Jomyoji Temple

Jomyoji Temple (浄妙寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect located in Kamakura, Japan. It was founded in 1188 and is known for its historic buildings and beautiful gardens.

The temple features several buildings, including the main hall, the bell tower, and the abbot’s quarters. The main hall houses a statue of Shaka Nyorai, the historical Buddha.

The highlight of Jomyoji Temple is its stunning gardens, which include a traditional karesansui (dry landscape) garden, and a lush moss garden. The karesansui garden features carefully arranged rocks and gravel, with small islands of moss and trees scattered throughout. The garden is designed to create a sense of tranquility and harmony that is typical of Japanese Zen gardens.

In addition to the gardens, Jomyoji Temple also features a tea house called Kisenan (喜泉庵), where visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese tea and sweets while admiring the serene atmosphere of the temple.

Getting there

From Kamakura Station to Jomyoji Temple:

Bus	Kamakura Station ↓ Bus number 鎌23, 24, 36 ↓ 8 minutes (6 stop) Jomyoji Bus stop ↓ Walk about 2 minutes ↓ Jomyoji Temple (Cost 220 yen)
Walk	About 30-40 minutes (2.2 km)
Taxi	About 10 minutes (Cost about 1,200 yen)

Details

Hours	9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 100 yen Elementary school students: 50 yen
Phone	+81 467-22-2818
Address	3 Chome-8-31 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0003
Resources	https://www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/visitkamakura/en/places-to-go/temples/jokomyoji.html

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