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Gokuraku-ji

Tourist attraction Buddhist temple

Time-tested Buddhist temple, founded in 1259, surrounded by tranquil landscaped grounds.


Address

3 Chome-6-7 Gokurakuji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0023, Japan

Contact

+81 467-22-3402

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (785 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 4:30 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 youiti 2 years ago on Google
    「江の島・鎌倉フリーパス」を使って、長谷駅から歩いて成就院などに寄りながら「極楽寺」に着きました。 アジサイにはちょっと早いですが、その分すいており、落ち着いて参観することができました。 庭の手入れも行き届いて(今日も多くの方が手入れをされていました。)いて、何年も前に訪ねた時と全く変わらない雰囲気が保たれていました。 HPには、 「開山は忍性、開基は二代執権北条義時の三男重時で、1259年に建立され、全盛期には、金堂、講堂、十三重塔などの伽藍のほかに49の塔頭を備えた大寺院だったが、合戦や火災、地震等により、今では山門と本堂を残すのみとなっている。」と記載されていました。 鎌倉の寺社での御朱印は、コロナの影響で書き置きのみが多い中、極楽寺は御朱印帳に記帳していただけますので、御朱印帳を忘れずに!
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  • 3/5 朱伯駿 5 years ago on Google
    Gokurakuji Temple is a tranquil place to enjoy the hydrangea season. It is also the important cultural property of Japan.

  • 3/5 AYuen 6 years ago on Google
    A clean and tidy traditional small temple without special attraction. No photo is allowed within the premises.

  • 3/5 Gary C. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice small shrine with beautiful flowers. Please be noted that no photos allowed inside the shrine

  • 5/5 Nick D. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and such a change from the 'Big Buddha' close by. Well worth a visit.

  • 3/5 Cite R. 4 years ago on Google
    It's one of the great ancient place for historical sites.

  • 5/5 Jessy N. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful and so peaceful place

  • 5/5 Chia-Yin H. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, secluded temple

  • 5/5 Shin I. 1 year ago on Google
    Small and white temple behind the Enoden train. Nothing special but worth stopping by if in the area.

  • 4/5 Ian H. 1 year ago on Google
    Pleasant temple, not too big nor grand but really close to the train stop so worth visiting. Also, it is free to enter

  • 4/5 yk555hri 1 year ago on Google
    March 31 2023


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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