
Shrine & Temples
Kosokuji Temple
Kosokuji Temple was founded by Nichiro Shonin (1245–1320), a discip...
Kamakura is synonymous with historic shrines and temples. Begin your tour from these sacred grounds.
Shrine & Temples
Kosokuji Temple was founded by Nichiro Shonin (1245–1320), a discip...
Shrine & Temples
Kuzuharaoka Shrine enshrines the court noble Lord Hino Toshimoto (d...
Shrine & Temples
In 1929, local volunteers began construction on the Ofuna Kannon as...
Shrine & Temples
Originally named Arai Enmado, Ennoji once stood close to the area o...
Shrine & Temples
In this area, there was originally a Jodo Buddhist temple called Ze...
Shrine & Temples
Gokurakuji is a temple of the Shingon Risshu Sect. During the Mongo...
Shrine & Temples
After passing through dozens of torii gates decorated with red bann...
Shrine & Temples
During a famine, Minamoto no Yoritomo offered up prayers to save th...
Shrine & Temples
Kaizoji Temple can be found deep within Ogigayatsu, with lush green...
Shrine & Temples
The temple has always been known for the Moso bamboo forest in its ...
Shrine & Temples
Eishoji Temple is Kamakura’s only convent and was founded by ...
Shrine & Temples
This temple was built where the famous monk Nichiren’s monast...
Travel Responsibly in Kamakura
If you come all the way to Kamakura, we want you to have a pleasant, relaxing, and enjoyable trip! Please keep in mind the tourism etiquette that respects people, the town, and its culture, and have a memorable and fun trip to Kamakura.