be explored with good walking shoes and during dry weather.

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how to get there

Ankokuronji is a 15-20 minute walk from Kamakura Station.

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hours and fees

Hours:	9:00 to 16:30
Closed:	Mondays (open on national holidays)
Admission:	100 yen

news and reports

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Report April 8, 2009

travel community

Users who have been to Kamakura: 719
Users who have been to Ankokuronji Temple: 123

7th of 14 most visited sights in Kamakura.
136th of 509 most visited sights nationwide.

Rating by users:		recommended (82/100, 49 votes)
Rating by staff:		interesting
Overall Rating:		interesting

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