Hase-dera / 長谷寺
Hasedera is most famous for its statue of Kannon (The goddess of mercy). The Statue shows Kannon with eleven heads, each representing a characteristic of the goddess. About the 9meter tall wooden statue is one of largest wooden sculpture in Japan. It statue was carve from the same tree as the similarly tall statue at the Hasedera Temple in Nara.
Official Website
Entrance Days
- Open throughout the year (including holidays)
- Treasure House will close every Thuesday
Entrance Hours
- 8:00 to 17:00 (March through September)
- 8:00 to 16:30 (Octorber through February)
Admissions
| Individuals | Group (more than 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | JPY300-. | JPY250-. |
| Child | JPY100-. | JPY50-. |
Treasure House
| Individuals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adult | JPY200-. | |
| Child | JPY100-. | |
Access to Hasedera
By Public Transfer
- From JR Kamakura St.
- Take Enoden Railway Line and get off at "Hase St." and about 5minute walk from the station.