Kamakura is a popular tourist destination, with easy access to Tokyo City by train in about an hour. Visiting more than 100 temples is popular for sightseeing in the ancient city of Kamakura.
It is a place close to Tokyo, but if you take one step, you will be able to relax slowly. Kamakura, which has many famous spots in SNS, is popular with a wide range of generations, from young people to senior citizens.
In this article we will introduce five carefully selected temples.
5 recommended selections carefully selected from over 100 temples in Kamakura!
Kotoku-in
Kotoku-in is indispensable for visiting temples in Kamakura. Kotoku-in has a large Buddha symbolizing Kamakura. Its height is 11.3m and it is a masterpiece.
It is a popular temple from Japan and overseas, and many tourists visit it every day. If you pay an admission fee of 20 yen, you can enter the Great Buddha by saying “View in the womb”.
When the spring cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the combination of the Great Buddha and the cherry blossoms is wonderful, making it a popular spot where people waiting for photography take a line.
Access
Address : 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016
Transportation :
20 minutes by bus from Kamakura Station (Get off at Daibutsu Mae)
6 minute walk from Enoden Hase Station
Web site : https://www.kotoku-in.jp/en/
Map :
Hasedera
Hase-dera is located about 8 minutes on foot from Kotoku-in, famous for the Great Buddha. Hasedera, famous as a hydrangea landmark, is in full bloom in June and many people come to enjoy it.
The precincts are very large and there are 130 steps on the road where hydrangea blooms.
We recommend that you go with shoes that are easy to walk.
At the top of the stairs, there is a viewing platform with a panoramic view of the ancient city of Kamakura.
On the way, you can see the spectacular view of Yuigahama, and it is a temple that you want to visit slowly over time.
Access
Address : 3 Chome-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016
Transportation :
Take a bus from Kamakura Station and get off at Hase Kannon, a 5-minute walk
5 minute walk from Hase Station
Web site : https://www.hasedera.jp/en/
Map :
Houkokuji Temple
Houkokuji Temple is located a little away from Kamakura Station, but is famous for its very beautiful bamboo garden.
From Kamakura Station, you can get there by bus in about 10 minutes.
When you enter the bamboo forest, you will feel negative ions at once and be sure to be healed.
Since it has been awarded 3 stars in the Michelin tourism version, it is highly popular from overseas and many people visit it.
There is a teahouse called Matcha in the bamboo garden where you can get matcha tea.
Matcha tea while looking out at the bamboo forest is exceptional.
Access
Address : 2 Chome-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0003
Transportation : 7 minutes by bus from Kamakura Station (Get off at Jomyoji Temple)
Web site : https://houkokuji.or.jp/
Map :
Meigetsuin
Meigetsuin in Kita-Kamakura has been awarded 2 stars by the Michelin Green Guide.
The beautiful view of the back garden from the round window in the main hall is very famous.
Due to its beauty during the fall foliage season, there are many people lined up for photography.
Hydrangea, also known as Meigetsu-in Blue, is one of the highlights, and it is filled with tourists who will be healed even during the season when beautiful hydrangea blooms.
Access
Address : 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Transportation : 10 minutes on foot from Kita-Kamakura Station
Web site : https://www.jalan.net/kankou/spt_14204ag2130009773/
Map :
Jouju-in
Jouju-in is famous as a matchmaking in Kamakura.
It is said that it brings not only marriage but also work and personal relationships, so it is a power spot.
On the way up the 108 stone steps, there is a superb view spot overlooking Yuigahama.
It is said that good luck will come if you use the smartphone’s top page as an image of the precincts of “Fudo Myoo”.
Take your time and visit.
Access
Address : 1 Chome-1-5 Gokurakuji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0023
Transportation : 5 minutes on foot from Enoden “Gorakuji Station”
Web site : http://www.jojuin.com/engish.html
Map :
Let’s enjoy the temple tour of the ancient city of Kamakura!
Even though you visit the temple, you can enjoy a healing trip not only by worshiping but also by taking in spectacular views and viewing.
Let’s visit the historical temple slowly in Kamakura, which takes about an hour by train from Tokyo.
