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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū

鶴岡八幡宮

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神奈川県鎌倉市雪ノ下2-1-31
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History

Minamoto no Yoritomo moved the shrine to the present vicinity in 1180. Following a 1191 fire, he reconstructed it in the upper and lower shrine arrangement.

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Sources Kamakura Tourism Association

Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Main Shrine

    Central shrine dedicated to Ōjin, Himegami and Jingū.

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  2. Wakamiya Shrine

    Lower shrine dedicated to Nintoku and three other deities.

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  3. Maruyama Inari Shrine

    The precinct’s oldest shrine building, dating from the Muromachi period.

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  4. Maiden Ritual Hall

    Open hall used for shrine ceremonies and weddings.

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  5. Shirahata Shrine

    Black shrine hall honouring Minamoto no Yoritomo and Sanetomo.

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  6. Ancestral Shrine

    Shrine honouring ancestors of worshippers and war dead.

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  7. Hataage Benzaiten Shrine

    Shrine on an island in Genji Pond.

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  8. Yanagihara Sacred Pond

    Pond where firefly and bell-cricket release ceremonies take place.

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  9. Yui Wakamiya Worship Place

    Place to worship toward the shrine’s original site at Zaimokuza.

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  10. Peony Garden

    Japanese strolling garden beside Genji Pond, planted with peonies.

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  11. Tsurugaoka Museum

    Cultural museum reusing Junzō Sakakura’s modern museum building.

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  12. Genji Pond

    Eastern pond with three islands, paired with Heike Pond.

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Visiting information

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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Opening hours

The tower gate opens 06:00–20:00 under the arrangement effective from 1 April 2024 until further notice.

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Sources Kamakura Tourism Association

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