Kamakura's Treasures No. 199: The Tokugawa Shogunate in Kamakura (Part 3)

Kamakura’s Tokugawa connections center on two key temples, one being Tōkeiji in Yamanouchi, famous as a refuge for women seeking divorce or sanctuary. Tōkeiji, known as a kakekomidera and enkiridera, ranked second among the Kamakura nuns’ five temples and enjoyed high prestige in its time. The article continues the series by recounting the temple’s history and its significance to the Tokugawa household.