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Eishoji Temple
Ogigayatsu-nichome
Gokokuji Temple
Yukinoshita-nichome
Kamakura National
Cherry Blossom / Apr. Peony / Apr.
Kenchoji,
Tokeiji, Engakuji, Kenchoji,
Azalea / Apr.-May Japanese Wisteria / May Hydrangea / May-Jun. Moss / Jun.-Jul.
Anyouin
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Tokeiji, Meigetsuin, Myohoji (Seeing is limited)
Lotus / Jul.-Aug.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu,
Crape Myrtle / Aug.-Sep.
Tokeiji, Hasedera,
for traveling around Kamakura.
This pass allows you to ride as much as you like within
a defined area on five bus and train lines that run through
the most famous tourist attractions of Kamakura.
dants. When you have no time to buy a ticket Kamakura Treasure House Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, Zuisenji Zuisenji, Hasedera, Jojuin Komyoji Hongakuji, Gokurakuji
You will also be able to receive discounts from participating shrines, temples, and
and get on a train, you can buy a replacement ticket from an on-board conduc- Jufukuji Temple Kawakita Film Museum Heike Pond Hasedera Hasedera
museums, and special service from participating stores in the area.
tor. When getting off at a station with no attendants, you may give your ticket
to a nearby conductor, or put it in a used ticket box. Sannotorii Genji Pond C Pass Available Area
C Train Enoden Kamakura Sta.Hase Sta.
- You may use PASMO/Suica cards. Kaburaki Kiyokata
Yasakadaijin Shrine Bus Kamakura Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal No.2Kitakamakura Sta.
Memorial Art Museum
Kamakura Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal No.4Daitonomiya
Yukinoshita-icchome Remains of Kamakura Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal No.5Jomyoji
Osaragi Jiro Wakamiyaoji Kamakura Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal No.1, 6Daibutsumae
Left: Used Ticket Box and Ogigayatsu-icchome Chatei Bakufu
t.
Bush Clover / Sep.-Oct. Fragrant-olive / Oct. Autumn Leaves / Nov.-Dec. Winter Peony / Jan.-Feb. Narcissus / Jan.-Feb. Ume (plum) / Feb.-Mar. Camellia / Feb.-Mar. Magnolia / Mar.-Apr.
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Hokaiji Kamakura Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal No.3Nagoe
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PASMO/Suica Touch ATM
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Yukinoshita Temple *You cannot ride the bus line leaving from Kamakura Sta. East Exit Bus Terminal No.7 and
Panel Hokaiji, Jochiji, Kaizoji Ennoji Zuisenji, Engakuji, Tokeiji, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Tokeiji, Zuisenji Engakuji, Tokeiji, Hokokuji, Kotokuin Engakuji, Tokeiji,
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Post Office
KAMAKURA heading towards Kuhonji (circular route), Shin-Zushi Sta. and Kotsubo.
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Meigetsuin, Kenchoji, Hasedera, Hokaiji, (Daibutsu), Daigyoji Meigetsuin
Tatsumijinja *On the bus heading towards Daitonomiya, you may freely ride all the way to the final stop.
TOURIST
Hasedera Egara Tenjinsha
Down: P
ASMO/Suica Shrine For other lines, please pay attention to the area you are allowed to travel freely in with the pass.
Touch Panel Komachi-nichome Myoryuji
Temple Mt. Rokkokukenzan Forest Park Sales Places
Riding the Bus Jizomae
MAP
Kamakurabori Ofuna Around Kamakura Sta. / Kamakura tourist information center (east exit, inside Ekisuto Kama-
C Lawson Yamasaki Kobukuroya
Assembly Hall kura), Enoden Kamakura Sta., Enoden Kamakura information center (east exit), Shonan Keikyu
- When getting on at the front of the bus: Tell the Yamazaki
Onarimachi Enoden Remains of Sanzagaike Pond Bus information desk at Kamakura Sta. (east exit)
driver your destination, and pay the amount (Lake Kamakura)
Utsunomiyazushi Bakufu
Shinmeijinja Shrine Around Kitakamakura Sta. / Engakuji souvenir shop, Kitakamakura Old Private House Museum,
required, or touch your PASMO/Suica card on the Kamakura Sta.
Ninotorii Kitakamakuradai
Others / Enoden Hase Sta., Shonan Keikyu Bus Kamakura business office (Yuigahama 2-1-12)
touch panel.
JR Kamakura Sta. Remains of Yakumojinja Shrine Mt. Rokkokukenzan Imaizumidai
- When getting on at the back of the bus: When SevenEleven Nichiren Tsujiseppo Kosakayubinkyokumae (Yamanouchi) Sanzagaike Forest Park Price: Adult 570 yen, Child 290 yen
Kamakura City Hall 147.2m
you get on, take a numbered ticket, or touch your Tourist Information C ATM Tickets are not sold on January 1, 2 and 3.
PASMO/Suica card on the touch panel. When get- C C Daigyoji Hirukojinja Shrine
Yamasaki
Temple Koshoji Temple JR Kitakamakura Sta. Kamakurakohan
ting off, check the electronic board, and pay the Elementary Engakuji Temple Yamanouchi
amount indicated for the number on your ticket. Onari Family Mart School
Elementary C ATM
Kamakura
ShoseiinLifelong
TempleLearning Center Omachi-icchome
Mt. Ohirayama
If you use PASMO/Suica, touch your PASMO/Suica Family
card on the touch panel.
School
Fujitsuka
Tourism
Machiyairiguchi
Association Mart
Kamakura
Post Office
Maruyamaichibandori Kitakamakura Kitakamakura 159.2m
Yokohama
- You can get up to 1,000 yen changed on the bus. Elementary
School
Komachi-icchome
Myohonji Temple
Kitakamakura
Joshigakuen
Old Private House Museum
Hansoubouka City
- You may use PASMO/Suica cards.
Lawson Hongakuji Tokeiji Temple Yoh Shomei
Temple Matsugaoka Treasure House Meigetsuin Temple
For bus and Enoden travel around the C Museum
Tenen Hiking Trail Tenen
Kamakura area, the one day Roken Kamakura
Trail
Terabun ng
Kamakura Free Kankyo Tegata (one-day free pass) is a Hi k i C (Admission fee charged
ENGLISH Kamakura Central Park a Family Mart
y am at the entrance
very useful and inexpensive option. Maruyamayonbandori G io n Meigetsuin of Kenchoji Temple)
Suzaki Kosenjo Monument Kyoonji Temple
Kamakura Joeiji Temple
Chuo Koeniriguchi Jochiji
Temple
Taihoji Temple
Kamakura Sta. and Bus Terminal
Kamakura Chuo Koen
Ohirayamakoen
Kamakura Enmeiji Kamimachi
Access to Kamakura
Hamanami
Daikeiji Temple Temple Yagumojinja Shrine
Kom Yamanoue
a Wakamiyaoji St. Zaim Wakam Kamakura Rotary Yamanouechuo
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St. 3 East
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DaiichiTemple Gimnasium Fukasawa Betsuganji Temple
Hiatarikoen
Tokoji Temple Junior High School
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Elementary Anyouin Temple Kamakura Gakuen
2 Chojuji Mt. Tendaisan
6 School Kamakura
Temple
7 Jogakuin Jogyoji 141.4m
JR Chuo Line Narita C Fukasawa Goryojinja
Grave Shrine Residence of Utsumi family
Airport 4 Attributed to Kamakura Temple Lawson
Kenchoji
Kenchoji Temple Nikaido
1 5
Elementary
Kakuonji Kaifukijizo
Shinjuku Police
box Hatakeyama
School Fukasawa Police Station Omachi-nichome C Nishimikado
Temple
Tokyo Junior High Fujimidai
Ticket Gate
(JR / East) Shigeyasu Ichinotorii
Underpass Fare Gate JR School Esujisakashita
(JR / East) Kamakura Family Mart Higashikajiwara
Tokyo Kamakura: 55 min
Kuzuharaokajinja Shrine Kamegayatsuzaka
C
Sta. Fukasawa
Shibuya shougakkomae
Tokyo Ofuna: 48 min JR Yokosuka Line Enlarged
C
Map of Kamakura Sta. Area
ATM Seven Eleven 0
Kajiwara 200m
Hino Toshimotos
Grave
Kaizoji Temple
Kiridoshi Pass
Yakuoji
Ennoji
Temple
The Museum of Modern Art, Yagumojinja Shrine
Temple (Nishimikado)
Genjiyama-iriguchi Kamakura Annex Tsurugaoka
Fare Gate Transfer Gate
Fare Gate Enoden Nishikajiwara Hiatari
Hachimangu Raikoji Temle
Kajiwara
(JR / West)
Odakyu Line (Enoden) Kamakura Daini Junior (Nishimikado)
Underpass
Ticket Gate Ticket Gate Sta. Fueda Kikyoyama Genjiyama Park Kobukurozaka
Kiridoshi Pass Hachimanguura
Shrine Museum
High School Zuisenji Temple Juniso
(JR / West) (Enoden)
Jokomyoji Remains of Yofukuji Temple
West Kewaizaka Kiridoshi Pass Temple Myodenji Oe no Hiromotos
Grave
Temple Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Egara Tenjinsha
Keikyu Zeniaraibenzaiten Shrine
Zeniaraibenzaiten Shrine Ogigayatsu Shrine Asaina Kiridoshi Pass
Kajiwaraguchi
Line Haneda Shrine Yoritomos Grave
Airport Remains of Kamakuragu
Kamakurareien Shomenmae Tachiarai
Yokohama Kamakura: 25 min Kamakura Station East Exit Bus Terminal Information C Lawson
l Statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo
Gokokuji
Shirahatajinja
Shrine
Hokkedo Temple (Otonomiya)
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Butsugyoji Temple Temple The Museum of Modern Art, Elementary & Junior High School, Shrine Morinagashinnos
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Kamakura Yokohama National Univ. Daitonomiya Grave
Yokohama Ofuna: 18 min No. Major Sites Along the Line Final Destination
Eishoji Temple
Kawakita
Film Museum
Monument of Okura Bakufu
1 Hasedera, Kotokuin (Great Buddha)
Daibutsumae
Fujisawa Sta., Kikyoyama
Mt. Genjiyama
Kamakura National
Seisen Elementary
Tenjinmae
Tokiwa Jufukuji Temple Treasure House School
92.6m (No entry permitted Kaburaki Kiyokata Hachimangu C Family Mart Daini
Elementary Kumanojinja Shrine
ibut
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kenchoji, Ofuna Sta., Kamiooka Sta., Hongodai Sta. Tokiwaguchi Junisojinja Shrine
Lawson C
Mishimajinja Shrine Yakumojinja beyond the Chumon gate)
Yokohama Sasukeinarijinja Shrine Memorial Art Museum
2 Kitakamakura Kitakamakura Sta. Daigakumae School
Jomyoji Temple
/Da
Shrine Wakaremichi
Sugimotodera
Seven Eleven
Hasedera, Yuigahama, Inamuragasaki Shichirigahama (Tokiwa)
Enkyuji C ATM
Yasakadaijin Shrine Temple
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Junisojinja
Nagoe, ChoshojiNagoe Shin-Zushi Sta., Midorigaoka Iriguchi Temple Hokaiji Temple
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ATM
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Sugimotokannon
3 Fueda Park
JR Tokaido/Yokosuka/ Hojoshi Tokiwa Residence Site
ori S
Nakanosaka
Keikyu Line Kamakura Youth Center
Shonan-Shinjuku lines
Enoshima-Kamakura Downtown Regular Sightseeing Bus
Wakamiyaoji Yukinoshita Post Office (Hagidera)
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achid
Yakumojinjamae Jomyoji
Momijiyama Yagura Yukinoshita
zu
Odakyu
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Daitonomiya Hinomishita
Kom
Enoshima Remains of Toshoji Temple
Ku
Sasuke Tatsumijinja Shrine
Line JR Negishi
Ofuna Kamakura: 7 min 4 Egara Tenjinsha, Kamakuragu
Ikkodo Takatoki Harakiri Yagura Godaido Myooin Kosokuji
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Remains of
yaoj
(Keihin-Tohoku)
Komorijinja Shrine Shisoan Myoryuji Hokokuji Temple Temple Temple
Shochojuin Temple
Line Daitonomiya
ami
Fueda
Kamakurashiyakushomae Temple (Takedera)
Wak
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Jomyoji Kamakurareien Shomenmae Tachiarai, Daibutsu Kiridoshi Pass The Chamber of Commerce Aotobashi
5 Kamakurabori Assembly Hall
Haseoyato Juniso
JR Yokosuka Line Jomyoji Kanazawa-Hakkei Sta., Hairando (round) Wakamatsu Uchikoshi and Industry of Kamakura (Kamakurabori Library)
Hairandoiriguchi
Ofuna JR Kamakura Sta. Jomyoji
Fujisawa Hasedera, Kotokuin (Great Buddha) Daibutsumae, Kajiwara, Kamakurayama, Suwajinja Shrine Daigyoji Komachi
Shonan-
Kitakamakura
Asaina Kiridoshi C 6 Daibutsumae Suwagaya, Enoshima, Ofuna Sta. Sasuke-icchome Kamakura Temple C ATM
Remains of Nichiren Tsujiseppo Shakadoguchi Kiridoshi Pass Former Residence Sensuibashi
Sta. (No through road) of Kachonomiya
Monorail
Kamakura Family Mart
Kuhonji Kuhonji (round) Kamakura City Hall
C
SevenEleven
Hirukojinja Shrine
7
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Onari C Kamakura Lifelong Learning Center
Tra
Katase-Enoshima
Kuhonji, Zaimokuza, Komyoji Shin-Zushi Sta., Kotsubo Elementary ATM Kamakura Post Office Hairandosakashita
ing
Enoden Line School Family Mart
is the final stop of the available area of Kamakura Kankyo Free Tegata. Onari Tourist Information Remains of Omachishakadoguchi
Kamakura City Tourism
Junior C
Hik
Please confirm the nearest stop to your destination on the maps. (Not open to the public)
Daibutsuzaka Central Library Association
High School Welfare Center Family Mart Hongakuji
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Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha)
Myohonji
Daibutsumae
C Lawson Temple Mt. Kinubariyama
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Sasamemachi Onarimachi Temple
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Kamakurayamajinja Gadoshita Joeiji Temple Gi
Hongodai Shrine Hase (Botamochidera)
Higashisensui
Kannon Ofuna Goryojinja Shrine Shugenji Temple e
(House of Kamakurabori)
Tsukikagejizo e n Lin Motohachiman
Ankokuronji Temple
Enod
Odakyu Okuinamura
Tomb of Ninsho Yuigahama Kamigawara
Inamuragasaki Temple City Hall Evacuation Area
E03 Yanagikoji
Fudarakuji Temple
Asaina Kiridoshi Monument of Sakanoshita
Shrine Evacuation area for Tsunami
Nichirenkesagakenomatsu Zaimokuza Seashore Zaimokuza
E04 Kugenuma C
Zaimokuza Beach Temple Western-style Restroom
Enoden Line
Kamakura Inamuragasaki Sta. Kamakura Kaihin Park-Sakanoshita
Senjuin Temple Historical Site Restroom (wheelchair available)
E15
Juichininzuka Komyoji
Shonankaigan-koen E Komyoji Temple
E05 E Seven Eleven
14
Enoshima Hase 12E 13 Wadazuka C ATM Route
134 Renjoin Temple
Historical Tomb Japanese-Style Restroom
E06 Yuigahama Enoshima
Koshigoe
E07 Kamakurakoko-mae E Gokurakuji
11
Nitta Yoshisadas
Legendary March Site
Iijima Daiichi
Junior High School Zushi City
Post Office
C Shop with Toilet
E
Enoshima 08 09
Shichirigahama Boat Distress Monument Inamuragasaki Flower Spot
ATM ATM
ATM
E Keikyu Line Inamuragasaki
Enoshima
10 Inamuragasaki
0 500m
School
Restaurant, Shop
Shin-Zushi
8min
Rules and Manners
Model Route 8min
on foot
8min
by train by bus
of Japan
Popular Recommended Route Opening hours:
Walking on the street
1. K amakura Sta.(East) - (via Komachidori St.) - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Kenchoji Temple - Engakuji Temple April-September 5:00-21:00/ October-
Kitakamakura Sta.
7min 13min
History of Kamakura steps and the Wakamiya Shrine at the bottom of it.
Maiden
Yanagihara Pond pleted. It is now an outdoor Daibutsu because the Daibutsu-den building was
destroyed by earthquakes and tsunamis.
In the restroom
-P lease use the toilets marked as on the map (backside).
(Lower Worship Hall)
Dankazura Approach Yabusame Horse Track Please avoid entering temples and restaurants only for using the toilet.
2. Kamakura Sta.(West) - Enoden - Hasedera Temple - Kotokuin Temple (Daibutsu) - Gokurakuji Temple - Enoden -
Kamakura Sta. - Bus - Hokokuji Temple - Zuisenji Temple - Bus - Kamakura Sta.(East)
Kamakura is an ancient city that has produced its own, original culture. Once Kawabata Yasunari, a writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature, Sando, or the formal approach to the Yabusame Horseback Archery is held here. April to September 8:00-17:30 - After usage, please flush the toilet.
it was a political capital along with Nara and Kyoto, and also the birthplace of lived and wrote many works in Kamakura. Blessed with the nature of the shrine. In the spring, it is lined with Temizuya (Water purification Basin) Temizuya
October to March 8:00-17:00
Kamakura Sta. Hasedera Temple Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha)
Japans first military government, the Kamakura Bakufu. Warrior Minamoto ocean and surrounding green hills, Kamakura today attracts a large number cherry blossoms and makes beautiful Visitors wash their hands and mouths (Water purification Basin) Entry to the inside of Daibutsu 8:00-16:30
Traveling by bus
West
no Yoritomo was appointed as Seii-Taishogun (shogun) by the Imperial Court of tourists. scenery. before worshipping at the shrine. Adult (age 13 and older) 200 yen, age 6 -12 100 yen
Yabusame Horse Track
in 1192 and established the Kamakura Bakufu government, which is the first Peony Garden Maiden (Lower Worship Hall) Additional 20 yen for entrance to the inside of Daibutsu -A t the bus stop, line up and respect the order of the line.
military government in Japan, whereas previously the Imperial Court in Kyoto Military Culture of Kamakura The peonies in the shrine garden are Rituals and wedding ceremonies are - When on the bus, if you are noisy you wont hear the bus driver announc-
10min 8min held power. Samurai, or warriors, in Kamakura daily refined their martial skills to prepare at their best from January to February dedicated here. ing information. Try not to make too much noise on the bus.
Hokokuji Temple Gokurakuji Temple 18min After Yoritomos death, the Hojo clan governed this area. Trade with the Sung to go to battle whenever necessary. Military culture-related goods, such as (winter peony) and from April to May Wakamiya Shrine Access
and Yuan dynasties of China prospered in the 13th century and a various aspects finely wrought armor, excellent swords, and scroll paintings depicting war, (spring peony). This was originally constructed in 1180. Genpei-ike Pond [Bus]
Kamakura Sta. of Chinese culture, including Zen (Buddhism), Zen-style architecture, Buddhist were brought to Kamakura from across the country. Yabusame, a ritual in Admission Fee: Adult 500 yen, Student (age Yanagihara Pond Take Enoshima Dentetsu Bus at Bay 1, or Keihin Kyuko Bus at Bay 6 at the Visiting temples and shrines
12min statures, and Chinese lacquer ware, were imported. which a person dynamically shoots three arrows while riding a galloping horse, 13-18) 200 yen, Child (under 12) free The autumn leaves are splendid here. Genpei-ike Pond East Exit of Kamakura Sta. Get off at Daibutsu-mae stop. - I nside the temple, stay quiet.
8min The Kamakura Bakufu ended in 1333. But the military culture of that era, in also originated here. Nowadays, Yabusame is held at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Genpei-ike Pond Hongu (Main Shrine) [Enoden] -A s a rule, do not smoke.
which the simple and strong spirit of warriors, traditional aristocratic culture, and Shrine on the final day of Kamakura Festival in April and on September 16 The ponds are adorned with cherry It is the main shrine of Tsurugaoka Take the train at Enoshima Dentetsu Kamakura Sta. and get off at the third sta- - To take a picture of a Buddhist statue, you must obtain permission first.
26min Zuisenji Temple Kamakura Sta.
East Chinese Sung and Yuan culture were blended, has continued to greatly influence every year. blossoms in spring and with red and Hachimangu. Throughout the year, Peony Garden tion Hase. About 7 minutes walk from the station. -B e careful not to damage any plants.
Japanese society down to the present day. white lotus flowers in summer. various rituals are dedicated here. - When entering the main hall for zazen meditation and praying, shorts and
Kamakura began flourishing as a temple town in the 17th century. From the Nationally important cultural property Dankazura Approach sportswear are not allowed.
22min 19th century, it became popular for beaches, resort areas, and residential districts. Komachidori St. Wakamiyaoji St. Dankazura Approach is closed from November
More Info http://www.tsurugaoka-hachimangu.jp/
2014 to March 2016 for construction.
3. Kamakura Sta.(East) - Remains of Toshoji Temple - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Yoritomos Grave -
Egara Tenjinsha Shrine - Remains of Yofukuji Temple - Zuisenji Temple - Bus - Kamakura Sta.(East)
A
t temples and shrines. A ritual to expel evil spirits by the karesansui dry landscape garden.
and rocks of mountains or hills. pavilion called chozuya or temizuya. (Purify your hands and mouth with
12min 100min throwing soy beans. Hojoshi Tokiwa Residence Site C2 Tokeiji Temple A3 water. Dont let the ladle touch your mouth!) Slightly bow, ring the bell,
In Town At Restaurants
2min 2 Sunday-3 Sunday of April
nd rd
This site was the Hojo clans villa.
This temple was a nunnery and a refuge for toss money into the money box, and pray in the Shinto bowing and clap- 1
Daibutsu Hiking Trail Zeniaraibenzaiten Shrine Daibutsu Hiking Trail
Kamakura Festival Wakaenoshima E3 women who were abused by their husbands until ping style (Nirei Nihakushu Ichirei). Bow slightly and leave. When leaving the Is this raw? Is this a warm / hot dish?
W
hole city around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Parades,
Can I buy just one of them? Do you accept a credit card?
The oldest artificial harbor in Japan. It was a the 19th century, in an age when women could precincts, make one bow towards the main hall and the torii.
yabusame (one day), splendid Shizuka no mai dance. center of trade.
not ask for a divorce.
Remains of Temples Chozu (Temizu) Is this cooked by heat? Check, please.
Kamakura Fireworks Festival Can I try this? How long do I have to wait?
35min 3min One day during late July-early August Remains of Yofukuji B4 ,
45min Hokkedo B4 , and Toshoji C4 Sugimotodera Temple C4
A
t Kamakura Beach. About 2,000 fireworks are launched
Kamakura Sta. Hasedera Temple
The oldest temple in Kamakura, founded in 734, How much is this? I smoke. Is this a cold dish?
West
on the seashore. The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura C3 /
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura Annex B3 Sugimotodera has an impressive stone staircase 1. Take a ladle with your right hand. 2. Take some water with the ladle. 3. Wash your left hand. 4. Take the
September 14-16 Tsurugaoka Hachi- covered with moss. ladle with your left hand and wash your right hand. 5. Take the ladle with your right hand, fill it with some
The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura was founded as the first
Kotokuin Temple
mangu Shrine Annual Festival museum devoted to modern art in Japan. It is located in the pre-
water, and put the water in your left hand. 6. Wash your mouth with the water in your left hand. 7. After Can I take a picture here? I dont smoke. What are the ingredients of this dish?
washing your left hand, place the ladle upright and rinse it with water. 8. Put the ladle back in its place.
12min 7min (Great Buddha) September 15, Shinko-sai cincts of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Closed: Monday (If Mon. is a holiday, it will be open.), and other
A
festival to show the local community to the Great Nirei Nihakushu Ichirei (Two bows, two claps, one bow) Let me use a restroom, please. Where is a restroom? I cant eat because of a religious reason/allergy.
Shinto Gods carried on portable shrines.
days. For details, please contact us. Meigetsuin Temple A3
Audio Guide Service
Norihiro Ueno Kamakura National Treasure House C4 Founded in 1160, Meigetsuin is known for the
September 16, Yabusame-shinji A variety of cultural properties, such as sculptures, paintings,
The audio guide (Japanese and English) is automatically activated by the mobile ter-
minal when you get close to a sightseeing location such as a shrine or a temple.
dynamic Shinto ritual. An archer in a Kamakura
A handicrafts, calligraphy, ancient documents, and archeological
beauty of its karesansui dry landscape garden and
another garden behind the main hall where you
Go straight
samurai costume takes aim at three targets from atop a Egg Dairy products grain Wheat Buckwheat Other Vegetables
documents, are preserved and displayed.
Inquiries: Tourism Information Center at JR Kamakura Station East Exit can admire its famous hydrangeas.
galloping horseback. Closed: Monday (If Mon. is a holiday, the following first weekday Make two deep bows. Clap your hands twice. Make one deep bow.
Rental fee: 500 yen/day will be closed.), during the exhibition period, special period, and
December 18 Hasedera Toshi no ichi year-end and New Year holidays. Temple Horse
Kamakura City Tourism Website Ennoji Temple B3
Turn Turn Fish Tuna mackerel Mackerel Whitebait Squid Shrimp Crab Shellfish
Hasedera
Toshi no ichi is a market along the approach Kamakurabori Library C3 Temple means Buddhist temples. Temple called Otera in Japan.
This temple is considered to be the origin of the
HP: http://www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/kamakura-kankou/en to the temple. Lucky items for the New Year such as Kamakurabori Library introduces and promotes Kamakurabori,
Japanese Buddhist funeral and memorial service Way of Praying
left right
daruma dolls, calendars and kumade rakes are sold. an 800 year-old traditional craft. You can watch videotapes
Twitter : @kamakura_ssinfo about Kamakurabori. A two-hour Kamakurabori experience ses- culture. The statue of Emma Daio (one of the Ten In front of the sanmon gate, which is the entrance to the temple, join your Bean Soy bean Peanuts Other Meat Beef Chicken Pork Other
December 31 Joya no Kane sion is organized (reservations needed). Kings of Hell) made in the Kamakura era (12th-14th palms together and bow to the main hall. Silently pray in front of the
Publisher: Kamakura City
Please point.
A
t temples Around 11:45 p.m., each temple starts ring- Closed: Monday, year-end and New Year holidays, and other
Published on February, 2015 centuries) is designated as an national important main hall, without clapping. You may go and look inside the temple if
days (please contact for information).
All information contained in this map is as of February 2015, and subject to change without notice.
ing a night-watch bell 108 times. cultural property. allowed and if you are interested. When leaving, join your palms together
and bow to the main hall.