Zuirokusan Engaku Kōshō Zenji, or Engaku-ji, is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan and is ranked second among Kamakura's Five Mountains. It is situated in the city of Kamakura, in Kanagawa prefecture to the south of Tokyo. Founded in 1282 Wikipedia
Engakuji Temple is a 1 minute walk from Kita-Kamakura station.
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Engakuji is known for its Zen. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers.
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The precincts of Kamakura's Engaku-ji are brilliantly colored by fall foliage in late November to early December
Engaku-ji Temple was established in 1282 for the repose of both Chinese and Japanese soldiers’ souls. The war between the Yuan..
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This complex of temples has a long pavement leading into the inner grounds. Zen temples usually place their buildings in a line,..
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