Engaku-ji
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Shari-den
Shari-den is the only building in Kamakura that is designated as a national treasure. It is considered to be built in the 15th century. It is located in the premises of Shozoku-in where monks get together from all over Japan for training. It is usually not open to public except for from November 1st to 3rd, and the three days of New Year.
(Source: 人間回復)
Biggest Bell in Kanto Area
The great bell in Engaku-ji is as tall as 259.5 cm and said to be the largest of all the many temple bells in the Kanto area. It is designated as a national treasure along with Shari-den. It stands at the top of a steep staircase. It is believed to be built in 1301.
(Source: カマクライフ)
Butsu-den (Main Hall)
Butsu-den (Main Hall) enshrines the principal image of Buddha, the seated wooden statue of Hokan Shaka Nyorai. It was damaged by the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and rebuilt 40 years later. The "white dragon" is painted on the ceiling of Butsu-den.
(Source: 円覚寺)
Experience Zen Meditation in Kojirin
Kojirin is the hall for Zen meditation. They have free Zen meditation sessions twice a day on Saturdays. Take this chance if you are interested. Kojirin is colored with hydrangeas in summer and red and yellow leaves in autumn.
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Autumn Leaves in Engaku-ji
Engaku-ji is a well-known viewing spot of autumn leaves in Kamakura along with Kencho-ji. Various kind of trees have beautiful red and yellow leaves. Those colorful leaves can be seen everywhere in the large premises of Engaku-ji from the gate to the backyard.
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Shari-den
Shari-den is the only building in Kamakura that is designated as a national treasure. It is considered to be built in the 15th century. It is located in the premises of Shozoku-in where monks get together from all over Japan for training. It is usually not open to public except for from November 1st to 3rd, and the three days of New Year.
(Source: 人間回復)
Biggest Bell in Kanto Area
The great bell in Engaku-ji is as tall as 259.5 cm and said to be the largest of all the many temple bells in the Kanto area. It is designated as a national treasure along with Shari-den. It stands at the top of a steep staircase. It is believed to be built in 1301.
(Source: カマクライフ)
Butsu-den (Main Hall)
Butsu-den (Main Hall) enshrines the principal image of Buddha, the seated wooden statue of Hokan Shaka Nyorai. It was damaged by the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 and rebuilt 40 years later. The "white dragon" is painted on the ceiling of Butsu-den.
(Source: 円覚寺)
Experience Zen Meditation in Kojirin
Kojirin is the hall for Zen meditation. They have free Zen meditation sessions twice a day on Saturdays. Take this chance if you are interested. Kojirin is colored with hydrangeas in summer and red and yellow leaves in autumn.
(Source: PHOTOGRAPH.PRO )
Autumn Leaves in Engaku-ji
Engaku-ji is a well-known viewing spot of autumn leaves in Kamakura along with Kencho-ji. Various kind of trees have beautiful red and yellow leaves. Those colorful leaves can be seen everywhere in the large premises of Engaku-ji from the gate to the backyard.
(Source: のってる日々)
