Kanazawa Kaido Area
A journey to Kanazawa Highway, where nature and the spirit of harmony live and breathe, and to the tranquility of bamboo temples and historical temples to heal the soul.
- Hokokuji Temple
- Sugimotoji Temple
- Ichijo Ekan Sanso
- Jomyoji Temple
- Kamakura Shrine
- Ekaraten Shrine
- Kakuonji Temple
- Former Kachonomiya residence
Features
"Kanazawa Kaido is an attractive walking route that connects Kamakura and Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama City, and is steeped in nature and history. This old road is known for its beautiful scenery and historic sightseeing spots dotted along the road, making it a great place for walkers and cyclists to get a feel for the local life while enjoying Kamakura's rich natural surroundings. provide an opportunity.
Hokokuji Temple is known for its magical bamboo forest and is affectionately known as ``Takedera.'' Visitors can experience the timeless tranquility and Japanese spirit by enjoying matcha tea in the bamboo forest. Sugimoto-dera Temple is a special place for those seeking peace of mind, serving as the starting point for a tour of sacred sites in the Kanto region. At Ichijo Ekan Sansou, you can experience the beauty of Japan through the dry landscape garden and elegant interior, and at the cafe within the facility, you can spend a relaxing moment with the fusion of Kamakura's nature and Japanese culture.
Jomyoji Temple and Kamakuragu Shrine reflect Kamakura's spiritual heritage and offer visitors a historic experience. Egara Tenjin Shrine is worshiped as the god of learning and is especially popular with students taking entrance exams. Kakuonji Temple is known as a place where the teachings of various Buddhist sects come together to heal illness and suffering.
The former Kyukachonomiya residence is a valuable asset that conveys the beauty of Western-style architecture from the early Showa era to the present day, and is a special presence that adds Western charm to Kamakura's diverse cultural heritage. Kanazawa Kaido and its surrounding sightseeing spots are a must-visit place for visitors to Kamakura who want to deeply appreciate its natural beauty and historical background."
tourist attractions
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Hokokuji Temple
A place where silence and history speak in the bamboo forest
Hokokuji Temple, affectionately known as ``Bamboo Temple,'' is a historic temple in Kamakura known for its fantastic scenery created by 2,000 Moso bamboo trees. Built in the early 14th century, it symbolizes the fall of the Kamakura shogunate and the beginning of the Muromachi shogunate, and visitors can experience the timeless tranquility and Japanese spirit while enjoying matcha tea in the bamboo forest.
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Sugimotoji Temple
A journey of faith that transcends time
A world of silence beckoned by moss-covered stone stepsSugimoto-dera Temple, a historic temple built in the 8th century surrounded by the majestic nature of Kamakura, was built by Empress Komyo's dream. As a starting point for a tour of Kanto sacred sites, the moss-covered stone steps and white flags nestled among the greenery offer visitors peace of mind. In particular, the statue of the eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva is an important cultural property of the country, giving visitors a deeply moving and spiritual experience.
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Ichijo Ekan Sanso
An ancient hideout where the spirit of Japan is alive
A mountain hut where you can enjoy a peaceful timeIchijo Ekan Sansou (Ichijo Ekan Sansou) This mountain villa, which was moved to Kamakura in 1959 (Showa 34), is part of the Ichijo family's historic villa that was used for tea ceremonies during the Edo period. It has been designated as an important cultural property, and its dry landscape garden and elegant interior convey the beauty of Japan to visitors. In particular, its design allows you to feel the nature that Ekan loved through the windows, and the Sugito paintings are reminiscent of court culture. The cafe experience at Cafe Yobaitei also offers a relaxing moment that combines Kamakura's nature and Japanese culture.
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Jomyoji Temple
A quiet garden that transcends time and space
Jomyoji Temple, which strongly reflects Kamakura's spiritual heritage, was founded by Yoshikane Ashikaga, a senior vassal of Minamoto no Yoritomo. The charm of this temple lies in its stone and sand dry landscape garden and the tea experience at Kisen-an, which conveys to visitors the essence of traditional Japanese culture. Furthermore, at the stone oven garden terrace, you can enjoy Western cuisine against the backdrop of the nature of the ancient capital, making it an attractive point where the cultures of East and West intersect.
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Kamakura Shrine
A light that illuminates history
A shrine dedicated to the hero Imperial Prince MoriyoshiKamakura Palace was built by Emperor Meiji out of respect for Prince Morinaga, who rebelled against Takauji Ashikaga but died at the age of 28. The treasure hall, the dungeon of Imperial Prince Mori, and the wooden statue of ``Nasae Sugawari'', which is said to ward off evil spirits, remain on the premises, and the rituals to ward off evil spirits at the Sakazukisha and autumn Kamakura Takigi Noh performances provide visitors with a rich historical experience. .
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Ekaraten Shrine
A timeless place of prayer
Sacred place for test takersEgara Tenjin Shrine is an old shrine in Kamakura built in the Heian period that enshrines Michizane Sugawara, who is known as the god of learning and is widely worshiped, especially by students taking entrance exams. This shrine, which was revered by Minamoto no Yoritomo as the guardian deity of the demon gate, attracts many visitors for events such as brush memorial services. Welcoming visitors to the area, Ebudezuka, decorated with the brushwork of the late famous kappa manga artist Shimizu Kon and reliefs of kappa created by 154 manga artists, creates a space that fuses culture and nature.
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Kakuonji Temple
A sacred place where four sects meet
Kakuonji Temple, which inherits the history of KamakuraKakuon-ji Temple, founded by the second regent, Yoshitoki Hojo, is a fusion of the teachings of various Buddhist sects centered on Yakushi Nyorai, who prays for healing from illness and suffering. This is the place to do it. The principal image and statues of guardian deities, which have been designated as important cultural properties, convey the art of the Kamakura period, and you can enjoy a panoramic view of Kamakura from the grounds. The ``Kurojizo'' festival is held every August, and is a valuable opportunity to convey the spirituality of the good old days to the present day.
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Former Kachonomiya residence
A Western-style heritage that transcends time
A mansion that protects the tranquil beauty of KamakuraThe former Kyukachonomiya Residence, a masterpiece of Western-style architecture from the early Showa period (early 20th century), was designed as the residence of Marquis Hironobu Kacho in Kamakura. With its half-timbered exterior and roof made of copper plates, it is a valuable asset that conveys the beauty of Western-style architecture of the time to the present day. The garden is a French-style garden, and its beauty is displayed to visitors when the building is open to the public in spring and autumn. The former Kachonomiya residence is a special presence that adds a Western charm to Kamakura's diverse cultural heritage.