Name: Kosoku-ji
Address: Kamakura, Kanagawa, 248-0016, JP
Telephone: +81 467-22-2077

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At a Glance

A historic Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in the late 13th century, known for its beautiful seasonal gardens featuring flowering crabapple trees, mountain hydrangeas, and plum blossoms. The temple honors the legacy of Nichiro, a devoted disciple of Nichiren.

Historic Garden Hydrangea Cherry Blossoms

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Visit in bloom seasons—spring for crabapple and plum, early summer for mountain hydrangeas—if you want Kōsoku-ji at its most photogenic.
Kōsoku-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in the late 13th century by Nichirō, a direct disciple of Nichiren.
If you're planning a quiet visit, avoid local festival days in Kamakura; the city hosts 100+ seasonal events, especially many in January.
The temple stands on the former residence site of Yadoya Mitsunori, linking it to Kamakura-period local history.
Kōsoku-ji is nicknamed the 'Flower Temple' for its seasonal blooms, especially flowering crabapple, plum blossoms, and mountain hydrangeas.

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Kosoku-ji(光則寺)