Jufuku-ji Temple
寿福寺 · Ōgigayatsu
building in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Jufuku-ji Temple3:26
Welcome to the Ogigayatsu district of Kamakura, a quiet and historically profound neighborhood nestled along the mountainside. As your guide today, I invite you to step back into the formative years of the samurai class, to a…
Listen in the app2Imakouji Street Approach and The Outer Gate3:25
As we depart from the bustling west exit of Kamakura Station and proceed towards the city hall, we find ourselves turning right onto a charming thoroughfare known as Imakouji Street. This road serves as the modern artery…
Listen in the app3The Stone-Paved Path of Serenity3:19
Having crossed the threshold of the outer gate, you are immediately enveloped by an entirely different world. The ambient sounds of the city vanish, replaced by a profound, palpable silence. …
Listen in the app4The Middle Gate and the Monks Quarters3:18
At the culmination of the magnificent stone-paved path, our forward progress is respectfully halted by the imposing presence of the Chumon, or the Middle Gate. This architectural barrier stands as a definitive boundary between…
Listen in the app5The Hidden Buddha Hall and the Byakushin Tree3:55
Although the Middle Gate obscures our physical entry, our minds can traverse the barrier to explore the grand structures resting within the inner courtyard. Directly aligned with the gate, sitting at the spiritual heart of…
Listen in the app6The Belfry and the Tale of the Lost Bell3:16
Positioned strategically to the right of the Middle Gate, within the enclosed inner courtyard, stands the Shoro, or the temple belfry. In traditional Buddhist temple architecture, the belfry is a structure of immense practical…
Listen in the app7The Forest Detour to the Rear Mountain3:13
Leaving the area immediately in front of the Middle Gate, we will now change our trajectory and turn to the left. We are embarking on a path that runs alongside the outer boundary of the temple buildings, leading us gradually…
Listen in the app8The Cliffside Cemetery and the Ancient Yagura3:24
Having successfully navigated the steep, weathered stone steps, we arrive at the summit of the graveyard. The landscape that opens up before us is startling and deeply evocative. …
Listen in the app9The Tombs of Minamoto no Sanetomo and Hojo Masako3:52
Approaching the left side of the cliff face, we come upon two distinct, modestly sized yagura caves situated side by side, separated by only about five meters of rough rock. These adjacent tombs hold immense emotional and…
Listen in the app10Final Reflections on the Minamoto Legacy3:06
As we begin our descent from the cliffside cemetery, retracing our steps down the stone stairs and back through the forested detour, it is time to reflect on the profound journey we have undertaken today. Our exploration of…
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What is Jufuku-ji Temple?
Jufuku-ji Temple is a place in Ōgigayatsu with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Ōgigayatsu |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 34 min 14 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.3243, 139.5490 |
| Last updated |
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