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Meigetsu-in

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is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. It is also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas (ajisai-dera). The main object of worship is goddess Shō Kannon (聖観音).

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Official name
福源山明月院
Country
Japan
Dedicated to
Avalokiteśvara
Image
Meigetsu-in Kamakura Main-Hall.jpg
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Commons category
Meigetsuin
name in kana
めいげついん
inception
1160-00-00
taxon found at location
Bambuseae
native label
あじさい寺
phone number
+81-467-24-3437
fee
500
street address
鎌倉市山ノ内189
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is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. It is also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas (ajisai-dera). The main object of worship is goddess Shō Kannon (聖観音).

== History ==

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