Must-seeReligious & Spiritual
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū · Kanagawa 248-8588
Rating
4.4(29,133)
Typical visit
1h
With kids
Suitable
Admission
Free
Effort
Moderate
About
Kamakura's main Shinto shrine, founded in the 11th century.
Established in 1063 and rebuilt in 1828, this major Shinto shrine stands atop a grand stone staircase. The complex displays typical Edo-period architecture and is surrounded by manicured gardens. As Kamakura's spiritual center, it hosts numerous traditional ceremonies and festivals throughout the year.
What we love
Stroller-friendlyMixed indoor/outdoorArchitectural / AestheticIndoorAdultsFreeOutdoorNo booking neededHistoric / HeritageYear-roundSelf-guided visitModerate (stairs, sustained walking)Photogenic / InstagrammableWorldwide must-seeCouples / RomanticSolo travelerWith friends / GroupMultigenerational familiesRegional must-seeMedium (1-2h)Peaceful / QuietEducational / EnrichingSpiritual / MeditativeAuthentic / Local
Opening hours
Monday
06:00 – 20:00
Tuesday
06:00 – 20:00
Wednesday
06:00 – 20:00
Thursday
06:00 – 20:00
Friday
06:00 – 20:00
Saturday
06:00 – 20:00
Sunday
06:00 – 20:00
Location
2-chōme-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588, JaponDirections
Reviews
4.4
29,133 reviews
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