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Jochiji

Kanagawa · Kamakura · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 浄智寺

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Fourth of the five great Zen temples of Kamakura. Its Hotei is one of the seven gods of fortune of Kamakura.

WHEREKanagawa

Kamakura & Shonan · Kamakura

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Fourth of the five great Zen temples of Kamakura. Its Hotei is one of the seven gods of fortune of Kamakura.

About this place

Kinpōzan Jōchi-ji (金宝山浄智寺) is a Buddhist Zen temple in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Engaku-ji school of the Rinzai sect and is ranked fourth among Kamakura's Five Mountains. The main objects of worship are the three statues of Shaka, Miroku, and Amida Nyorai visible inside the main hall.

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Founded：1281 Designation：Historic Site Blessings：Longevity

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