Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu / 鶴岡八幡宮

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine is Kamakura's most important shrine. The shrine was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, and it is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto Family and the samurai in general.

Official Website

• Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu (Japanese Only)

Entrance Days

• Open throughout the year (including holidays)

Entrance Hours

• 6:00 to 21:00
• Admission closes 30 minutes before closing time.

Admission Fee

• Free

Treasure House

• Adult : JPY200-.
• Child : JPY100-.

Access to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu

By Public Transfer

From JR Kamakura St.

• By Walk 10 to 15 minutes
  • Through the busy Komachi-dori shopping street

Map of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu

Gallery of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu