Its Shariden is the only building in Kanagawa declared a National Treasure.
The entrance is right at the exit of Kita-Kamakura Station, and from there the temple climbs the side of the hill: at each level there are fewer people. The Shariden, which is what the temple is known for, is viewed from behind a gate and you cannot get close to it; the building said to hold the Buddha's tooth is closed to the public. In the inner courtyard you can have matcha for 700 yen.
Founded in 1282, the second of the five great Zen temples of Kamakura. The 舎利殿 is the only building in the whole of Kanagawa Prefecture declared a National Treasure, and the garden is one of the municipality's three designated 名勝. The bronze bell, the Ōgane, dates from 1301.
ℹ️ Open 8:30–16:30 from March to November, 8:30–16:00 from December to February. Tickets 500 yen for adults, 200 for elementary and junior high school students. Matcha in the inner courtyard costs 700 yen. ⚠️ The grounds have steps right from the entrance and steep climbs: on 4travel accessibility is rated 2.73 out of 5. The building of the Buddha's tooth cannot be visited. The maples are at their peak at the end of November.
🚉 Kita-Kamakura · 4 min walk
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