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Tarourashima, Public Domain
Kenchō-ji Temple
建長寺Kanagawa · Kanto
Japan's oldest Zen training monastery (founded 1253), ranked first of Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples; sprawling grounds with a giant juniper tree and mountain-backed halls.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 4,726 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Adult ¥500, student (13-18) ¥300, free under 12. Corroborated across multiple travel guides, not a single official fee page. Last entry 4:30 PM.
- Nearest station
- Kita-Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line)
- Website
- kenchoji.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–16:30Admission
- Adult ¥500, student (13-18) ¥300, free under 12. Corroborated across multiple travel guides, not a single official fee page. Last entry 4:30 PM.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
How to get there
~15-min walk south toward Kamakura Station along the main road.
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