Yakumo Shrine (kamakurashiyamanonai)
八雲神社
Historic shrine in Kamakura, home to unique cultural properties and a plague-exorcising ritual site.
What it is
- Founded during the Bunmei era (1469-1487).
- Also called Yamanouchi Yakumo Shrine.
- Goryo Shrine manages it concurrently.
- A plague-exorcising ritual was held here in 1224.
What to see
- Current main hall built in 1846.
- 24 masks and costumes are a cultural property.
- A Koshin-to stone tower is a cultural property.
When to go
- Participates in Enkaku-ji's Kojyo Benten Grand Festival.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
神奈川県鎌倉市山ノ内585 Open in Google Maps
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