For those attending the 'One-Day Retreat' at Kenchoji Temple in North Kamakura on April 26th, here's some guidance for the day:

Event: One-Day Mindfulness Retreat "Love is Every Breath" in Kita-Kamakura at Kenchoji

Date and Time: April 26, 2026 (Sunday), from 10:30 PM to 4:15 PM

Venue: Kenchōji Temple, Tokugetsurō (Reception begins around 9:30 AM)

*Changed from Oshinkaku

Directions within Kenchoji Temple grounds:

Between 9:30 AM to 10:20, our staff members will be standing near the ticket booth inside So-mon, the main gate to check your name. Please provide the name you registered with. During this time, you will receive complimentary admission. (If you arrive outside of this time, please pay the admission fee and proceed.)

After registration, proceed towards the the temple ground, passing through the San-mon Gate, Butsu-den (Buddha Hall), and Hatto (Dharma Hall). Next to the Daikuri, you'll find the main entrance (Ogenkan).

At the end of the path is the main entrance.

 Once inside the mainentrance Ogenkan, please take off your shoes and go upstairs. The hall on the right is Tokugetsuro, our venue.

 Please note: It takes approximately 5-6 minutes to walk straight from the main gate to Tokugetsuro. If you prefer a leisurely walk, admiring the main hall and other sights, it may take about 10 minutes.

You can leave your footwear in the shoeboxes provided or carry them in the plastic bags hanging inside the entrance to ensure their safety during the event.

Transportation Options:

Walking: Approximately 10-15 minutes from JR Kita-Kamakura Station or 20 minutes from Kamakura Station.

Bus: Buses are available from Kita-Kamakura Station and Kamakura Station, but traffic congestion is common during holidays, causing delays. Please allow extra time for your journey.

From Kita-Kamakura Station: Take the Enoden Bus bound for Kamakura Station East Exit (approximately 5 minutes under normal conditions).

From Kamakura Station: Take the Enoden Bus bound for Kamakura Station East Exit or the Ofuna Station East Exit (approximately 6 minutes under normal conditions).

Nearest Bus Stop: Kenchoji Temple

On the Day:

Mindfulness practice has its roots in Buddhist monastic tradition. If possible, we invite you to assist with setting up cushions or engage in light cleaning tasks mindfully as working meditation.

If possible, we kindly ask for your cooperation in taking your used bento box with you, as there are no bins available at the venue and the other bins are reserved for temple visitors. However, if this is difficult, our volunteer will be happy to collect them for you as well.

As the venue is a revered Zen temple, we kindly ask for your cooperation in maintaining its aesthetics, including keeping the place clean and tidy and organizing footwear when using the restroom. To protect the tatami from moisture, we would like to ask that you place a handkerchief or similar item underneath your bottle.

During the program, excluding Q&A sessions and sharing circles, there may be some photography or recording. If you prefer not to have your images or videos published on our website or elsewhere, please inform us via email at [email protected].

For those willing to contribute to mindfulness outreach and for dharma teachers, please consider making a donation to the blue donation box.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you tomorrow to Kita-Kamakura, adorned with fresh greenery and blossoms, for a day of mindfulness, healing, and relaxation with Sister Kinh Nghiem and Sister Phu Nghiem.

A lotus to you,

Heart of Kamakura,Yokohama and Tokyo Sangha