Moto Hachiman, Kamakura

Name: Moto Hachiman
Address: Kamakura, Japan

#40 among attractions in Kamakura

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

Established: 1063 (961 years ago)Coordinates: 35°18'46"N, 139°33'11"E

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鎌倉 (lian cang)Kamakura Japan

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Nearby attractions include: Kōtoku-in, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, Kamakura Museum of National Treasures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Moto Hachiman?

Nearby attractions include Ōmachi, Kamakura (3 min walk), An'yō-in, Kamakura (4 min walk), Hatakeyama Shigeyasu's grave, Kamakura (8 min walk), Chōshō-ji, Kamakura (8 min walk).

How to get to Moto Hachiman by public transport?

The nearest stations to Moto Hachiman:

Bus

病院前 • Lines: 鎌40 (3 min walk)
水道路 • Lines: 鎌40 (3 min walk)

Train

Wadazuka (11 min walk)
Kamakura (12 min walk)

Light rail

Hase • Lines: En (25 min walk)