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神奈川県
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Tokeiji
Tokeiji
神奈川県
Founded by Kakuzan-ni, wife of Regent Tokimune — 600 years as Japan's sanctuary for women seeking divorce
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1285
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1367 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa
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Temple
Founded 1285
741 years
Founder
Kakuzan-ni
Overview
Tokeiji is a Rinzai Buddhist temple in Kita-Kamakura renowned for its centuries-long role as a sanctuary for women seeking divorce, earning it the name "Enkiri-dera" (divorce temple). Founded in 1285 by Kakuzan-ni, consort of the eighth regent Hojo Tokimune, the temple allowed abused or abandoned wives to gain legal separation after serving a period of training within its walls — a rare right in f…
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Origins
Tokeiji was founded in 1285 by Kakuzan-ni, wife of the eighth Kamakura regent Hojo Tokimune, as a memorial temple for her late husband and a refuge for women. During the Muromachi period it was ranked second among the Five Convents of Kamakura (Ama Gozan), and its fifth abbess was Princess Yodo-ni, …
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Tokeiji Plum Blossom Festival
Plum blossom festival at Tokeiji, the historic "divorce temple" of North Kamakura. White and red plum blossoms fill the quiet precincts, heralding spring. Visitors enjoy the fragrance of plum blossoms while absorbing the atmosphere of this temple with its remarkable women's history.
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Kamakura Autumn Foliage 2026: Peak Season Guide & Dog-Friendly Half-Day Route
A complete guide to the five best autumn foliage spots in Kamakura and Kita-Kamakura, peaking from mid-November to early December. Includes a detailed half-day route, dog-friendly temple information, and tips on avoiding the crowds.
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Hojo Tokimune
Eighth Regent, Mongol Invasions
Age 34 at founding (posthumous)
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Tokeiji is said to have been founded by Kakuzan-ni, the wife of Hojo Tokimune, to pray for his soul after his death in 1284.
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Visiting Information
Hours
Visiting hours 9:00–16:00. Matsugaoka Treasure Hall closed 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
Admission
Admission free since 2020, though voluntary offerings requested at the main hall.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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