Engaku-Ji

Engakuji Lafcadio Hearn visited Kamakura in 1890, before he started his career in Matsué.
Engaku-ji was one of the most famous and historical Zen temple in Kamakura. It is honoured as the second place of Kamakura-Gozan, or five main Zen temples in Kamakura.
This temple was established by Hôjô Tokimuné, governor of Kamakura Shôgun Government in 1282. Hôjô ordered to build the temple in memorial of the warriors who had died in the war between China, or Yuan Dynasty of Mongol origin.
This temple did not change so much from Hearn's days. For instance, what he wrote "to cross the canal by a little bridge" also remains across the rail, although it is actually a pond. So you can see almost the same scene as Hearn wrote.
There are many trees and plants in the temple, so you can enjoy the scene of flowers and woods according to the season.
Access from Tokyo Station

Take Yokosuka Line (JR underground lanes) to go to Kita-Kamakura station. Engaku-ji is located just in front of the station.
The entrance fee is 200 Yen.
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