A beautiful and peaceful Buddhist temple with a very relaxing atmosphere. The temple overlooks the coast, offering stunning views of the ocean that make the visit even more memorable.
One of the highlights is the large collection of small Buddha statues spread throughout the temple grounds, creating a unique and serene setting. It’s a wonderful place to enjoy the scenery, take photos, and experience a sense of tranquility. Highly recommended if you’re visiting the area.
Easily the highlight of our Kamakura day trip. Hase Temple is a beautifully layered complex built into the hillside, home to a stunning 9-metre gilded Kannon statue — one of the largest wooden Buddhist sculptures in Japan. The grounds feel surprisingly spacious, with a koi pond, a cave dedicated to Benzaiten, and hundreds of small Jizō statues that give the place a unique, almost eerie atmosphere.
The observation deck offers a lovely panoramic view over Kamakura and the coastline — a perfect spot to slow down and take it all in. If you’re visiting Kamakura, this is the one temple not to miss.
It is beautiful here. It is worth the 400 yen fee to walk to grounds and see this temple. There are many areas to explore and observe nature. You can run your fingers along the cylinders to improve your luck, wash your money to improve your fortune, take a walk along a path to see the beach coastline of Kamakura from above. I’m told that this area is known for its hydrangeas, we were not there during the season so we did not get to see it, but it might be worth it in a month to return to see the beautiful flowers. This temple symbolizes compassion and mercy, something the world needs more of. I loved all of the symbolism and beauty that this area offers.
The atmosphere inside the temple is very peaceful and surrounded by greenery. There is also a path that leads to a nice viewpoint overlooking the sea.
The temple itself is calm and beautiful. It might be because I visited early in the morning. I went around 8 AM, so it felt quiet and not crowded at all.
This would be one of my top lists of the temples in Kamakura. It’s so peaceful and clean surrounded with trees and moss.
I recommend going there the early morning. I went there at like 8am when they were just open. It was less crowds so you could enjoy the good vibes. I could feel the good energy just walking around the temple. There are some steps walking up the temple. So the strollers are not allowed to the top. It might be a little challenging for a baby to go up the hill. Other than that, it’s very beautiful. There are hydrangeas starting to bloom.
I definitely recommend this place if you are visiting Kamakura
