TOKEIJI-Temple東慶寺 : A healing temple surrounded by seasonal flowers ~KAMAKURA WALKS

KAMAKURA WALKS
　Do you know Shonan-Kamakura? Kamakura is a coastal town in Japan , once ”first samurai political capital” in 12th century.
Today , Kamakura is famous for not only its historical spots( temples ,shrines and literary heritage etc), but also for seasonal flowers , the beautiful beaches , hiking trails and gourmet.
Let`s strolling around “Shonan-Kamakura area” in Japan , with “the beckoning lucky cat・Mike”！
Kita（North）KAMAKURA area③
●TOKEIJI- Temple●　
★★★Michelin three star certified temple
Tokeiji (東慶寺, Tōkeiji) is a small branch temple of the Engakuji school within the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. Tokeiji was founded by Kakuzan nun the wife of the 8th regent Hojo Tokimune in 1285 after Tokimune had died at a young age. Until the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868), the temple served as a shelter for women who suffered abuse by their husbands and sought a divorce. An official divorce could be attained by staying at the temple for three years. This temple had kept following the “Diverce Temple Act” for nearly 600 years.
On the temple grounds, visiters can enjoy various flowers including Japanese plum blossoms, Japanese irihses and hydrangeas around the year.

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