Shūgenji Temple is located very close to the Hase train station on the Enoden line, which runs through Kamakura. Originally, the temple was the dwelling place of Shinjō Kingo Yorimoto (1221-1279), an early follower of Nichiren Buddhism. Nichiren Buddhism (The Lotus Sect) was a persecuted sect during this period of Japanese history. Shinjō Kingo Yorimoto was memorialized when, in 1271 when Nichiren Daishoin was brought to the execution grounds, he came running barefoot to hold the reins of Nichiren's horse, vowing to die with him. Nichiren was exiled and Shinjō persecuted until Shinjō's skill as physician and sincerity led to his eventual forgiveness.
His residence was turned into a temple in the Edo Period (1603-1868).
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