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Kamakura Sights

Ennō-Ji

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  • Address
    • 1543 Yamanouchi
  • Phone
    • 0467 25 1095
  • Price
    • admission ¥200
  • Hours
    • 9am-4pm Apr-Oct, 9am-3pm Nov-Mar

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Lonely Planet review for Ennō-Ji

Ennō-ji is distinguished by its statues depicting the judges of hell. According to the Juo concept of Taoism, which was introduced to Japan from China during the Heian period (794–1185), these 10 judges decide the fate of souls, who, being neither truly good nor truly evil, must be assigned to spend eternity in either heaven or hell. Presiding over them is Emma (Yama), a Hindu deity known as the gruesome king of the infernal regions.

 

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