There is a legend that Asahina Yoshihide, a talented samurai who served Minamoto no Yoritomo, created this pass in one night only, so it is called the Asaina Kiridoshi Pass. This pass is on the Kanazawa Kaido road which used to be an important road connecting Mutsuura (current Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama City) and Kamakura. Since the pass is too narrow for vehicles and has many old tombs dating back to the Middle ages, it still looks much as it did in ancient times. Mutsuura was a trading port and salt producing area. The Asaina Kiridoshi Pass was used to carry salt to Kamakura.
Basic Information
| Address |
Juniso, Kamakura City～Asahinacho, Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City |
|---|---|
| Access |
Take the bus bound for Juniso from the East Exit bus stop of JR Kamakura Station and get off at Juniso Shrine. 10 minutes walk. |
| Phone |
0467-61-3857 (Kamakura City Cultural Properties Division) |
