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Tokei-ji

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Tokei-ji is a small temple and a branch of the Engakuji school within the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.

The temple was founded by Kakusan-ni, regent Hojo Tokimune's wife in 1285. It has served as a home for woman who suffered from abuse from their spouses, and sought a divorce. It also had been a nunnery, and a temple famous for praying for a good match.

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Things to see

Its head temple Engakuji stands few hundred meters away in the opposite railway tracks from Tokei-ji.

Travel Notes

Tokeiji is five minutes on foot from Kita-Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line).

Admission

The temple is open all year round from 8:30 to 17:00 (closes 16:00 on Winter). Entry costs 200 yen.

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