This temple is most notable for its wooden statue of Kannon, the 11-headed goddess of mercy, but it also has a lovely garden and pond, and a viewing platform with a great city view.

This important shrine, dating back to 1063, is a popular site for weddings and other events during the year, and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season.

This nearly 47-foot bronze statue of Amida Buddha is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.

A large temple bell, a teahouse and a shrine that preserves a tooth of Buddha are highlights of this Zen temple, which has been designated a national treasure and is ranked number two of the city's five most powerful temples.

Founded by the priest who introduced Zen Buddhism into Japan, this temple was built in 1180, and is ranked third of the city’s five most powerful temples.

Ranked number four of the city's most powerful temples, this temple houses a wooden seated Buddha with sleeves and skirts and one of Kamakura's ten famous wells.

This temple once served as a shelter for abused wives, who were able to divorce their husbands by staying here for three years.

Visitors to this temple can see the temple's copper bell and view Mt. Fuji.

One of the oldest Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura features a huge bronze statue of Nichiren.