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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (Tsurugaoka Hachiman Grand Shrine)
鎌倉市雪ノ下２丁目１−３１
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is a Hachiman shrine located in Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also known as Kamakura Hachimangu. Founded in the late 11th century as the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan, it subsequently became the protective deity of the Kamakura samurai. In modern times, it is highly recognized in the Kanto region as the shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate. The shrine grounds are designated as a National Historic Site. Its former shrine rank was Kokhei Chusha (a mid-tier national shrine), and it was a shrine listed in the separate table of the Association of Shinto Shrines. However, procedures to withdraw from the Association of Shinto Shrines are currently underway (see below).
Enshrined deities
Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu
History
Established by Minamoto no Yoritomo as the guardian deity of the Kamakura Shogunate, this shrine served as the center of faith for Kamakura samurai. It enshrines the Hachiman deities and is revered as a deity of victory and good fortune.
Blessings
It is worshipped for its benefits in luck in competitions (guaranteed victory and career advancement) and in love (bringing together compatible partners).
What visitors say
As an iconic shrine in Kamakura, the grounds offer many highlights, including seasonal natural scenery, shrine buildings, and Genpei Pond, making it a convenient base for sightseeing. Morning visits allow visitors to enjoy a quiet atmosphere, and the approach path passing through the Dango Kuzuya (a historic section of the old road) is recommended for its beautiful scenery. During New Year's and other holidays, the surrounding area becomes a pedestrian-only zone, bustling with food stalls and crowds.
Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 – 20:00
- Tuesday: 6:00 – 20:00
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 20:00
- Thursday: 6:00 – 20:00
- Friday: 6:00 – 20:00
- Saturday: 6:00 – 20:00
- Sunday: 6:00 – 20:00
Access
- 月曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
- 火曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
- 水曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
- 木曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
- 金曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
- 土曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
- 日曜日: 8時30分～16時30分
Annual events & festivals
- January 1 onwardHatsumode (First Shrine Visit of the Year)
The chief guardian shrine of Kamakura, associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo. The three New Year days see one of the highest visitor counts in the country.
Founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, this is the chief guardian shrine of Kamakura. During the first three days of the New Year, a large number of worshippers visit, filling the Wakamiya-oji and Dandake approach paths with activity.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Wakamiya-oji and Dandake approach paths
- ・Chief guardian shrine of Kamakura
- ・One of the top Hatsumode destinations in Kanagawa
- August (around Risshu, the start of autumn)Bonbori-sai (Lantern Festival)
On summer nights, hundreds of lanterns inscribed by celebrities illuminate the shrine grounds.
Around the start of autumn, approximately 400 lanterns inscribed by literary figures and celebrities line the approach path and are lit in the evening, creating a quintessential summer scene.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Approximately 400 lanterns
- ・Inscriptions by celebrities
- ・Atmosphere of a summer night
- September 14-16Reidaisai (Annual Grand Festival) and Yabusame-shingi (Horseback Archery Rite)
The most important festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, featuring a vigorous yabusame (horseback archery) rite.
The most important festival held from September 14 to 16. On the final day, a vigorous yabusame (horseback archery) rite is dedicated, in which archers dressed in the hunting attire of Kamakura-period warriors shoot targets from horseback.
HighlightsSee details on the official site ›- ・Yabusame (horseback archery) rite
- ・Shinko-sai (divine procession) with mikoshi (portable shrine)
- ・Kamakura's largest festival
Dates can shift from year to year. Please check the official information before you go.
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