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Kanagawa Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū

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鶴岡八幡宮

Historic Kamakura shrine, guardian of the Minamoto clan, with beautiful grounds and important cultural properties.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
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What it is

  • Founded in the late 11th century.
  • Built as the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan.
  • Also called Kamakura Hachimangu.
  • Main shrine rebuilt in 1828 by Tokugawa Ienari.

What to see

  • The main shrine, an Important Cultural Property.
  • The approach to the shrine, Wakamiya Oji.
  • The Genpei Pond on the grounds.
  • Grounds designated as a National Historic Site.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県鎌倉市雪ノ下2丁目1−31 Open in Google Maps

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