Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

In 6, Minamoto no Yoriyoshi solicited and enshrined Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto from Yuigo Tsurugaoka (currently Zaimokuza) as the guardian deity of Genji.
It was relocated to its current location by Minamoto no Yoritomo, and in 2, the shrine was destroyed by fire.Taking this opportunity, it is suitable for a sect of the Kamakura Shogunate.Hongu (Uenomiya) located on the hillside of Mt.とWakamiya (Shimomiya) located under the large stone steps, The current appearance of both the upper and lower shrines has been arranged.Since then, he has received serious faith from all over the country as a god of national protection.

The current main shrine is a typical Edo architecture built by Tokugawa Ienari, the 11th shogun of the Edo Shogunate in 1828, along with Wakamiya.Designated as a national important cultural propertyHas been done.

In addition, about 1,000 national treasures and important cultural properties in Kamakura City, 4,800 items, are stored in the precincts, and the museum "Exhibits at any time"Kamakura National Treasure MuseumAnd "former Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Modern Art Kamakura"Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka MuseumAlso.

It is also known as a scenic spot with beautiful colors of the four seasons such as cherry blossoms in spring, lotus in summer, and autumn leaves in autumn. Many worshipers come to see the area.

The large ginkgo tree at Hachiman Shrine

A large ginkgo tree that has been designated as a natural monument in Kanagawa Prefecture since 1955 and has long been popular as a sacred tree.
1,000 years oldHowever, it fell down due to strong winds in 22. The lower part of the trunk of the fallen large ginkgo was transplanted to the west side, and the upper part is on display in the Kamakura Bunkakan Tsuruoka Museum Annex. Currently, the successor tree is growing little by little with a strong vitality under the watchful eye of many people.

Experience

* Treasure Hall

◆ Visiting time　9:00～16:00
◆Closed: None (may be closed due to changes in exhibits, etc.)
◆ Admission fee　Adults 200 yen, elementary school students 100 yen

*Kamakura National Treasure Museum

◆ Opening hours　9: 00-16: 00 (Admission until 16:00)
◆ Closed days　Mondays (or the following weekday if Monday is a public holiday), exhibition change periods, special reorganization periods, New Year's holidays, etc.
◆ Browsing fee　Depends on the exhibition
　＞＞ For detailsOfficial Websiteへ

*Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka Museum

◆ Opening hours　10: 00-16: 30 (Admission until 16:00)
◆ Closed days　Mondays (open if Monday is a national holiday), period between exhibitions, year-end and New Year holidays
* Subject to change depending on weather conditions
◆ Admission fee　Depends on the exhibition
　＞＞ For detailsOfficial Websiteへ