Must-seeReligious & Spiritual
Hase-dera
Hasedera · Kanagawa 248-0016
Rating
4.5(16,984)
Typical visit
1h
With kids
Suitable
Admission
< €10/pers
Effort
Moderate
About
8th-century temple housing a 9-meter gilded Kannon statue.
Founded in the 8th century, this Buddhist temple stands on a verdant hillside overlooking the bay. It houses an imposing 9-meter gilded wooden statue of goddess Kannon. The terraced gardens offer a stroll among lotus ponds, hydrangeas, and shrines, with ocean views.
What we love
Mixed indoor/outdoorArchitectural / AestheticAdultsOutdoorBudget (<€10/pers)No booking neededHistoric / HeritageYear-roundSelf-guided visitModerate (stairs, sustained walking)Nature immersionPhotogenic / InstagrammableCouples / RomanticSolo travelerWith friends / GroupMultigenerational familiesMedium (1-2h)Peaceful / QuietEducational / EnrichingSpiritual / MeditativeAuthentic / LocalRomantic
Opening hours
Monday
08:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
08:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
08:00 – 17:00
Thursday
08:00 – 17:00
Friday
08:00 – 17:00
Saturday
08:00 – 17:00
Sunday
08:00 – 17:00
Location
3-chōme-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, JaponDirections
Reviews
4.5
16,984 reviews
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