Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Information

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was established in Kamakura by Minamoto-no-Yoriyoshi in 1063. Then the shrine was moved to the present location in 1180 by Minamoto-no-Yoritomo, who later established the Shogunate Government in Kamakura and became the first Kamakura Shogun. As a symbol of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu has attracted many visitors since then.
On its grounds are many interesting sights including Shrine Museum Peony Garden, and the Great Gingko. The tree fell down in 2010, but now, many sprouts are visible emerging form its stump. 60 stone steps lead up to the main shrine, which offers views over Kamakura City.

Opening Hours

6:00 - 20:30

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

10 minutes walk from Kamakura Station on the JR lines or Enoden Line

Address / Location

2-1-31, Yukinoshita, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa, 248-0005

Tweets

Melvin @TravelDudes - 2018-11-30: Exploring Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura. Dating back to 1063, this is Kamakura's most important shrine, as it's… https://t.co/shEG7tutfZ
TRAVELDAVEUK @traveldaveuk - 2018-11-23: Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is one of the many Shinto shrine ⛩ you will find in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture… https://t.co/wYLln29egS
鎌倉ウェルカムガイド @KWGA93 - 2018-11-18: KWGA’ guests from Zermatt, Switzerland visited the Great Buddha, Zeniarai-benten shrine, and Tsurugaoka-hachimangu… https://t.co/hC6ElRzTR0
tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-11-13: @VP @SecondLady @AbeShinzo I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-11-13: @VPPressSec @VP @AbeShinzo I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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Amy Clarke @Amys_Bakenekoya - 2018-11-05: We went to Kamakura today, here are some photos of Hasedera Temple, the giant statue of Amida Buddha at Kōtoku-in T… https://t.co/zH0wLBXdUa
tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-25: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-21: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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猫仔猫 @nekoamazon - 2018-10-21: I took a walk through Kamakura with my family.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-15: @USAmbJapan @JMSDF_PAO @USNavy I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-14: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-12: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-11: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-09: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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tayutayu7489/安倍総理応援団 @TsRockfield - 2018-10-08: I visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura.

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Kerlin @KerlinInJapan - 2018-10-01: After that walked to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shinto shrine https://t.co/Nqlf1VfnHC
Daiichi Taxi PR English @daiichi_taxi_EN - 2018-09-24: In Kamakura, about an hour from Tokyo, at the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, every 3rd Sunday in April, 3rd Sunday i… https://t.co/DvuC2bR76t
Masa @mappy_rider - 2018-09-16: Today, I saw horseback archery 'Yabusame' at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura. Yabusame was so brave and co… https://t.co/Ifs5TV834M
The Gov't of Japan @JapanGov - 2018-09-15: Horses gallop, arrows sing & targets split in a traditional Yabusame performance. See Japan's mid-century equestria… https://t.co/WCiU9BUi98
japan @japan - 2018-09-15: Horses gallop, arrows sing & targets split in a traditional Yabusame performance. See Japan's mid-century equestria… https://t.co/llyHRmf1j9
omoichiba_English edition @omoichiba - 2018-09-04: It is the oldest temple in Chiba City, Chibaji It was founded in 709.Ginkgo in the precincts is symbolized more tha… https://t.co/pIwQjb0umf
ヨシナミ @joseph_nami - 2018-08-27: @ErikVelazquezP Yes I live in😎
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Robin Randolph @robinrandolph - 2018-08-22: even on a stormy day, the shrine looks pretty fine 👌🏼⛩ @ Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Of Kamakura,Japan https://t.co/YgA3tX8iSw
鎌倉ウェルカムガイド @KWGA93 - 2018-08-10: KWGA guided 7 Americans, who were visitors invited by the town Ami-machi, Ibaraki prefecture as the representatives… https://t.co/BydfIQkhXW
そそ子♨︎ @sp93kye - 2018-07-31: The first short trip with my millennium furby at Tsurugaoka hachimangu shrine which was built 1000 years ago. reall… https://t.co/IhN8nUqqVA
Anastasia Siantar @anazsiantar - 2018-07-21: One of my favorite place to visit in #Kamakura, the historical Shinto Shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ⛩
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Dr. Nyri A Bakkalian @riversidewings - 2018-07-17: #spirituality It isn't all the time that a Shinto shrine has a well-made English language website, but the famous T… https://t.co/t5a3S62hSq
ミカちゃん @MiMi_chan92 - 2018-06-28: Various events are held at the shrine throughout the year. During the New Year holidays, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shri… https://t.co/hSaodDB9LR
ミカちゃん @MiMi_chan92 - 2018-06-27: The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the l samur… https://t.co/MahkUauiFk