This historical Zen practice place provides you an experience of Zazen and Shakyo through workshops. Although not easily accessed for wheelchair users, it is accessible if you ask for assistant beforehand. We recommend Kenchoji for a sunny day. Please see below for information in English on the temple and barrier-free route.
- Facility OverviewFacility Name: KenchojiAddress: 247-0062 Kanagawa Kamakura Yamanouchi 8Telephone Number: 0467-22-0981Opening Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pmClosed: N/AGeneral 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 disability certificate issued in Japan. Also free for one carer. AccessNearest Station/Bus Stop: JR Yokosuka Line Kitakamakura Station, Enoden Bus Kenchoji StopDistance from Nearest Station/Bus Stop: JR Kitakamakura Station 1200m, Kenchoji Bus Stop 80mApproximate travel time from station/bus stop: 15 minute walk from JR Kitakamakura Station, 1 minute walk from Kenchoji Bus Stop
- AccessibilitySuitable in All Weather: Not good for rainy days, Mostly outdoorsEstimated Visiting time for Persons with Disabilities: 120 minutesParking for those with Disabilities: Not AvailableMulitilingual Guidance Available: Leaflets available in English, Chinese, KoreanMap of Wheelchair accessible paths Available: NoBasic Information for AccessibilityStep into Entrance of Facility(Height): Yes at the entrance of each buildingWheelchair accessible Entryway option(Slope): Ramp at each step and staircaseElevator: NoneNursing Room Available: NoneFirst Aid Room: NoneBabysitting/Childcare: NoneSensory Room: NonePrayer Room: NoneService Dogs Allowed: YesRentalsWheelchair Rental: Yes, one available upon reservationBaby Buggy/Stroller Rental: NoAudio Guide Rental: NoOther Available Rentals: No
- Parking AreaMap from Parking to Facility Availale: NoMultilingual Guide Map of Parking Area Available: NoSurface type of Parking Area: ConcreteParking Area Facility with covered Roof Path: NoDistance from Parking Area to an Indoor Facility: 80mParking Attendants Available: YesInformation 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
- ToiletRestroom Entryway Width:90 cmToilet Stall Entryway Width: 53 cmWestern Style Toilets Available: YesWestern style Toilets with Handrails Available: NoAvailability of heated bidet: No Information AvailableToilet Information for those with Physical DisabilitiesToilet stall for those with Physical Disabilites: YesDoor Style: Sliding doorDoor Width: 90 cmWidth inside Toilet Stall: No Information AvailableHandrail Available: L style bar on the left, adjustable U bar on the rightWarm Water Bidet Available: NoOstomate-compatible facilities: NoneUniversal Changing bed(for adults): NoneEmergency Alert Button in Stall: NoneFor Young ChildrenBaby Chair in Restroom stalls: NoDiaper Changing Bed: NoFor the Visually ImpairedAudio Guide Available: NoBraille Guide, Braille Map Available: NoToilet 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 pointsAccesibility Path around Steps: ramps available at almost all points, some steepPathway Surfaces: Most paths cobblestone or stone pavementInaccessible Areas to those with physical disabilities: Myokoin, Suzanmon, Byakushin-no-niwa, Dokeiin, Seiraian, Kofuku Inari, Shinsai Kuyoto, Hojuin, RyuhoinRest Area: Yes, Free rest area availableBraille Ground Blocks : NoneBraile Exhibit Guide Information: NoneOther difficult to traverse areas: Areas with staircases or cobble stones on the way may not accessible for wheelchairsCondition of Stairways at FacilityWheelchair Stairlift Available: NoHandrail Available: Almost all stairs have no handrailsBraille Labelled Handrails: No
- EscalatorsEscalator: NoneElevatorsNumber of Elevators Available: None
- Accommodations for Different Needs at FacilitySupport & Guidance Available: Yes, upon request without busy hoursFacilities & Exhibits that are accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Tenkamon Gate, Sanmon Gate, Butsuden, Hodo, Karamon, HojoAreas not accessible to those with Physical Disabilities: Myokoin, Suzanmon, Byakushin-no-niwa, Dokeiin, Seiraian, Kofuku Inari, Shinsai Kuyoto, Hojuin, RyuhoinAudio Guide Available: NoDisplays/Exhibits made for the Visually impaired & Blind: NoneDisplays/Exhibits made for the Hearing impaired & Deaf: NoneSpeech to Text Convertion Available: NoneMultilingual Displays: Some on signboard and leafletsMultilingual Audio Guide, Headset Audio Guide Available: NoneAccommodations provided by StaffStaff trained to accommodate those with Physical Dissabilities: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Visually Impaired & Blind: NoStaff trained to accommodate the Hearing Impairments & Deaf: NoStaff can use Sign Language: NoMultilingual Staff Available: No