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Manner＆Etiquette

The temple is a place of prayer and the Buddha is here.
Enjoy the relaxing feelings of the precincts in the precincts and cherish that you pray.

Avoid rude attires.
When you face the Budda statues , gather your palms quietly and bow once, without hat/cap and sunglasses.
Refrain from speaking loudly, running around.
Do not take photos in prohibited areas.
A blocking pole of bamboo or a blocking stone decorated with a tied rope mean off-limit.
Never pick flowers or grasses.
Take home your trash.
Goshuin seals are evidence of your prayer.
Please keep in mind that here is the place to pray and speak with the Buddha.

About Jochiji Temple

Jochiji temple was built 1281 upon the death of Munemasa Hojo, the third son of Hojo Tokiyori who was the fifth regent of Kamakura government. Its construction work was advised by Chinese monks, thus the Bell Gate and the Main Building feature Song architectural style.
Jochiji’s premises have been loved by intellectuals. The movie director Yasujiro Ozu and the Japanese painting painter Yuki Ogura used to live here. The novelist, Tatsuhiko Shibusawa rests in peace here.

About Main Statutes

Tathāgata of Amitābha, Tathāgata of Shakyamuni, and Tathāgata of Maitreya are the Buddhas of respectively the past, present and future world. They listen to our every wish. The Main Building“Donge Doh”is named after the legendary flower that opens once in 3,000 years. Meeting the Three Worlds Buddhas is as rare as it. The present statues were made in Muromachi period because they had been burned once. The long robes hanging down at both sides of Buddhas and black floor tiles are China (Song dynasty) Style.

Temple Map

Please tap the sights of interest in the precinct guidance.

"BONZU-KUN" temple map is available at the entrance just for ¥20!
http://kamakurabonz.com

the Main Temple Gate

The gate of Jochi Temple. Surrounded by deep trees, stone steps symbolizing Jochi Temple extend.“Ho-sho-zai-kin(寶所在近)”is a zen word which means "believe in Buddha and you can get peace of mind if you practice."

Bell Tower Gate

Unique Temple gate which has bronze bell on the second floor.

Donge-Den/Main Statues

Three Statue of Buddha located in Donge-Den.
Left statue represents past, center represents present, and right represents future.

Shoin (Study Room)

Historical building with thatched roof. Built in 1924.

Hotei-son

One of the seven gods of Kamakura.Rubbing his Stomach believed to make you happy.

Yagura

Shrine digged out of soft cliff. Used for monk’s training or grave.

Kanro-no-Yi

One of the Ten Kamakura Famous Well. Was known for it’s sweet taste.(It is not used as drinking water.)

Well

A well which can draw same water of Well of Kanro.(It is not used as drinking water.)

Tenchu-ho

It is a hill named by a high priest from Rinzai who came from Japan from China, and "Tenyo" means "doing the world".
On the way to the Kuzuhara oka / Daibutsu Hiking Course, there is the Tensho Peak Monument, which was erected in 1944.

Cultural Assets