Shrine · Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu 鶴岡八幡宮

Kamakura's most important shrine, founded by the Minamoto shoguns, reached along the long Dankazura approach from the sea.

HoursGrounds open daily from early morning; museum 9:00-16:00

ClosedOpen daily

PriceMuseum (Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka Museum): ¥200

Getting thereKamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line), east exit, 10 min walk

Time needed1 hour

Best timeEarly morning; New Year and cherry blossom season are very busy

Address2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa

Websitehachimangu.or.jp/en

About

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu was moved to its present site by Minamoto Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura shogunate, and became the spiritual centre of the city. A broad stairway leads to the vermilion main hall, with lotus ponds, a dance stage and smaller shrines below. The approach from Kamakura Station runs past Komachi-dori shopping street.

Highlights

Main hall at the top of a grand stone stairway
Genpei ponds with lotus flowers in summer
Raised Dankazura approach lined with cherry trees
Frequent ceremonies and seasonal festivals

Tips

Walk up the Dankazura from the sea side or come via Komachi-dori
Avoid New Year's Day unless you want very large crowds

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