Buddhist temple
Jōchi-ji
浄智寺（じょうちじ）
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
A temple of the Engaku-ji branch of the Rinzai school in Kita-Kamakura, counted fourth of the Five Mountains of Kamakura. In its main hall, the Donge-den, seated statues of the Buddhas of the Three Ages, representing past, present and future, are enshrined as the principal images.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal images: the Buddhas of the Three Ages (Amida Nyorai, Shaka Nyorai, Miroku Nyorai)
History and things to know
According to temple tradition, it was founded around 1281 to pray for the repose of Munemasa, the third son of Hōjō Tokiyori, after his death. At its height it had a full seven-hall compound and 11 sub-temples, and Song-style features can be seen in its bell-tower gate and main hall. The principal images were once lost to fire, and the present statues are described as works of the Nanboku-chō period.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 浄智寺「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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