Kamakura: Sightseeing

Places and attractions in the Sightseeing category

Kōtoku-in

Temple with a huge statue of the Buddha Kōtoku-in is a serene Buddhist temple located in the coastal city of Kamakura, Japan. This historic temple is renowned for its colossal outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, which stands majestically at a height of approximately...

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

19th-century traditional Shinto shrine Nestled in the historical city of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural past. This Shinto shrine, established in 1063, has been a focal point of spiritual life and a popular destination for pilgrims and tourists alike.

Kenchō-ji

Longtime Zen temple complex with garden Kenchō-ji is a beacon of serenity and a pinnacle of Zen Buddhism in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan. As the foremost of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura, Kenchō-ji has a heritage that dates back to the 13th century, making it the oldest Zen training...

Hase-dera

8th-century Buddhist temple complex Nestled in the coastal city of Kamakura, Japan, Hase-dera Temple stands as a serene sanctuary that harmoniously blends spiritual significance with natural beauty. This ancient Buddhist temple, renowned for its massive wooden statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, is a...

Engaku-ji

13th-century Zen Buddhist temple complex Engaku-ji, a serene and historic Buddhist temple, is nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan. Founded in 1282 by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune to commemorate the fallen soldiers from the Mongol invasions, Engaku-ji stands as one of the most important Zen...

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine

Small shrine with a money-washing ritual Nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan, the Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine offers a unique blend of spirituality and tradition. This Shinto shrine, known for its divine power to multiply money, has been a place of worship since its establishment in the 12th...

Kamakura Museum of National Treasures

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of the ancient city of Kamakura, Japan, the Kamakura Museum of National Treasures stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. This museum, dedicated to preserving Japan's historical artifacts, provides a captivating...

Sasuke Inari Shrine

Nestled in the historical city of Kamakura, Japan, the Sasuke Inari Shrine is a serene and captivating destination that offers a glimpse into the spiritual heritage of the region. This Shinto shrine, dedicated to Inari, the deity of rice and prosperity, is a hidden gem...

Meigetsu-in

Nestled in the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, Meigetsu-in is a Zen Buddhist temple that offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Known as the "Temple of the Clear Moon," Meigetsu-in is renowned for its beautiful gardens and the distinct...

Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo

Tucked away in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, lies a solemn and culturally significant site: the Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo. As the final resting place of the founder and the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, this cemetery holds a pivotal place in...

Kamakura-gū

Nestled in the historical city of Kamakura, Japan, Kamakura-gū stands as a serene testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage. This Shinto shrine, while not as widely known as the iconic Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, offers a tranquil retreat steeped in history...

Zuisen-ji

Nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan, Zuisen-ji Temple offers a serene retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city. This Zen Buddhist temple, established in the 14th century by the famous Zen priest Musō Soseki, is celebrated for its exquisite rock...

Ankokuron-ji

Nestled in the verdant hills of Kamakura, Japan, Ankokuron-ji is a serene temple that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This historic site, established in the 13th century, is steeped in the rich cultural tapestry of Japanese Buddhism...

Sugimoto-dera

Sugimoto-dera, nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, is a serene temple that resonates with the echoes of ancient spirituality. This Buddhist sanctuary, known for its tranquil atmosphere, is believed to be the oldest temple in Kamakura, with its origins...

Tōkei-ji

13th-century temple and women's sanctuary Tōkei-ji, also known as the "Divorce Temple," is a historic site nestled in the serene city of Kamakura, Japan. This Buddhist temple, which was founded in 1285, once served as a sanctuary for women seeking to escape troubled marriages.

Chōju-ji

Nestled in the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, Chōju-ji is a serene temple that offers a peaceful retreat from the bustling urban life. This Zen Buddhist temple is part of the Engaku-ji school of the Rinzai sect and is known for its quietude and spiritual atmosphere...

Chōshō-ji

Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, Chōshō-ji is a serene temple that offers a glimpse into the spiritual heritage of the region. This modest yet captivating temple is not as widely known as some of Kamakura's larger sites, but it holds its own charm...

Hōkai-ji

Hōkai-ji, nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, is a serene temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustling streets. Established in the 14th century, it is a testament to Kamakura's rich religious heritage and stands as a beacon of Zen Buddhism's...

An'yō-in

Buddhist temple with rhododendron blooms Nestled within the tranquil city of Kamakura, Japan, An'yō-in is a serene temple that offers a glimpse into the spiritual heart of Japanese culture. This historical site, though less frequented by tourists than some of its more famous neighbors, stands as a testament...

Jufuku-ji

Buddhist temple with an iconic gate Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, Jufuku-ji is a serene Zen Buddhist temple that offers a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Founded in the year 1200 by the priest Myoan Eisai, who is credited with introducing Zen Buddhism...

Amanawa Shinmei Shrine

Nestled within the verdant surroundings of Kamakura, Japan, the Amanawa Shinmei Shrine holds the distinction of being the city's oldest Shinto shrine. Established in the year 710, this shrine has withstood the passage of time, offering a serene retreat for both...

Kamakura Museum of Literature

Exhibits dedicated to Japanese writers Nestled amidst the lush greenery and historic temples of Kamakura, Japan, the Kamakura Museum of Literature stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage. This elegant museum, housed in a building that was once a summer villa for the Marquis Maeda, invites...

Myōhō–ji

Nestled in the historic city of Kamakura, Japan, Myōhō-ji is a serene Buddhist temple that offers a tranquil respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. This temple, belonging to the Nichiren sect, is a testament to the deep spiritual history that permeates the...

Ōfuna Kannon

Temple with an enormous Buddhist icon Ōfuna Kannon Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The statue stands at 25 meters/82 feet tall and weighs nearly 2,000 tons. It depicts the East Asian bodhisattva known as Guanyin or Kannon.

Kōmyō-ji

Scenic Buddhist temple with rock garden Tenshōzan Renge-in Kōmyō-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo sect in Zaimokuza, near Kamakura, Japan, the only major one in the city to be close to the sea.

Jōchi-ji

Kinpōzan Jōchi-ji is a Buddhist Zen temple in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It belongs to the Engaku-ji school of the Rinzai sect and is ranked fourth among Kamakura's Five Mountains.

Eishō-ji

Eisho-ji is a Jōdo-shū temple in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, and is the sole nunnery in Kamakura. The mountain name is Tokozan. Okaji no Kata, a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu, took the name Eishoin after her pabbajja and founded the temple.

Zushi

Zushi is a city located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. As of June 2012, the city has an estimated population of 58,087, and a population density of 3,350 per km². The total area is 17.34 km².

Hōkoku-ji

Hōkoku-ji is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. Famous for its bamboo garden, it is also known as "Bamboo Temple".

Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden

Enduring garden with numerous flowers The Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden is a botanical garden located at 1018 Okamoto, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. It is open daily except Mondays; an admission fee is charged.

Bandō Sanjūsankasho

The Bandō Sanjūsankasho is a series of 33 Buddhist temples in Eastern Japan sacred to Goddess Kannon. Bandō is the old name for what is now the Kantō region, used in this case because the temples are all in the Prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Tokyo, Gunma, Ibaraki, Tochigi and Chiba.

Jōmyō-ji

Tōkasan Jōmyō Zenji is a Zen Buddhist temple of the Rinzai sect, Kenchō-ji school, in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Jōmyō-ji is Number Five of the five temples known as Kamakura Gozan, and the only one of the five not founded by a member of the Hōjō clan.

Myōhon-ji

Myōhon-ji is one of the oldest Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura, Kanagawa. Its official name is Chōkō-zan Myōhon-ji. "Chōkō" comes from the posthumous name of Nichiren's father and "Myōhon" from his mother's.

Enoshima Sea Candle

The Enoshima Sea Candle, also known as the Shonan Observatory Lighthouse, is an observation tower and lighthouse located in the Samuel Cocking Garden on the small tidal island of Enoshima in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, Japan.

Ganden-ji

Iwadonji Temple is a Soto Zen temple located in Kuki, Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the temple is Kaiunzan. The main deity is the eleven-faced Kannon. It is also known as Iwadono Kannon. It is one of the eight scenic spots in Zushi.

Gokuraku-ji

Restored 1259 Buddhist temple and garden Gokuraku-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1259 by Ninshō and has been restored and rebuilt many times since then.

Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave

Hatakeyama Rokurō Shigeyasu was a Kamakura period warrior who fell victim of political intrigue in 1205. The grave under a tabu no ki tree near the Yuigahama end of Wakamiya Ōji Avenue in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan and next to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū's first torii is traditionally supposed to be his.

Moto Hachiman

Moto Hachiman is a small but very old and historically important Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref. Japan.

Zaimokuza

Zaimokuza is an area within the Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref. in Japan that runs along the sea from Cape Iijima near Kotsubo harbor to the estuary of the Namerigawa. The relation between the beach's name and that of its neighboring areas is complex.

Kamakurakōkōmae Station

Kamakurakōkōmae Station is a commuter railway station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, located in the Koshigoe neighborhood of the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Though small in size, it is known for its scenic beauty, as it commands an open view of the Pacific Ocean and Mount Fuji from the station platform.

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