This sublime monastery is known as one of the Great Zen Temples. The barrier-free route for wheelchair users can only be accessed with permission from staff and we suggest consulting before your visit. We recommend Engakuji for a sunny day. Please see below for information in English on the temple and barrier-free route.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: EngakujiAddress: 247-0062 Kanagawa Kamakura Yamanouchi 409Telephone Number: 0467-22-0478Opening Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm (from Dec to Feb 8:30am - 4:00pm)Closed: Open DailyGeneral Admission Fee: Adults: 500JPY (high school student or older), Children: 200JPY (primary school and junior high school students )Discount for those with Disabilities: Free with presentation of a government issued disability card. Also free for one carer. Home Page URL: https://www.engakuji.or.jp/
Website in Japanese: Top right hand corner has options for English.AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: JR Yokosuka Line Kitakamakura Station, East GateDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: JR Kitakamakura Station 60mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 1 minute walk from JR Kitakamakura Station - AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, Mostly outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 60 minutesParking for those with Disabilities: Not AvailableMulitlingual Guidance Available: Leaflets available in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, German, French, SpanishMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessabilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): 35 steps to the main gateWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope): 12° ramp from the staff parking space to ButsunichianElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: NoBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: N/AMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: N/ASurface type of Parking Area: N/AParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: N/ADistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: N/AParking Attendants Available: N/AInformation for those with Physical DisabilitiesParking Space for those with Disabilities Available: NoSteps on Pathway from Parking Area to Entryway: N/AVehicle Available to Drive up to Entryway for drop off: No, but Butsunitian is accessible from the staff parking space
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width: No Information AvailableToilet Stall Entryway Width: 49 cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: Vertical fixed barAvailability of heated bidet: No Information AvailableToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: YesDoor Style: Sliding doorDoor Width: 85 cmWidth inside Toilet Stall: 146 x 168 cmHandrail Available: L style bar on the left, adjustable U bar on the rightWarm Water Bidet Available: YesOstomate-compatible facilities: YesUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoEmergency Alert Button in Stall: Yes, 72 cm above the ground levelFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: NoFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: Braille guide on the operation panel of the toilet, No Braille Map availableToilet for Seeing Eye Dog Available: No
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- Paths & Walkways at FacilityUneven surfaces on Paths: Cobblestone paths or stone pavementStairs at Facility: Steps at many pointsAccessibility Path around Steps: 2-10° Steep Slopes at several pointsPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or stone pavementInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Most Areas inaccessible except for ButsunichianRest Area: Yes, Free rest area available near Somon Gate, rampway equipedBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraille Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: Areas with staircases or cobble stones on the way may not be accessible for wheelchairsCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs do not handrails except for Butsunichian and DaihojoBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneAudio Guidance to Escalator Available: N/AElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: NoneWidth Inside Elevator: N/ADoor Width: N/AWheelchair Accessible Control Panel: N/ARear-view Mirror in Elevator: N/AAudio guidance at Destination Floors: N/ABraille on Control Panel: N/AVisual Display of Destination Floor: N/AMultilingual Guidance: N/AMultilingual Control Panel: N/A
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: NoneFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: ButsunichianAreas not accesible to those with Physical Disabilities: Areas with staircases on the way except for ButsunichianAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Conversion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: NoneMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: No information AvailableStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: No information AvailableStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: No information AvailableStaff can use Sign Language: No information AvailableMultilingual Staff Available: No information Available
- General InformationName: Benten ChayaType of food: Cafe style, Japanese green tea and Japanese sweets, some Japanese style light meals including Vegetable Curry and Miso-Dengaku also availableOpening Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pmCafe Entryway & Interior InformationDoor Type: N/A, Open SpaceDoor Width: N/AEntryway Steps (Height): NoSlope in place of stairs: N/ASeats with Tables available: Yes, 6 tables availableBaby chair/booster seat available: NoOther Seating Information: N/AHallways width: over 80 cmStaff Support(for buffet style meals): N/AMenuBraille Menu Available: NoneMenu with Photos: Yes, also available on website "Tea House" sectionMultilingual Menu Available: English AvailableSpecial AccommodationsAccommodation for Special Dietary Needs for those with disabilities: NoneVegeterian Meals: NoneHalal Meals: None (some items without pork available)