Shomei-ji Temple and Kanazawabunko

Shomei-ji Temple was founded by Sanetoki Hojo around 1258 (Shoyoshiji). The Jodo-style garden centered on Aji Pond, which prospered as a temple of Hojo Kanazawa and spreads in front of the main hall, was extensively rebuilt during the Sadaaki era.
The current garden was restored in 1987 (Showa 62), and you can see Kondo, Shakado, and bell tower (named bell) behind the lush Kanazawa Miyama (Kanazawayama, Inariyama, Hyugayama). You can enjoy the appearance of the season.

Shomyoji Temple of Sakura and Snow (photographed by Junichi Kataoka)

Shomyoji Temple of autumn leaves and cluster amaryllis (photographed by Masako Sano)

Current Kanazawabunko

Kanazawabunko is a library made by Sanetoki Hojo during the Kamakura period, and is the oldest samurai library. In fact, he held a key position in the Kamakura Shogunate, and was interested not only in politics but also in academics, and collected and learned books from a wide range of fields such as politics, agricultural administration, military science, and literature. Kanazawabunko was handed over to his descendants, and it is said that the era of Sadaaki was the most fulfilling. After Hojo's death, Kanazawabunko's collections were also taken out by Ieyasu Tokugawa, the power of the time.
The current Kanazawabunko was constructed in 1930 with the donation of Shintaro Ohashi as part of the commemorative project of Emperor Showa in Kanagawa Prefecture. As a history museum in the Middle Ages, there is a display of valuable materials, a restoration inside the name Teramoto-do and a library.