Temple · Kamakura (Nikaido)
Sugimotodera Temple 杉本寺
Said to be Kamakura's oldest temple (734), first stop of the Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage, known for its moss-covered stone stairs.
Hours9:00-16:00 (last entry 15:45)
PriceAdult (high school and up): ¥300
Junior high: ¥200
Elementary: ¥100
Junior high: ¥200
Elementary: ¥100
Getting thereJR Kamakura Station, Keikyu bus to Sugimoto Kannon (1 min walk); or 25 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeRainy season for vivid moss; autumn
Address903 Nikaido, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0002
Websitesugimotodera.com
About
Sugimotodera houses Eleven-faced Kannon statues that are Important Cultural Properties. Its thatched main hall sits atop worn moss-covered steps lined with white banners, which are roped off to protect the moss. Visitors can enter the main hall to see the statues closely.
Highlights
- Moss-covered stone steps
- Thatched main hall
- Eleven-faced Kannon statues (Important Cultural Properties)
- Bando 33 Kannon pilgrimage no. 1
Tips
- Bus from Kamakura Station to Sugimoto Kannon, 1 min walk
- No parking at the temple
- Last entry 15:45
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