Kamakura Station West Exit Area
"A space where the good old days and modern times intersect. Make a wish at a historic shrine, Experience local life."
- Onari Street
- Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
- Kuzuharaoka Shrine
- Genjiyama Park
- Kaizoji Temple
- Eishoji Temple
- Jufukuji Temple
Features
"The west exit area of Kamakura Station is quiet, but dotted with spots that give you a sense of Kamakura's rich nature and deep history, making it a place full of discoveries for visitors. Along the way to Yuigahama, there are hidden cafes and galleries that offer visitors a glimpse into both daily life and art in Kamakura.
Onari-dori is a shopping street that symbolizes the charm of this area, and is lined with shops that sell local ingredients and cafes that are housed in old houses, giving you a closer feel of life in Kamakura. This street is just a short walk from the west exit of Kamakura Station, and is a place where the lives of local people come alive, offering new attractions to visitors.
In addition, shrines such as Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine and Kuzuharaoka Shrine are known as power spots for increasing financial luck, fulfillment in love, and marriage, respectively. , offers a unique experience of making a wish in a mystical atmosphere surrounded by nature. These shrines are places where visitors can feel the spirituality and natural beauty of Kamakura at the same time, creating unforgettable memories for visitors.
Genjiyama Park is one of the representative walking spots in Kamakura, where nature and history are alive.It is a place where legends from the end of the Heian period remain, and there is a statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo, cherry blossoms in spring, and cherry blossoms in autumn. Autumn leaves fascinate visitors. This park is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and rejuvenate in nature.
Furthermore, temples such as Kaizoji, Eishoji, and Jufukuji form the spiritual landscape of Kamakura. These temples offer a variety of attractions to visitors, including seasonal flowers, legends surrounding water, and stories about historical figures such as Tokugawa Ieyasu and Minamoto no Yoritomo. In particular, places like Jufuku-ji Temple, which are designated as national historic sites, give you a sense of the depth of Kamakura's history and culture.
The Kamakura Station West Exit area is a place where Kamakura's nature, history, and daily life come together, and you can discover new things every time you visit. This area will hold special meaning for many visitors, whether it's for walking, resting, praying or learning about history."
tourist attractions
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Onari Street
Kamakura's hidden charm
A gentle stroll along Onari Dori"A shopping street that can be reached on foot from the west exit of Kamakura Station.
There are shops selling local ingredients and cafes located in old folk houses.
You can feel the daily life of Kamakura.
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Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
The legend of Minamoto no Yoritomo lives on
Wash your coins and pray for prosperityA unique shrine where visitors can pray for increased financial luck by washing their money. You can enjoy a mysterious atmosphere in a rich natural environment.
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Kuzuharaoka Shrine
A shrine that protects the secret of success in love
A green hideaway in KamakuraIt is known as a power spot for love fulfillment and matchmaking, and is also worshiped as the god of learning. It is a popular spot in Kamakura that attracts visitors with its three special stones, which are traditionally used to make wishes, and seasonal flowers.
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Genjiyama Park
Feel the breath of history
A natural paradiseSurrounded by the rich nature of Kamakura, it is a legendary place where Minamoto no Yoritomo's ancestors prayed for victory at the end of the Heian period. Located next to Kewaizaka, a national historic site, it forms one of Kamakura's Seven Cuts as a place where nature and history come together. There is a statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo in the central square, and it is known for its beautiful seasonal flowers, especially cherry blossoms and autumn leaves. It is a popular place for walking and resting in Kamakura, where you can enjoy history and natural beauty.
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Kaizoji Temple
A tranquil paradise where the legend of seasonal flowers and water lives on.
A quiet Zen temple, it is also known as the ``Flower Temple'' and ``Water Temple,'' and is characterized by seasonal flowers and legends related to water. In particular, the Yakushi-do Hall, which enshrines Yakushi Nyorai, has a rare statue of Yakushi Nyorai, providing peace and relaxation to visitors along with the beautiful natural environment. During the autumn leaves season, the road to the temple forms a colorful tunnel, giving visitors an unforgettable experience.
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Eishoji Temple
The protection of the Tokugawa family that transcends time
The legacy of the nunnery that lives on in KamakuraIt is the only nunnery in Kamakura, and was built by Okatsu, a concubine of Tokugawa Ieyasu. It received support from the Mito Tokugawa family, and its architectural beauty reflects the influence of the Tokugawa family. In particular, the hall with the crest of a trefoil hollyhock is symbolic, and is called the ``Mito-sama Nunnery.'' The Sanmon gate and the chief priest's cemetery, which were rebuilt in 2011, convey the depth of history to visitors.
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Jufukuji Temple
A stone-paved path invites you to take a walk through the history of Kamakura
It was founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo's wife, Masako Hojo, and was built to mourn for Minamoto no Yoritomo's body. Inviting Eisai, who spread the culture of tea, it developed as a Zen temple. It has also been designated as a nationally designated historic site as one of the ``Kamakura Five Mountains''. With its beautiful stone-paved approach and graves of famous people, it is a valuable temple that conveys to visitors the beauty of tranquility and history.