Setsubun-sai at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
節分祭（鶴岡八幡宮）
Experience Kamakura's most iconic bean-throwing ceremony for good health and luck.Setsubun is a traditional Japanese ritual held to drive away evil spirits and welcome the arrival of spring. At the iconic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura, this major event takes place every year on February 3.
Highlights
About Setsubun-sai at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
- Cultural Immersion: Experience one of Kamakura's largest traditional rituals to understand Japanese customs.
- Dynamic Ceremony: Witness the high-energy bean-throwing ritual up close.
- Perfect Itinerary: Combine your visit with sightseeing around the historic Kamakura area.
- Crowd Management: Arrive early and use public transport to avoid traffic and limited parking.
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February 3, 2027
Weather forecast
Mon
8/3
27°/23°
84%
Tue
8/4
27°/22°
20%
Wed
8/5
28°/23°
26%
Thu
8/6
31°/25°
81%
Fri
8/7
32°/26°
70%
Sat
8/8
31°/26°
73%
Sun
8/9
28°/24°
58%
Plan your stay & activities
Tips
Clothing
It is cold in early February; please bring warm clothing.
Access
Public transport is best; use JR or Enoden Kamakura Station.
Etiquette
This is a sacred ritual; please act respectfully and mind the crowds.
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