Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kōtoku-in Temple / 高徳院)
The Setting Kōtoku-in Temple is one of Kamakura’s shortest and most contained visits, built entirely around a single encounter with the Great Buddha. There is no long approach or layered…
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū: Kamakura’s Iconic Shrine of History, Seasons, and Tradition
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine and the spiritual anchor of the old samurai capital. Most visitors start from Kamakura Station, where you have two good options: follow…
Hase-dera Temple (長谷寺), Kamakura
Overview Hase-dera Temple sits on Kamakura’s western side in the Hase district, a short walk from Kōtoku-in, home of the Great Buddha. From Kamakura Station and Komachi Street, it’s about…