⛩️ Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (鶴岡八幡宮)

🎨 Shrine Gallery

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (鶴岡八幡宮) image 2

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (鶴岡八幡宮) image 3

📝 Introduction

A symbol of Kamakura, this shrine offers beautiful scenery in all four seasons.

📖 Details

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū is located in the center of Kamakura City and has long been loved by the public as a symbol of Kamakura. This shrine, deeply connected with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, continually attracts many believers who come to pay their respects. The main hall was built in 1828 and has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū is known for its beautiful scenery throughout the four seasons. In the grounds, the "Genpei Pond" features cherry blossoms in spring and lotuses in summer; the "Shirakihata Shrine" within the compound is a popular spot for autumn maple viewing, and in winter, visitors can enjoy the "New Year's Peony" in the "Shin'en Peony Garden."

⭐ Highlights

As a symbol of Kamakura, it attracts countless tourists for worship. Throughout the year, one can enjoy beautiful scenery within the shrine's grounds. Doves are revered as messengers of Hachiman, so various dove-shaped designs can be seen throughout the shrine.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are there any foreign language introduction signs or manuals? (If so, please let me know what languages are available.)

A: There is an English manual (paid).

Q: Do you have御朱印 (goshuin)?

A: There is, Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū and Hataage Benzaiten Shrine, each 500 yen.

Q: Is there a parking lot?

A: There is a charge of 600 yen for the first hour, and then 300 yen for every additional 30 minutes. ※ It is recommended to use public transportation.

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: Sorry, I don't have it.

📍 Contact & Information

📍 Address

2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

📞 Phone

0467-22-0315

🌐 Website

Visit Official Website

🚇 Transport

(1) About a 10-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line and JR Yokosuka Line "Kamakura" Station. (2) About a 10-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway "Kamakura" Station.