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As was the case in other temples, Engakuji was ravaged time and again by fires and earthquakes. Further, it had to bear hardships in the 14th to 16th century with no financial support from the rulers then in power. Entering the Edo Period (1600-1868), the Temple was again protected by the Tokugawa Shogunate and was able to restore some of the. Engakuji is located in an area of Kamakura that travelers like for its temples. Kamakura is home to 37 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay. Staying Near Engakuji. Great apps for mac. You can choose from 68 hotels and other lodging options within. Cancel free on most hotels. Macbook pro app store. Compare 102 hotels near Engakuji in Yamanouchi using 4488 real guest reviews. Earn free nights, get our Price Guarantee & make booking easier with Hotels.com!
posted by John Spacey, June 24, 2014
Engakuji is the result of a Mongolian invasion.The Engakuji temple complex was built by the leader of Japan, regent Hojo Tokimune, after he had successfully defeated the Mongolian-Korean invasion of 1274 to 1281. It's dedicated to the fallen soldiers on both sides of the conflict.Engakuji is filled with architecture, art and nature. It's the home of two national treasures of Japan.There are several things to see and do at Engakuji:
1. Architecture
Engakuji is a medium sized Zen temple with 8 significant buildings. As with many Zen temples, the dominating feature of Engakuji is its sanmon gate.The sanmon dates to 1783. Inside you'll find calligraphy by Emperor Fushimi.
2. Buddha's Tooth
A 16th century building known as the Shariden contains a tooth that's said to have belonged to Buddha. The building is a sublime example of temple architecture that's designated as a national treasure. It can only be viewed from a distance most of the time.
3. Art
The temple's large main hall and spacious grounds are filled with fine sculpture.
4. Angry Guy
A fairly insignificant little bosatsu statue that's popular with visitors because he's so angry. Only the brave put yen on his head.
5. Great Bell
Engakuji's temple bell is the largest in Kamakura at 2.5 meters tall. The bell was cast in 1301 and is designated a national treasure of Japan.
6. Japanese Cemetery
There's an old cemetery on the grounds of Engakuji.
7. Monks
Engakuji is still an active Buddhist training temple buzzing with activity. It's a good place to bump into monks.
8. Kyudo
The temple has a Kyudo (Japanese archery) facility that's viewable.
9. Temple Restaurant
Engakuji's teahouse serves snacks such as dango, tea and amazake (sweet sake).
10. Garden
Kamakura's history was too turbulent for much gardening. Nevertheless, Engakuji has a small garden with a pleasantly green pond.
11. Sakura
Early AprilEngakuji has several sakura trees that bloom in Spring.
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Zuirokusan Engaku Kōshō Zenji, or Engaku-ji, is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan and is ranked second among Kamakura's Five Mountains.
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Fugenzan Meigetsu-in is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Meigetsu-in is situated 460 metres southeast of Engaku-ji. Photo: Tarourashima, Public domain.Tokei-ji
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Kinpōzan Jōchi-ji is a Buddhist Zen temple in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Jōchi-ji is situated 530 metres south of Engaku-ji. Photo: Tarourashima, Public domain.Localities in the Area
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Kamakura is a small city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.Sakae-ku
Sakae-ku is one of the 18 wards of the city of Yokohama in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Sakae-ku is situated 3 km north of Engaku-ji. Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.Zushi
Zushi is a small city in Kanagawa, Japan about an hour by train south of Tokyo. Photo: Tadashi Okoshi, CC BY 2.0.Engaku-ji
- Type: Buddhist complex
- Description: Zen Buddhist temple
- Location: Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan, East Asia, Asia
| 35.338° or 35° 20' 16.6' north | Longitude 139.5483° or 139° 32' 53.8' east |
| 65 metres (213 feet) | OpenStreetMap ID way 695600375 |
| 11057979 |
Also Known As
- Chinese: 圓覺寺
- Danish: Engaku-ji
- Dutch: Engaku-ji
- Egyptian Arabic: انجاكو جى
- French: Engaku-ji
- Gan Chinese: 圓覺寺
- German: Engaku-ji
- German: Engakuji
- Italian: Engaku-ji
- Japanese: えんがくじ
- Japanese: エンガクジ
- Japanese: 円覚寺 (鎌倉市)
- Japanese: 円覚寺
- Japanese: 瑞鹿山
- Japanese: 瑞鹿山 円覚興聖禅寺
- Persian: انگاکو-جی
- Polish: Engaku-ji
- Spanish: Engaku-ji
- Swedish: Engaku-ji
- Engaku Ji
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