Tōkei-ji, A Sanctuary of Women's Rights from the Past
Kamakura City, Yamanouchi 1367
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Introduction
The Tokei-ji Temple, located on a small hill near Kitakamakura Station, was built in 1285. It was founded by Shido-ni, the wife of Hojo Tokimune, the eighth regent of the Kamakura Shogunate. In the early 14th century, Princess Gofukakusa, the daughter of Emperor Go-Fushimi, became the head of the temple and renamed it as Matsuo Gosa. Since then, the temple has been led by generations of noble women. This temple is famous for its advocacy of women's rights. During a time when women had no freedom in marriage, women who sought refuge at Tokei-ji were protected. After three years of studying at the temple, their husbands were required to grant divorce if requested. Address Kamakura City, Yamanouchi 1367
Opening hours 8:30-17:30 (November to February, advanced to 16:00)
Transportation Get off at "Kitakamakura" station on the JR Yokosuka Line and walk for 4 minutes.
