Kamakura-gu Shrine
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This shrine enshrines Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, and has been revered as the guardian deity of the shogunate.
Highlights
- Shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo
- Guardian deity of the Kamakura Shogunate
- Palace Remains
- Seated Stone
- Hakuryu Shrine
Basic Information
- Address
- 421, Nikaido, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Kanagawa
- Access
- Take the Kamakura City bus (line Kamakura 20) bound for "Kamakura-guu (Ota-guu)" from bus stop number 5 at the East Exit of Kamakura Station (JO07). Get off at the final stop, "Ota-guu", and it's about a 10-minute walk from there. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Cld.Days
- None
- Fee
- ¥500 for adults, ¥250 for elementary and junior high school students
- INFO
- Parking is available free of charge for visitors. However, please be aware that the road leading to Kakuen-ji Temple is very narrow, typical of Kamakura. Please drive carefully and be courteous enough to yield to oncoming traffic.
Overview
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