Jan 31, 2013 - 1 min read

Kamakura's Daigyo-ji Temple

Lovely little temple 3 minutes from Kamakura Station

By Larry Knipfing

Community writer

It is a tiny but beautiful temple. This photo was taken in winter

This beautiful sight greats you as your approach the temple from the back

The temple was originally built more than 1000 years ago

A water basin for the cleansing of your hands...and soul

The same basin in B&W

A rare chance to see repairs being made. Only real experts can do this

Rickshaws visit the area near the temple. English tours are available

It is said that a pediatrician practices medicine here

Daigyo-ji is beautiful year-round. This photo was taken in autumn

On your way to Myohon-ji Temple, why not stop in at Daigyo-ji? Daigyo-ji was originally constructed over 1000 years ago as an offshoot of the bigger temple, and its main object of worship is the Goddess of Childbirth. It attracts large numbers of pregnant women who come to pray for an easy childbirth. Interestingly, a medical doctor practices pediatrics in the temple grounds. It is a tiny little temple, but pretty, and well worth a stop.

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