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The Symbol of Kamakura, the Beautiful Nature-Filled “Tsurugaoka Hachimangu”.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the symbol of Kamakura, located in the heart of the city. It is frequented by many worshipers as a shrine related to Minamoto no Yorimoto, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate. The current main shrine, which was built in 1828, has been designated as an Important Cultural Asset of Japan.
The shrine is also famous for its beautiful natural scenery. The Genpei Ponds feature beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring and lotus flowers in the summer. During the fall, the area around Shirahata-Jinja Shrine is filled with brightly colored fall leaves, and in the winter you can visit the Peony Garden to see lovely New Years’ peonies.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Lotus flowers on the Genpei Ponds
Peony Garden
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Yes, we have them in English and Chinese (fee required).
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
Yes. (For both Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Hata-age Benzaitensha Shrine, the fee is 500 yen each.)
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Is parking available?
Yes, there is. (600 yen for the first hour, and 300 yen for each additional 30 minutes.) However, we recommend using public transportation.
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Are there coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Last year, I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura and it happened to be raining. The shrine in the rain had a special charm. The peaceful and serene atmosphere was really refreshing. It's very spacious inside, and taking a walk after visiting the shrine is also nice.
Watching the sunset over Enoshima from the Shonan coast, with the sea breeze blowing, feels so relaxing.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is truly the symbol of Kamakura. The red buildings are really impressive. You can get there directly by the Enoden train, and Komachi Street nearby is also worth checking out.
This is the iconic shrine of Kamakura.
The grounds are huge, so if you plan to walk around, set aside 2-3 hours.
There are many museums and treasures from the Kamakura period, so you can really enjoy the history here.
