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Hatano Benzaiten Shrine
鎌倉市雪ノ下1丁目8−31
Located on an island within the Minamoto Pond inside the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, this shrine enshrines Benzaiten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Kamakura and Enoshima.
Enshrined deities
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
History
This inner shrine is situated on an island in the Minamoto Pond within the precincts of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. It is said to have been established by Hojo Masako. Since ancient times, a Benzaiten shrine has existed here, and in 1266, a wooden statue of Benzaiten in the nude form, donated by Nakahara Mitsuki, was enshrined.
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What visitors say
Located within the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the shrine sits on an island-like area floating in the pond. The pond is home to lotus flowers, turtles, koi, and ducks, and is characterized by numerous flags lining the surroundings. Goshuin (shrine seal stamps) are available as handwritten copies at the distribution counter starting at 9:00 AM. There is also a stone called Masako Ishi (Masako Stone) behind the shrine building.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Thursday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Friday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Saturday: 8:30 – 16:00
- Sunday: 8:30 – 16:00
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