史About
Kenchō-ji (建長寺) is a Rinzai Zen temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which ranks first among Kamakura's so-called Five Great Zen Temples (the Kamakura Gozan) and is the oldest Zen training monastery in Japan. These temples were at the top of the Five Mountain System, a network of Zen temples started by the Hōjō Regents. Still very large, it originally had a full shichidō garan and 49 subtemples. It was founded by Chinese monk Lanxi Daolong, also known as Rankei Doryū, of the Song dynasty at the invitation of Hōjō Tokiyori. The temple was constructed on the orders of Emperor Go-Fukakusa and completed in 1253, fifth year of the Kenchō era, from which it takes its name.
The sangō is Kofukusan (巨福山).
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要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Yamanouchi, Kanagawa |
| Founded | 1253 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan Historic Site of Japan Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Official website | kenchoji.com |
| Nearest stations | Kita-Kamakura Station · 1.2 km Yokosuka Line Kamakura Station · 1.5 km Enoshima Electric Railway Line, Yokosuka Line Wadazuka Station · 2.2 km Enoshima Electric Railway Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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What is Kenchō-ji?
Kenchō-ji (建長寺) is a Rinzai Zen temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which ranks first among Kamakura's so-called Five Great Zen Temples (the Kamakura Gozan) and is the oldest Zen training monastery in Japan.
Where is Kenchō-ji?
Kenchō-ji is in Yamanouchi, Kanagawa. The nearest station is Kita-Kamakura Station (about 1.2 km in a straight line).
When was Kenchō-ji founded?
1253, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kenchō-ji?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.kenchoji.com/
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