Jomyôji is the fifth of the Kamakura Gozan (refer to Kenchôji for description of the system). Founded by the Ashikaga Shogunate, Jomyôji used to be much bigger than it is today. It used to be a massive complex, but fires and earthquakes have ravaged this temple leaving only its historic main hall standing from the original structures. The main hall is dedicated to the Shakyamuni Buddha (the historical Buddha) and to the left of the main hall is a tea house with a pristine rock garden. The quiet styling of Jomyôji is such a welcome contrast to the hustle and bustle of the tourist areas of Kamakura.

For the casual: 7. To the educated: 7.

If you want to find a great place to go that's away from the typical tourist spots, Jomyôji is one of the places to go. Check Google Maps or whatever you want and find some places. For those interested, try searching for all of the Kamakura Gozan since three of the five are quiet off-the-beaten-path sorts of places despite their significance in Japan's spiritual history.