Tenshin-an in Kamakura

Tenshin-an, located in Kamakura, Japan, is a serene tea house renowned for its traditional architecture and tranquil ambiance. 

Tenshin-an's architecture reflects the principles of traditional Japanese design, with sliding paper doors, tatami mat floors, and exposed wooden beams creating an atmosphere of understated elegance. 

In the back room of Tenshin-an, you will be overwhelmed by the beauty of the round window. You can also see traditional Japanese hanging scrolls there. 

As of April 2024, unfortunately, the round window can no longer be seen at Meigetsu-in Temple, which is famous for its round window. 

Kenchoji Temple has been serving Kenchin jiru for more than 700 years and it spread throughout the country as monks trained at Kenchoji Temple were dispatched to various regions. Kenchoji's Kenchin Jiru is a vegetarian dish, so no animal products are used, and the broth is made from kelp and shiitake mushrooms.

 Kenchoji Temple has been serving Kenchin jiru for more than 700 years and it spread throughout the country as monks trained at Kenchoji Temple were dispatched to various regions. 

 Kenchoji's Kenchin Jiru is a vegetarian dish, so no animal products are used, and the broth is made from kelp and shiitake mushrooms. To be honest, the ingredients and taste of Kenchinjiru are very simple. But this buddhist cuisine was what a monk in training eats. 

Address: 7, Yamanouchi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa, 247-0062 

TEL:0467-55-9350 

Closest Station: Kita-Kamakura Station ･ JR Yokosuka Line ･ JR Shonan Shinjuku Line 

By bus : From JR Kamakura station : At Terminal No.2 take a bus bound for Kenchoji - Ofuna Station, get off at Kenchoji 20-minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura station towards Kamakura station. 30-minute walk from JR Kamakura station east exit towards Kita-Kamakura.

 

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