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

A Day Trip to Kamakura - Great Buddha

One of the must visits when in Kamakura is the bronze statue of Great Buddha in the temple of Kotokuin. The statue is standing in an open air as the temple buildings surrounding it were destroyed by typhoons and tsunami in the 14th and 15th century. It is walking distance from Hase station. There are lots of stores before reaching the temple grounds. It is a nice walk as you pass by  ice cream stores, eateries, souvenir shops. Just follow the crowd and the poster of Daibutsu and you will reach the temple.

How to get to Great Buddha

from Kamakura station, take Enoshima Electric Railway (Enoden for short) bound for Fujisawa;  3 stops to Hase Station; temple is 10 minute walk from Hase station

 


Entrance fee: Y200 / adult

Before going to Kotokuin you can visit Hasedera Temple; you may click the link for some information
Hasedera temple