A Day Trip to Kamakura - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Another shrine worth visiting in Kamakura is Hachimangu Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to the patron god of Minamoto family and of the samurai , Hachiman.

The shrine can be reached in two ways - one via Komachi-dori street- a shopping street and the other via Dankazura, a pedestrian path in the center of Wakamiya Oji Street. This path is lined with hundreds of sakura trees.

The a big red torii marks the entrance of the shrine.

There are two ponds and a garden.

The main hall sits a top of a wide stairway.At the base of the stairway stands the Maiden a stage for dance and musical performances.

There are food stall along the wide approach.

Dankazura- pathway lined with sakuras on both sides

Entrance: free; museum has small fee
Open 5am to 9pm

How to get to Hachimangu Shrine
15 minute walk from Kamakura station East Exit, passing through Komachi-dori street; turn right at the end of the shopping street and walk towards the huge torii gate.

You can get here after going to  Hasedera Temple and  Great Buddha