What other travelers are saying about Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Huge temple with a long walkway leading up to it from the main road. The main temple is impressive, and the whole place is a lot grander in person.
There are many shrines that veer off the main walkway that seemingly nobody goes to. Most of the people who were there to see the main shrine.
The lake area is very beautiful with a large amount of birds.
Be very careful the pigeons will eat you alive.
This is fairly large shrine on top of a hill with multiple smaller temples nearby. There are a couple of vendors up front with a few alternate roads to the museums / shops. Despite hosting many tourists, it never felt particularly crowded as there was sufficient space. My favorite section was passing under the collection of torii gates towards the fox shrine beside the main temple on the top.
This is a very famous temple in this area, so it's crowded with visitors. There were many groups of students doing their school trip visit ! A temple has long history and beautiful temple buildings..... you need to prepare for lots of walking and have to climb many steps.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a stunning cultural and historical landmark in Kamakura, offering a serene escape with deep spiritual significance. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron deity of samurai, and is beautifully nestled amidst a lush natural setting.
The grand approach, lined with torii gates and seasonal cherry blossoms or autumn leaves, is a sight to behold. Climbing the stone steps to the main shrine rewards visitors with panoramic views of the city and the coastline. The pond gardens, featuring lotus blooms in summer, add to the tranquility of the surroundings.
The museum within the shrine grounds houses fascinating artifacts related to samurai culture and Japanese history. Seasonal festivals, like the Kamakura Matsuri, bring the shrine to life with traditional performances and ceremonies.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is a must-visit for its blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it one of Kamakura’s most iconic attractions.
There are multiple entrances and no fee to enter. We walked here from Hokoku-ji Temple, it was a nice 18 minute walk to the tori gate next to the Kamakura Tsubaki shop. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is a fairly good size complex with several sights. We were there in early December, and the autumn colors were still coming through. The main temple has a paid museum inside, but no pictures are allowed inside the temple. I enjoyed walking around and seeing the different temples within the complex. The pigeons, gulls, and fish were friendly.
