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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the symbol of Kamakura

There are many historic shrines, including Motomiya and Wakamiya, which are designated as important cultural properties. Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine was formerly known as Tsuruoka Yawata Miyadera and was originally a combined Shinto-Buddhist shrine that honored both gods and Buddhas. However, following the Shinbutsu Bunri Edict during the Meiji Restoration, which separated Shinto and Buddhism, the Buddhist elements were removed, and the shrine was exclusively designated as a Shinto shrine. The current Motomiya was renovated by the 11th shogun, Ienari, during the Edo period and is recognized as an important cultural property of Japan, along with Wakamiya.

Kencho-ji, the Head Temple

Kencho-ji Temple, officially known as "Kofukuzan Kencho Kokoku Zen Temple," 
was founded in 1253 by Tokiyori Hojo, the fifth regent of the Kamakura shogunate. 
It is Japan's oldest Zen temple and is ranked first among the five great Zen temples of Kamakura. 
Kencho-ji is the head temple of the Kenchoji school of the Rinzai Zen sect. 
The temple’s first chief priest was the Chinese monk Lanxi Daolung, who brought with him the strict and pure Zen practices of the Song dynasty in China.

Japan's largest wooden Kannon statue

Hase Kannon, one of the largest wooden Kannon statues in Japan, is approximately 9 meters tall. Hasedera Temple is one of Kamakura's representative flower temples, and you can enjoy the beauty of each season in the strolling garden, with hydrangeas and irises that are at their best around June every year, and colored leaves illuminated in the fall. There is also a treasure hall that stores and exhibits treasures that convey the history of Kamakura, such as holding a special exhibition of the ``Hasedera Engi Emaki'' every fall. (*) *The opening period may vary depending on the year, so please check before visiting.

The second largest Buddha in Japan, the Great Buddha of Kamakura

The Kamakura Great Buddha is the second largest in Japan after Nara, and is approximately 11 meters tall. The fun part of visiting Kotoku-in Temple is that for an additional 20 yen to the admission fee, you can enter the Great Buddha's womb. Also, only about 30 people are allowed inside the womb at one time, so it can be crowded depending on the time of day, so we recommend timing your visit accordingly.

A popular spot for strolling around the vibrant Kamakura

Komachi-dori is a 300m shopping street located just a short walk from JR Kamakura Station.
The street is lined with over 200 shops and is known as a popular spot visited by many tourists visiting Kamakura.