[Kanagawa ]You should visit when you come to Kanagawa! 7 recommended temples and shrines

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John Ward(@mustachio89)がシェアした投稿

This is the temple where the famous Great Buddha of Kamakura is located.
There is a bronze statue of the seated Amida Nyorai, a national treasure, which is 11.39 meters in height. The Daibutsu in Nara is a standing Buddha, while the one in Kamakura is said to be a seated Buddha, making them the two largest Buddhas in Japan.
It is a representative Buddhist sculpture of the Kamakura period and is a popular spot for tourists every day. After seeing the symbolic Great Buddha of Kamakura, the two Nio statues are also a must-see. The illuminated Nio statues are very powerful. The Great Buddha, also illuminated, is also a must-see.

After all, the memorial spot is here!

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MIRIAN TERUMI(@mirianterumi_)がシェアした投稿

It is a standard practice to take a picture with the Great Buddha. It is a good way to show off your skills, such as making it look larger in perspective. Visitors are also welcome to enter the temple for 20 yen per person for an internal viewing, which is a must when you visit Kotokuin.
Inside the temple, there is a straw elephant of the Great Buddha, which is surprisingly large. The elephants alone are about the height and weight of a human being. The elephants are replaced by new ones every three years.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kotokuin Temple
Address: 4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, 248-0016, Japan
Phone number: 0467-22-0703
Hours: April - September 8:00 - 17:30 October - March 8:00 - 17:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: 300 yen for adults / 150 yen for elementary school students / 20 yen for children traveling inside the body
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This is the most famous temple in Kanagawa with the national treasure, the bronze seated statue of Amida Nyorai. There are many sights to see such as the Daibutsu elephant and the statue of Nio, and you can enter the Daibutsu to enjoy it.
URL：https://www.kotoku-in.jp/

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あず(@azs_yfm)がシェアした投稿

Located near Kotokuin Temple, this temple is famous for its hydrangeas and is home to one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan, the eleven-faced Kannon statue.
The temple is especially popular with visitors during the rainy season and early summer, when the hydrangeas are in full bloom. The temple is located on top of a hill so that visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Yuigahama beach and the city of Kamakura. Inside the temple, there is a restaurant that serves stylish vegetarian and other dishes while maintaining a Japanese atmosphere, and temple curry and other dishes have become popular.

Flowers bloom throughout the year

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よぴさん(@ml2ut2amao3zz)がシェアした投稿

The temple is especially popular among women because of the variety of flowers and plants in bloom.
There is also a stylish café where you can enjoy delicious soft-serve ice cream, making it a perfect place to stroll. At the Kannon Museum, visitors can see numerous precious Buddhist statues, including the 33 sacred images of Kannon. In addition, visitors can try their hand at sutra and Buddha copying every day, and take home a commemorative study.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hasedera Temple
Address: 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 248-0016, Japan
Phone number: 0467-22-6300
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: 0467-22-6300
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/facilities:
URL：https://www.hasedera.jp/

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Sukegawa Toru(@goroco)がシェアした投稿

It is said that if you put money in a colander and pour the sacred water with a ladle, the money will be returned many times over. The water in the cave is used as the sacred water. Some people bring not only money but also lottery tickets, etc. There is a legend that the washed money will be returned many times over if you spend it, and that if you keep it carefully in your wallet, it will bring you money.
It is popular as a tourist attraction that offers good value for money as well as a chance to go through the caves.

The cave is a sacred place.

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Tomomi 🌟(@hanatetsu5384)がシェアした投稿

The shrine, located in an unusual cave, is also famous for its hiking trails.
The steep cliffs on all sides make for a spectacular view. The souvenir is an eggplant charm called "wish-fulfilling eggplant charm. In Japan, eggplant is a good-luck charm.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Zeniarai-benzaiten Ugafukujinja Shrine
Address: 2-25-16 Sasuke, Kamakura, Kanagawa, 248-0017, Japan
Phone number: 0467-25-1081
Hours of operation: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Surrounded by cliffs on all sides, this shrine is home to the Zenarai Benten, which is said to return many times over when money is washed.
URL：https://www.kanagawa-jinja.or.jp/search_dtl.php4?jid=424&cd=1205037&scd=&npg=26

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suzuka(@soo20___)がシェアした投稿

The shrine is located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. The Torii of Peace, which stands on Lake Ashi in front of the shrine, is a famous photo spot.
The shrine has many attractions such as dragon god water and a wooden statue of Manmaki Shonin. The shrine is also famous as a god of luck and attracts many worshippers. Visitors can take the water home with them, so it is recommended to bring a plastic bottle.

There are many places of worship!

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宇宙の巫女🪐𝖠𝖲𝖴𝖪𝖠👼🏻✨(@asuka._.pj_a)がシェアした投稿

Since the shrine has a long history, there are places of worship with a mossy atmosphere. It is quite atmospheric and is popular among young people because it looks like Totoro might appear.
There is another shrine in Hakone called Hakone Motomiya, which is reached by a ropeway on top of the mountain, and it is recommended to visit there as well.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hakone Shrine
Address: 80-1 Moto-Hakone, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 250-0522
Phone number: 0460-83-7123
Business hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
Budget: Admission to the Treasure House: 500 yen for adults/ 300 yen for children
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The shrine is located in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park and is famous for its torii gate on the lake. The site is large and there are many places of worship.
URL：http://hakonejinja.or.jp/

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鎌倉なかむら庵(@0467nakamuraan)がシェアした投稿

This shrine is famous as a shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of Kamakura, and is home to Benzaiten, one of the seven deities of good fortune in Kamakura. Wild squirrels live in the shrine and can be seen everywhere.
It is designated as a national historic site, and the approach leading to the main shrine is straight so that visitors can enjoy the scenery. There is also a museum store and a café, and many important cultural properties are located here, making it a place of many attractions.

Attractive straight from the road.

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yyassuoo.s(@yyassuoo.s)がシェアした投稿

It is an unusual structure with the main shrine at the end of the road, and all the approach roads are straight.
The shrine has many places of worship, including the Hongu Shrine, Wakamiya Shrine, Maruyama Inari Shrine, which are designated as important cultural properties, Mai-den, Shirahata Shrine, Soreisha Shrine, Hatagami Benzaiten Shrine, and Imamiya Shrine.


"Facility Information "
Facility name: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa 248-8588
Phone number: 0467-22-0315
Business hours: 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Closed: Open every day
I give the calculation: adults 200 yen / junior high school students under 100 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: This shrine is associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of Kamakura. Wild squirrels live here and can be seen everywhere.
URL：https://www.hachimangu.or.jp/

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saku(@___saku213)がシェアした投稿

This temple is located across the street from Myogetsu Valley, also known as Ajisai-dera.
In early summer, thousands of hydrangeas bloom in the temple, which is called "Myogetsuin Blue," and it has become a famous spot crowded with tourists. The temple also has a tomb chamber dug out of the rock, making it a temple with many attractions.
From the "Window of Enlightenment "inside the round Hojo, you can see the seasonal view and is a famous photo spot. The inner garden seen from the window is specially open to the public during the fall foliage season.

The hydrangeas are just amazing!

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m i k a m i(@aug_17mkm)がシェアした投稿

The hydrangeas that create a fantastic atmosphere are simply amazing, and the temple is especially crowded with people during the hydrangea blooming season. Visitors enter the temple grounds via a stairway that leads through the hydrangeas.
There are also many important cultural assets such as the wooden seated statue of Shigebusa Uesugi, and many other attractions.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Meigetsuin
Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa, 247-0062, Japan
Phone number: 0467-24-3437
Hours: 9:00 - 16:00 (until 17:00 in June)
Closed: Open every day
I give the calculation: adults 500 yen / elementary and middle school students 300 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The temple is also called Ajisai-dera because of the thousands of hydrangeas in bloom. From the window of enlightenment, the inner garden looks like a work of art.
URL：https://trip-kamakura.com/place/230.html

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𝔂𝓾𝓴𝓲(@photograph_yuki)がシェアした投稿

Hokokuji Temple has a bamboo garden that offers an extraordinary experience that can be easily reached from Tokyo.
Approximately 2,000 moso bamboo trees are growing thickly, creating a bamboo trail. There is also a tea ceremony room where visitors can drink tea while viewing the bamboo grove, making it a popular spot filled with negative ions. In addition to the bamboo grove, the garden is also a wonderful, well-kept garden with a ginkgo tree that is over 300 years old, creating a healing space.

A casual cup of green tea is 600 yen.

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Minami(@minami_pf)がシェアした投稿

This is a special seat where you can enjoy a cup of green tea while looking out over the garden, and where you can experience the Japanese atmosphere in abundance.
Matcha green tea and sweet treats such as wasanbon are also included, allowing visitors to spend a relaxing time. It is recommended to visit this temple to experience firsthand the overwhelming time while gazing at the temple with its history, including the tombs of the Ashikaga clan, which were carved out of the rock face.