Hase/Yuigahama Area
"A land of bliss surrounded by the sea and greenery, A street where historic temples and modern times merge, Highlighting the charm of Kamakura."
- Kotokuin (Kamakura Great Buddha)
- Hasedera Temple
- Goryo Shrine
- Yuigahama Boulevard
- Achievement Academy
- Gokurakuji temple
- Amanawa Shinmei Shrine
- Kosokuji Temple
Features
"The Hase/Yugahama area is surrounded by the sea and lush green hills, and boasts some of the most breathtakingly beautiful scenery in Kamakura. Here you can experience Kamakura's diverse charms, from the good old temples to the lively streets of today.
The Kamakura Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple, located in the center, is a symbol of peace and tranquility, and a visit inside will give you a sense of respect for ancient technology and Kamakura's rich history. On the other hand, Hasedera Temple is known for its huge wooden statue of Kannon Bodhisattva and seasonal flowers, offering visitors spiritual solace and natural beauty at the same time. Provide.
Shrines and temples such as Goryo Shrine, Jojuin, and Gokurakuji offer peace and healing to visitors, each with their own unique history, beliefs, and beautiful natural scenery. brings. In particular, Gokuraku-ji Temple is also known as ``Hydrangea Temple,'' and its approximately 13,000 hydrangeas are one of the symbolic views of Kamakura in early summer.
Yuigahama Odori Street is a street where history and modernity come together, and a variety of shops give visitors a sense of daily life in Kamakura, offering the joy of strolling and discovery. In addition, spots such as Amanawa Shinmeijinja Shrine and Kosokuji Temple each teach visitors about the depth of Kamakura's history and natural beauty.
The beautiful coastline of Yuigahama is a popular spot for walking and swimming, and is a symbol of the natural beauty of the Hase-Yugahama area. This area offers one of the most attractive landscapes in Kamakura, created by the harmony of history and nature surrounded by the sea and greenery.
The Hase-Yugahama area is a special place that offers all who visit the richness of Kamakura's spirituality and culture through its historic temples, natural beauty, and lively streets."
tourist attractions
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Kotokuin (Kamakura Great Buddha)
An unchanging smile
A thousand-year guardian who watches over the ancient cityThe Kamakura Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple is a national treasure that was cast in the 13th century and is approximately 11.31 meters high and weighs approximately 121 tons, and is one of the most famous seated statues in Japan. As a spiritual symbol of the ancient capital of Kamakura, this Great Buddha has survived natural disasters and leaves a deep impression on visitors with its smiling face, symbolizing peace and tranquility. It is an important spot that conveys the wonders of ancient casting technology through a special experience that allows visitors to experience Kamakura's history.
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Hasedera Temple
A sacred place of flowers that transcends time
A pilgrimage path filled with traditionIt is known for having one of the largest wooden statues of Kannon Bodhisattva in Japan, offering spiritual solace. Visitors are fascinated by seasonal flowers such as hydrangeas in the rainy season, cherry blossoms in spring, and colored leaves in autumn, and from the grounds you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kamakura's cityscape and the sea. A tranquil blend of nature and history, this temple is a special place for all who visit.
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Goryo Shrine
A place where history and nature intersect
The most unique shrine in KamakuraAn important shrine in Kamakura that has been around since the Heian period, it is affectionately known as ``Gongoro-sama'' and is known for its unique rituals such as the spectacular view of hydrangeas with the Enoden train in the background and the Yubana Kagura. It is also worshiped as the ``god of eyes,'' and many people visit here to seek divine blessings.
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Yuigahama Boulevard
A road where history and modernity intersect
The charm of Yuigahama BoulevardThis street is a fusion of Kamakura's history and modernity, and stretches from Hasedera-mae to Wakamiya-oji, and is an important route in Kamakura, lined with a variety of shops such as Japanese sweets shops and cafes. It has been a transportation hub since the Heian period, offering visitors the pleasure of walking and discovering.
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Achievement Academy
Following in the footsteps of Kukai
A sacred place for marriage with a spectacular viewJoju-in is a Shingon sect temple known as the place of Kukai's training, and is known for its promise of good relationships and the spectacular view of Yuigahama Beach. The hydrangeas bloom beautifully in June, and the view from the top of the mountain, which you can climb up 108 steps, is spectacular. This temple, a fusion of history and nature, is a special place in Kamakura where visitors wish for peace of mind and good relationships.
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Gokurakuji temple
A place of compassion and compassion
A paradise colored by hydrangeasGokurakuji Temple is an old temple in Kamakura that was built with the aim of achieving the Pure Land of Paradise.It is also known as ``Hydrangea Temple'' and is a beautiful place where approximately 13,000 hydrangeas bloom. This temple, which conveys the spirit of charity and salvation, and combines history and natural beauty, symbolizes the tranquility of Kamakura and offers visitors spiritual solace and the richness of nature.
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Amanawa Shinmei Shrine
The era of walking with Genji
The oldest sacred place in KamakuraThe oldest shrine in Kamakura, it enshrines Amaterasu Omikami, the country's guardian deity, and has deep ties to the Minamoto clan (Genji). Located on a hill surrounded by nature, there is a well believed to be blessed with children and the birthplace of the 5th regent, Hojo Tokimune. The temple grounds, which are in harmony with the beautiful nature, give a sense of peace, and also have literary value, appearing in Yasunari Kawabata's ``The Sound of the Mountain.''
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Kosokuji Temple
A quiet place where history breathes
A place where teachings and nature intersectKosokuji Temple was founded in the 13th century by Nichiren's disciple, Nichiro Shonin, and conveys the spirit of the religious reform of the Kamakura period. It is also known as the site where the Rissho Ankokuron, which appealed for the revival of Buddhism, was submitted, and there are seasonal flowers, the dungeon of Nichiro Shonin, and a monument to the poems of Kenji Miyazawa, making it an inviting place for visitors to think. Promote peace. This temple is a special place where you can feel the history and natural beauty of Kamakura.