Kamakura's Daigyo-ji Temple

Lovely little temple 3 minutes from Kamakura Station

Larry Knipfing Jan 31, 2013 - 1 min read

It is a tiny but beautiful temple. This photo was taken in winter

This beautiful sight greats you as your approach the temple from the back

The temple was originally built more than 1000 years ago

A water basin for the cleansing of your hands...and soul

A rare chance to see repairs being made. Only real experts can do this

Rickshaws visit the area near the temple. English tours are available

It is said that a pediatrician practices medicine here

Daigyo-ji is beautiful year-round. This photo was taken in autumn

On your way to Myohon-ji Temple, why not stop in at Daigyo-ji? Daigyo-ji was originally constructed over 1000 years ago as an offshoot of the bigger temple, and its main object of worship is the Goddess of Childbirth. It attracts large numbers of pregnant women who come to pray for an easy childbirth. Interestingly, a medical doctor practices pediatrics in the temple grounds. It is a tiny little temple, but pretty, and well worth a stop.

Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...