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Jōkōmyō-ji Temple

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Jōkōmyō-ji Temple

浄光明寺

Kanagawa · Kanto

Jōkōmyō-ji Temple is a temple of the Shingon sect located in Ōgigayatsu, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is associated with the Hojo and Ashikaga clans and is designated as an Important Cultural Property and a National Historic Site.

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4.2· 238 reviews
Opening hours
Mon–Wed Closed Thu 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fri Closed Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Today

10:00–12:00Sun closedFri closed

Stored weekly hours

Mon–Wed Closed Thu 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Fri Closed Sat–Sun 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

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