Beyond Tokyo
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
The heart of Kamakura
The great shrine at the head of Kamakura’s avenue from the sea.
Our take
- The avenue
- Lotus ponds
- Address
- Kamakura, Tokyo
About Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū stands at the top of Wakamiya-ōji, Kamakura’s avenue to the sea.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Tsurugaoka Hachimangū before you go.
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What’s nearby
Distances from Tsurugaoka Hachimangū are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Haneda Airport31 kmCar or taxi 109 min
- The Shibuya crossing39 kmCar or taxi 137 min
Main railway stations
- Shinagawa Station37 kmCar or taxi 131 min
- Shibuya Station40 kmCar or taxi 138 min
Location
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