Kamakura's Sacred Sites
Kamakura serves as the spiritual heart of Kanagawa Prefecture, housing some of Japan’s most significant Zen Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. This collection features Kenchō-ji and Engaku-ji, the top-ranked of the city's Five Great Zen Temples, alongside the historic Tsurugaoka Hachimangū. Visitors can explore unique sites like Zeniarai Benzaiten, where tradition involves washing money for good fortune, and the ancient Amanawa Shinmei Shrine, dating back to 710. From the hillside views at Hase-dera to the secluded red torii gates of Sasuke Inari, these sites represent centuries of Japanese religious architecture and history.
A Tsurugaoka Hachimangü Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
B Engaku-ji
Zuirokusan Engaku Kōshō Zenji, or Engaku-ji, is one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan and is ranked second among…
C Kenchō-ji Temple
Kenchō-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, which ranks first among Kamakura's so-called Five Great Zen…
D Hasedera Museum
Hase-dera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous…
E Hase-dera temple
Hase-dera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous…
F sasuke inari shine
Sasuke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kamakura and the site of the Hidden Village of Kamakura.
G zeniarai benzaiten
Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, popularly known simply as Zeniarai Benten, is a Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanagawa prefecture…
Moto Hachiman
Moto Hachiman is a small but very old and historically important Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref., Japan.
I Amanawa Shinmei Shrine
Amanawa Shinmei Shrine was founded in 710 and is the oldest Shinto shrine in Kamakura. It is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu.
J Ryūkō-ji (Fujisawa)
Ryūkō-ji is a temple of the Nichiren Shū in the city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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