basic information

Tokeiji is a branch temple of the Engakuji school of the Rikai sect of Zen Buddhism. Its head temple, the Engakuji Temple, can be found just a few hundred meters away on the opposite side of the railway tracks.

Tokeiji was founded by Hojo Tokimune's wife in 1285 after Tokimune had died at a young age. The temple became most famous as a shelter for wives who were abused by their husbands and wished to become divorced.

While it used to be easy for a man to divorce his wife, it was much more difficult for a woman to divorce her husband before the Meiji Period. However, at Tokeiji women could become officially divorced by staying there for three years.

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how to get there

Tokeiji is a 5 minute walk from Kitakamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line, one station before Kamakura Station when arriving from Tokyo.

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hours and fees

Hours:	8:30 to 17:00 (until 16:00 November to February)
Closed:	No closing days
Admission:	100 yen

news and reports

Kamakura Cherry Blossom Report April 8, 2009

travel community

Popularity of Tokeiji Temple:
Users who have been to Kamakura: 868
Users who have been to Tokeiji Temple: 141

9th of 14 most visited sights in Kamakura.
143rd of 554 most visited sights nationwide.

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