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Butsuden, the Buddha Hall
Kenchoji is the main temple of the Kenchoji school within the Rikai sect of Zen Buddhism. It is the number one of Kamakura's five great Zen temples.
Kenchoji was founded by Hojo Tokiyori in 1253. It is one of the oldest Zen temples of Japan, and the first one built in Kamakura. Its first head priest was Rankei Doryu, a Zen priest from China.
Behind the main hall (Hojo), a nice zen garden can be found. The temple bell (Bonsho) has been designate a national treasure.
Sanmon, the main gate
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Temple Bell
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Kenchoji is a 10-15 minute walk from Kitakamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line, one station before Kamakura Station when arriving from Tokyo.
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123rd of 385 most visited sights nationwide.
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