Engaku-ji Temple (Zuirokuzan Engaku Kōshō Zenji)

A Chinese Zen monk founded the Engaku-ji Temple in the late 13th century. Today this temple has become one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan. There are 18 temples on the grounds of this complex.

It was built to pay respect to the Japanese and Mongolian soldiers that died in battles. The main hall of the temple, Butsuden, displays a wooden statue of Shaka Buddha. The Sheridan Hall is special for the enshrined tooth of Buddha.

The Temple and its surroundings are especially beautiful in autumn when the trees show their beautiful colors.