Zuisenji Temple

Zuisenji Temple Exterior

Zuisenji Temple

Zuisenji Temple lies on the outskirts of the city of Kamakura. It was built in 1327 by the monk Muso Soseki, and is a branch of Engakuji Temple (also in Kamakura). The temple is well known for its seasonal flowers. Zuisenji is particularly well known for its hydrangeas during the rainy early summer months. The colors range from blue to red to white, and decorate the temple premise with its beautiful blossoms. The temple’s garden is a must-see as well. It is referred to as the “garden of rocks”, as there is a cave on the edge of the garden. The caves were dug out and used as a place to meditate. This is the only garden remaining from the Kamakura period (1185 - 1333) in Kamakura.

Basic Information

Address
710 Nikaido, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa
Phone
0467-22-1191
Hours
9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m. (last entry at 4:30p.m.)
Closed
Open year-round
Fee
Adults: ¥200
Elementary and junior high school students: ¥100
Credit Card
Unaccepted

Access

  • FromKamakura Station
    【Kamakura Station】Keikyu Bus 20 / for Daitonomiya
    →【Daitonomiya Bus Stop】→ about a 15-minute walk 
    
  • FromYokohama Station
    【Yokohama Sta.】JR Yokosuka of Shonan Shinjuku Line / for Zushi or Kurihama
    →【Kamakura Station】Keikyu Bus 20 / for Daitonomiya
    →【Daitonomiya Bus Stop】→ about a 15-minute walk 
  • FromHaneda Airport
    【Haneda Airport】Keikyu Airport Line / for Yokohama
    →【Yokohama Sta.】JR Yokosuka of Shonan Shinjuku Line / for Zushi or Kurihama
    →【Kamakura Station】Keikyu Bus 20 / for Daitonomiya
    →【Daitonomiya Bus Stop】→ about a 15-minute walk 

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