Kamakura - Engakuji Temple
Approx. Time: 2 hoursActivity Level: Easy to Moderate
Of the five Kamakura temples, Engakuji, holds the second position. This temple was founded in 1282 by Mugaku Sogen under the sponsorship of Hojo Tokimune to commemorate the deaths of both Japanese and Mongolian soldiers killed during the Mongols' attempted invasion of Japan. This is the main temple of the Engakuji faction of the Rinzai Buddhist sect. Its main sanctuary houses a wooden statue depicting a seated Shakyamuni Gautama. The entrance steps up to the gate are spectacular with cedar trees on either side. The temple has 16 smaller temples in its grounds. Courtesy of Japan Tourism Board.
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