Tokyo - Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is Kamakura's most important shrine. It was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, and enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government.

The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. The sacred spirits of the ancient Emperor Ojin who has been identified with Hachiman, Empress Jingu and Emperor Chuai are enshrined in the main buildings of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine can be reached from Kamakura Station either through the busy Komachi-dori shopping street, or along the Dankazura, a pedestrian path in the center of Wakamiya Oji Street that is lined with several hundreds of cherry trees. The walk from Kamakura Station takes about 10-15 minutes.
We went to the shrine through the shopping street and walked back from the shrine through the Dankazura. It was beautiful as we were lucky to visit in April during the cherry blossom season!

Temple Timings and admission fees: (rates subject to change)
Hours: 6:00 to 20:30
Closed: No closing days
Admission: Free

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