Tokeiji Temple

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Photo présentée par Brian Wood-Koiwa / JT

Tokeiji, a Rinzai-sect temple of Zen Buddhism, is a branch temple of nearby Engakuji, which is a short 5-minute walk away. This important temple/nunnery was founded in 1285 by the wife of regent Hojo Tokimune as a sanctuary for women who were abused by their husbands. In a time when women could not legally divorce, Tokeiji offered them a three-year training program in return for an official divorce.

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Adresse

1367 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa (Directions)

Heures d'ouverture

8:30 - 16:00 Fermé

Heures d'ouverture

Lundi 8:30 - 16:00
Mardi 8:30 - 16:00
Mercredi 8:30 - 16:00
Jeudi 8:30 - 16:00
Vendredi 8:30 - 16:00
Samedi 8:30 - 16:00
Dimanche 8:30 - 16:00
Holidays 8:30 - 16:00

Téléphone

0467-22-1663

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