Source of income may be parishioners fees and subsidy from the headquarters of the Soto sect, which, however, might not be enough to manage this huge temple. Could be none of outsiders' worries. Typical of farmhouse back at the time, the Cultural Affairs Agency put it on the ICA list in 1969. Unfortunately, it is always closed and casual visitors are enable to go inside. Incidentally, a similar old farmhouse is reserved in the grounds of Kakuonji Peony Garden Flowers are always found at any temples in Kamakura.
Religious people love nature, love flowers.
The Temple maintains a flower garden and most beautiful among the flowers would probably be herbaceous peony. In May, the garden will be covered with brilliant colors. Like the Temple's garden, herbaceous peony is the specialty of the Center. Visiting both the Temple and the Center would be a good idea. Once heart of powerful Hojo clan.