Ōmachi Shakadō Pass Site
大町釈迦堂口遺跡
Explore an archaeological site with unique cave tombs, revealing medieval Kamakura's religious life.
What it is
- Archaeological site in Kamakura City.
- Designated a National Historic Site in 2010.
- Part of the Japan Heritage 'Iza, Kamakura'.
- Valuable for understanding medieval religious practices.
What to see
- Flat area with evidence of 13th to 15th century buildings.
- Hillside with groups of yagura cave tombs.
- Distinct Jizo-yagura and Nichigetsu-yagura.
- Sixty-four yagura confirmed on the hillside.
- Yagura are horizontal cave tombs and Buddhist halls.
- Three large celadon bowls, over 20 cm, were excavated.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ōmachi Shakadō Pass Site Open in Google Maps
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