Shotoin

Shotoin is a shrine in , . Shotoin is situated near the Buddhist temple , as well as near the garden .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Kenchō-ji and Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine.

Buddhist temple
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is a Rinzai Zen temple in Kamakura…

Shinto shrine
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is the most important Shinto… is situated 1 km south of Shotoin.

Buddhist temple
Photo: Tarourashima, Public domain.
Fugenzan is a Rinzai Zen temple of the… is situated 470 metres northwest of Shotoin.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yamanouchi and Nikaidō.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood of Kamakura, , .

Neighborhood
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is the name of one of the administrative units…

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is a small city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of , .

Shotoin

Latitude
35.33277° or 35° 19′ 58″ north
Longitude
139.55611° or 139° 33′ 22″ east
Open location code
8Q7X8HM4+4C
Open­Street­Map ID
way 53625129
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­shrine
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In Other Languages

From French to Japanese—“Shotoin” goes by many names.
  • French: “Sous-temple Shōtō”
  • Japanese: “Shōtō-in”
  • Japanese: “しょうとういん”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: 虫塚 and Crane Island.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: 河村瑞賢遺跡登り口 and 神雷戦士の碑.

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