Overview
Hasedera is a historic temple, famous for the principal statue of kannon.(Hase Kannon) The site offers a museum,garden and a scenic view of kamakura.
Nightlife
The precincts with the majestic Kannon-do hall and lovely trees and ponds are enveloped in a light that “connects,” like the lanterns given to those who visit.
Travel tip
According to legend, the nine-meter wooden statue of the Kannon (goddess of mercy) you can see here was carved in 721 CE in Nara, then cast into the sea, washing up in 736. In June and July, colourful hydrangeas bloom around the temple.
Detailed information
Address
3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura-shi
Website
Business Hours
【Mar. ～ Sep.】8:00 ～ 17:00
【Oct. ～ Feb.】8:00 ～ 16:30
Costs
Adults (junior-high school students and over) : 300 yenChildren (elementary school students and under) : 100 yen
