Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Kamakura, Japan

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 3.9 km
Ascend 121 m
Descend 93 m

Experience Kamakura in Japan in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in KamakuraIndividual Sights in Kamakura

Sight 1: Kamakura-Gu Shrine

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Kamakura-Gu Shrine

Kamakura-gū (鎌倉宮) is a shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was erected by Emperor Meiji in 1869 to enshrine the spirit of Prince Morinaga, who was imprisoned and later executed where the shrine now stands in 1335 by order of Ashikaga Tadayoshi. For this reason, the shrine is also known as Ōtōnomiya or Daitōnomiya (大塔宮) from the Prince's full name.

Wikipedia: Kamakura-gū (EN)

1207 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 2: Tsurugaoka Hachimangü Shrine

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangü Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (鶴岡八幡宮) is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is a cultural center of the city of Kamakura and serves as the venue of many of its most important festivals with two museums.

Wikipedia: Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (EN), Website

986 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 3: Eishōji

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Eishōji 三人日 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Eisho-ji (英勝寺) is a Jōdo-shū temple in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan, and is the sole nunnery in Kamakura. The mountain name is Tokozan.

Wikipedia: Eishō-ji (EN)

347 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Jokomyoji Temple

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Jokomyoji Temple

Jōkōmyoji Temple is a temple of the Shingon sect of the Senjoji sect located in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Senkokuzan. It was opened by Hojo Nagatoki. Kaizan is Shina. The honzon is Amitabha. It is a temple closely related to the Hojo and Ashikaga clans, and it is said that Ashikaga Takashi was holed up in this temple just before he raised troops against Emperor Go-Daigo. No. 82 of the 88 sacred sites in the eastern part of New Shikoku.

Wikipedia: 浄光明寺 (JA)

292 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 5: Myo-an-ji

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Myo-an-ji

Myodenji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Ogigayatsu, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Tahotani (formerly Mt. Masanobu). The former main mountain is Mimatsu Reneiji Temple. It belongs to the parent teacher dharma. The precincts are said to be the ruins of Izumigaya Tahoji Temple, which was opened by Shinobi in the 2nd year of Kocho (1262).

Wikipedia: 妙伝寺 (鎌倉市) (JA)

1096 meters / 13 minutes

Sight 6: Genjiyama Park

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Genjiyama Park is an urban park located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.

Wikipedia: 源氏山公園 (鎌倉市) (JA)

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