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Jōraku-ji Temple

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Jōraku-ji Temple

常楽寺

Kanagawa · Kanto

Jōraku-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect Kencho-ji school located in Ofuna, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. Founded in 1237, its principal image is the Amida Three Deities.

Why it's hidden

There is no official English site for the temple, which may contribute to it being overlooked by typical tourist itineraries.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.3· 213 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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

Website
trip-kamakura.com/place/180.html

Today

9:00–16:00

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tags

historyculturetemplespiritualbuddha

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