Muromachi
Kanagawa · 室町Browse Kanagawa’s cultural heritage from the Muromachi period (1336 – 1573). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
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Kanagawa Muromachi Period
1336 – 1573
Discover Engaku-ji's Shariden, Kanagawa's only National Treasure building and Japan's oldest example of Chinese Zen architecture. This sacred hall housing Buddha's tooth relic opens just 3 days annually. Learn about its 600-year history, architectural significance, and how to visit this exclusive Kamakura treasure.
This National Treasure colophon by Yuan literatus Feng Zizhen praises a lost insect scroll by Song painter Yi Yuanji. Sen no Rikyu's letter saved it from being cut.