Sugimoto-dera Temple
Sugimoto-dera Temple left is the oldest temple in Kamakura. It was built by the priest Gyoki in the Nara era in the eighth century. This temple is the first stop among the 33 temples for the pilgrims in the Kanto region. There are three statues of eleven-faced Goddess of Mercy, one of which is said to have been carved by Gyoki himself.
This temple belongs to Tendaishu-sect of Buddhism
Jyomyo-ji Temple
This temple belongs to Rinzaishu-sect of Buddhism.
Hokoku-ji Temple
Sugimoto-dera Temple left is the oldest temple in Kamakura. It was built by the priest Gyoki in the Nara era in the eighth century. This temple is the first stop among the 33 temples for the pilgrims in the Kanto region. There are three statues of eleven-faced Goddess of Mercy, one of which is said to have been carved by Gyoki himself.This temple belongs to Tendaishu-sect of Buddhism
Jyomyo-ji Temple
Jyomyo-ji Temple (right) is the fifth highest ranking Buddhist temple in Kamakura. In the precinct there is a tea house(below) where you will be able to enjoy the taste of green tea.
This temple belongs to Rinzaishu-sect of Buddhism.
Hokoku-ji Temple
Hokoku-ji Temple below flourished as a family temple of both the Ashikaga and Uesugi clans.
This temple has a nickname 'The Bamboo Temple'.
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