After visiting Gokurakuji Temple in Kamakura in late February, I headed toward Jojuin Temple, which is located just a stone's throw away from Gokurakuji. I just happened to visit these two temples (a cab driver dropped me off there), but it turned out that I visited Gokuraku (heaven) and a place of Joju (success/accomplishment) in one day by sheer chance. This should mean I'll be VERY lucky this year, shouldn't it? Anyway, established in 1219, Jojuin is a prestigious temple where Kobo-daishi (Kukai) once trained himself for 100 days reciting a Buddhist mantra 1,000,000 times. The principal image of this temple is Fudo Myo-o, which is said to ensure successful love relationships. For further information please read this article on Japan Travel.
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Jojuin Temple, Kamakura
Kobo-daishi recited a mantra 1,000,000 times here!
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Veronika Tomanova
9 years ago
Is it difficult to get to? Or why did you go with taxi? Thanks.
Veronika Tomanova
9 years ago
Aha, cool! Thanks for info!
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