This pleasant wooden house, with a large sunken fireplace and 10 massive pillars protecting it, was built by a temple carpenter for his family with...
The Ōfuna Kannon in the west of Ōfuna Station in Kamakura City is an eye-catching huge white statue of Kannon. Although there were instances where ...
A historical shrine located in a peaceful mountain. With many Toriis and flags lining up to the shrine, this place is a very scenic photo spot.
On the crag, a huge Maitreya Buddha stands. It was carved by a Yokosuka resident sculptor Shigeru Fujishima. He started carving in 1...
A shrine worshipping Yamato Takeru no Mikoto and his wife Oto Tachibana Hime.
Hiking course that can be enjoyed any season. There is a big Buddha statue which is rare in the Kanto region.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu was founded in 1063 by Minamoto Yoriyoshi. In 1180, Minamoto Yoritomo, commander-in-chief of the Genji clan and a descendant ...
A historical temple known for its 1000 Moso Bamboo in the vicinity, with a solemn atmosphere symbolic of the tragedy of the Ashikaga clan even now....
Emperor Yozei's 9th son, Imperial Prince Ichijō Akiyoshi, held two regal positions as Sessho and Kampaku. After many years, in 1959, he moved to Ka...
Komyo-ji is one of the relatively few Jodo-shu (Jodo Buddhism) temples in Kamakura. Lots of flowers bloom in the summer and provide a colorful scen...
Tojo Yasutoki, the third regent of the Kamakura shogunate established Jojuin Temple in 1219. The complex was burned down in 1333 when Nitta Yoshisa...
A facility that preserves and displays the “steel hammer designated as an important national cultural property” which was imported by the Yokosuka ...
It is also called "Hagi-dera". This temple is related to the Hojo Family and is well-known for its beautiful white bush clover. It was established ...
A traditional Japanese shop that offers sweets made with beans. We offer a variety of snacks ranging from salty flavors to citrus flavors.
Enjoy a tour of the city of Kamakura while you dress up as a samurai from the Kamakura Era. Tours are offered by Kamakura Mononofu Team.
Built in 1193, Maiden Hall is a building with half-hipped, rising arch shaped roof (karahafu, irimoya-zukuri style). It is also called "Lower Worsh...
Kouyoji is a temple was once called Namikiri Fudo or Shirataki Fudo. A stone monument inscribed by Tokutomi Soho, author of the famous novel "Hotot...
It is a temple of the Tendai sect and surrounded by nature.
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