Komyo-ji Temple

Temple
The head temple of the Pure Land sect of Buddhism, the Komyo-ji Temple is located close to the Zaimokuza Coast. The temple was founded by Hojo Tsunetoki, the fourth shogun regent, and established as a Pure Land sect temple by Nenna Ryochu, the third founder of Pure Land Buddhism. In the Edo period, the temple was designated the head temple of the Eighteen Pillars of Pure Land Buddhism in Kanto by Tokugawa Ieyasu. The temple is a center for Buddhist faith and study. Today, the temple still conducts sermons, sutra copying, and prayer sessions regularly, which the general public may take part in. The Taima mandara engi emaki picture scroll in the temple’s possession is a National Treasure. The temple is also the originator of the Pure Land Practice of the O-juya (“ten nights”), and a magnificent Juya Hoyo service is held today at the temple each year from October 12 to 15.

Spot details

Address
Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Zaimokuza 6-17-19 map map Map
Phone
0467220603
Hours
[4/1-10/14] 6:00-17:00
[10/15-3/31] 7:00-16:00
Window is 9:00-16:00
Closed
open everyday
Fees
appreciate your generous contributions
Parking Lot
Available(10spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Vegetarian Menu
Available (Shojin cuisine)
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
Yes
Average budget
[Lunch] 3,001-5,000yen
Estimated stay time
60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Yes (Grounds allowed, not allowed inside the hall)
Infant friendly
Available
Pet friendly
Yes (Grounds allowed, not allowed inside the hall)

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

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  • ニャンコが沢山いるお寺
    4.0 Reviewed : 2020.02.25
    境内は広く、お天気の良い日には近くの方もお散歩がてら参拝に訪れるお寺です。2019年までは、材木座らくご会の会場にもなっていました。2020年(令和2年)3月から2030年(令和12年)まで、大殿は大改修工事が行われるとのことなので、観光でいらっしゃる方はご注意ください。
  • 高倉建さんのお墓
    5.0 Reviewed : 2019.01.03
    光明寺の立派な山門のすぐそばに高倉建さんのお墓。映画つながりの京都や北海道などではなく鎌倉何だと少し驚きましたが、宗派つながりとお聞きしました。光明寺には満州にあった大連高等商業学校の碑もありました。鎌倉時代・江戸時代のことだけでなく、昭和のことも思えるお寺でした。
  • 鎌倉材木座海岸に近い名刹
    5.0 Reviewed : 2018.01.23
    鎌倉には多くの神社仏閣がありますが、いかにも浄土宗の大本山らしく一般の参拝客にも広く開かれた渋いお寺です。渋いとは、つまりド派手ではないということ。最近、見かける拝観料を取って観光客をいれる観光寺とは一線を画します。

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