Engakuji Temple (Kita-Kamakura)
In Japanese: 円覚寺
A major Zen temple founded in 1282 by regent Hojo Tokimune, its halls climbing a wooded valley. The Shariden hall and great bell are National Treasures.
National Treasures (Shariden hall, great bell)
Nearby
- Meigetsuin Temple (Hydrangea Temple) ≈ 10 min by car
- Kenchoji Temple ≈ 15 min by car
- Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Great Buddha of Kamakura ≈ 20 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 1 min walk from Kita-Kamakura Sta. (JR Yokosuka Line)
- Fee
- 500 yen (children 200 yen)
- Good to know
- 8:30–16:30 Mar–Nov, 8:30–16:00 Dec–Feb
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info