Shomyo-ji Temple

Shomyo-ji Temple was established in 1252 on Mutsuura. Placed near Kamakura, the estate was formerly widely known as a learning center for the Ritsu school's Saidai sect of Buddhism. The priest Eizon from Nara's Saida-ji was brought to Kanazawa to head the Hojo-backed school. In addition to the large temple, the complex includes the Kanazawa-bunko library, a public park and a garden.