Admission
Free
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
At a Glance
Kōsoku-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in the late 13th century by Nichirō, a direct disciple of Nichiren.
The temple stands on the former residence site of Yadoya Mitsunori, linking it to Kamakura-period local history.
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Within 300 m Within 600 m
Renting needs the operator's app and a Japanese phone number. docomo day passes are sold at convenience stores. Data sources
If you're planning a quiet visit, avoid local festival days in Kamakura; the city hosts 100+ seasonal events, especially many in January.
Visit in bloom seasons, spring for crabapple and plum, early summer for mountain hydrangeas, if you want Kōsoku-ji at its most photogenic.
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Kōsoku-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in the late 13th century by Nichirō, a direct disciple of Nichiren.
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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