What other travelers are saying about Kuzuharaoka Shrine
A small and very peaceful shrine just past the Kuzuharaokajinja Shrine with a picnic area and nice relaxing area to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kuzuharaoka Shrine is known as a matchmaking shrine where visitors pray for romantic relationships. It's dedicated to Kamakura Kanesada, a samurai executed in 1332 for his loyalty to Emperor Go-Daigo. The shrine was established in 1887 during the Meiji period.
Yes. The shrine is located along the Daibutsu Hiking Trail, which connects Kita-Kamakura Station to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. It serves as a waypoint between these two locations.
Pray at the main hall and the enmusubi stones. Purchase heart-shaped ema plaques to write your wishes and hang them at the designated area. The ema and prayer rituals follow standard shrine practices.
A typical visit takes 20 to 30 minutes to explore the grounds, pray, and write ema. If you're hiking the Daibutsu Trail, factor in additional time for the walk before and after the shrine.
Spring during cherry blossom season and autumn for fall foliage are particularly popular. The forested hillside setting provides seasonal color changes, though the shrine is accessible year-round.
A good place to visit on hikes. It is a small shrine, but it seems to be very popular and there were many worshippers and the shrine is in a welcoming mood for tourists. There are stones to cut off bad luck and stones for the fulfilment of love.
This small shrine on the Daihatsu hiking trail is mostly accessible by foot only and thus does not attract many people.
There is therefore a very serene atmosphere reinforced by the little pond and the lush nature surrounding the site.
Because it is located in a slightly high place like the top, it might be good to make it the final point of the "Kamakura" walk. It is also within walking distance from Kamakura Station. It is a pleasant hiking course if it shifts only in the time of the intense heat.
