There are a long cherry blossoms lane headed to the shirine. It is excited to approach to the shrine while viewing the cherry blossoms. The blossoms with the red gate of the shirine is wonderful. There are many nice shops and restaurants near there. You can enjoy walking the area for a whole day. The autumn is also great season... More

We were part of a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony taking place here and it was gorgeous. We walked down the pathway leading into the temple and it was lined with blossoming Sakura (cherry blossoms), we went during the perfect time in April when they were almost in 100% full bloom. The walk aroudn the temple area, the bridge, the washing... More

don need admission fees so great for budget traveller unless u wan to enter their treasure house, propose u get a pigeon amulet which the temple is famous for, thn get down for a walk/lunch in the Wakamiya Street More

This was a pretty good shrine to visit. A lot to see. There is a large lake where you can feed the large carp and ducks. They were decorating for a holiday when we visited so it was extra beautiful. More

This was not my favorite shrine in the Kamakura area but it was very nice to visit. Due to the number of people there and the size of the grounds, it was not as intimate or serene as the Hase Kannon Temple, but this one is free. I felt a very spiritual presense there, even though I am not Shinto.... More

The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine is one of the main sites to see in Kamakura. From Kamakura Station, it was about a 10 to 15 minute walk up the tree covered Dankazura pedestrian path, which is in the center of a street. On the way back I took the Komachi-dori shopping street, which offered many great places for lunch. The shrine... More