Hojo Clan Kamon

Sun, February 27, 2011, by Muza-chan

Hōjō Tokimune, the 8th Hojo Regent of the Kamakura Shogunate, remained known in the Japanese history as the commander who led the Japanese forces against the invasion of the Mongols, but he is also remembered for spreading Zen Buddhism and Bushido among the samurai class.

One of the temples founded by him is the Engaku-ji Temple from Kamakura, belonging to the Rinzai Zen Buddhism sect.
Honoring the founder, the kamon (emblem) of the Hōjō family, the Mitsu-uroko (representing three dragon scales) is still displayed on the Somon gate (outer gate) of the temple:

Engaku-ji Temple Outer Gate, Kamakura

EXIF info:

Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 35mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320

Hojo Clan Kamon

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