Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave, Kamakura

Name: Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave
Address: Kamakura, Japan

#39 among attractions in Kamakura

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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. It is an Important Cultural Property and a famous example of hōkyōintō. Famous for the quality of its manufacture, the hōkyōintō' is 3.45 m tall and is made of andesite. ()

Coordinates: 35°18'48"N, 139°32'53"E

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鎌倉 (lian cang)Kamakura Japan

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Day trips

Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave?

Nearby attractions include Moto Hachiman, Kamakura (8 min walk), Ōmachi, Kamakura (9 min walk), Yuigahama, Kamakura (10 min walk), Hongaku-ji Temple, Kamakura (11 min walk).

How to get to Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave:

Bus

小学校前 • Lines: パーク＆バスライド, 鎌40 (4 min walk)
六地蔵前 • Lines: 鎌6 (5 min walk)

Train

Wadazuka (4 min walk)
Yuigahama (10 min walk)

Light rail

Hase • Lines: En (18 min walk)
Gokurakuji • Lines: En (29 min walk)