Tokei-ji (東慶寺)

Flow of the course

About this spot

An old Rinzai-school temple a few minutes' walk from Kita-Kamakura Station, down a small path along the railway tracks. Once known as a 'divorce temple' that took in women seeking refuge, its grounds are carefully planted with seasonal flowers and plants. Autumn leaves in Kamakura city are usually at their best from late November to early December, and the mountain-embraced grounds let you savor the quiet air of late autumn. The temple does not charge an admission fee, but officially asks visitors to be sure to pray at the main hall and make an offering instead.

Season & hours

Tips

Visiting hours are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Photography is prohibited on the grounds (as announced on the official website), so put your camera and smartphone away in your bag while you visit. The treasure hall is closed on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Best time to visit

Afternoon, in the soft light

Access & map

247-0062 1367 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa