What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Ein ruhiger Rinzai-Zen-Tempel im Ogigayatsu-Viertel von Kamakura, bekannt für seine friedliche Atmosphäre und traditionelle Tempelarchitektur. Beliebt bei Besuchern, die ein ruhigeres Tempelerlebnis abseits der Haupttouristengebiete suchen.

Historic Wooden Architecture Zen Temple Hidden Gems

Why you should go

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Kaizo-ji belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, one of Japan's major Zen traditions.

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Location

4-chōme-18-8 Ōgigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0011

Opening hours

How do I visit?

Admission

Free

Location

Getting There

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Omotesando Station

8 min walk • 616mNearest

C04

Chiyoda

Tokyo Metro•Subway

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Aoyama-Itchome Station

11 min walk • 874m

E24

Oedo

Tokyo Metro•Subway

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Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station

11 min walk • 891m

E25

Oedo

Tokyo Metro•Subway

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Nogizaka Station

14 min walk • 1.1km

C05

Chiyoda

Tokyo Metro•Subway

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Harajuku Station

14 min walk • 1.1km

Know before you go

Choose Kaizo-ji if you want a quieter visit; it's away from Kamakura's main tourist areas and known for a peaceful atmosphere.
Plan for a calm, contemplative stop rather than a quick photo stop; the temple is especially suited to visitors seeking a serene Zen atmosphere.

Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about this place

Kaizo-ji belongs to the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, one of Japan's major Zen traditions.

Nearby Places

Last updated: 9. April 2026

Nearby Places

Kaizo-ji(海蔵寺)

Name: Kaizo-ji
Address: Kamakura, Kanagawa, JP
Telephone: +81 467-22-3175

Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture

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