Japan Midokoro / Kanagawa Prefecture / Kamakura / Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture · Historic Site
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
- Nearest stationKamakura Station 0.9 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Important Cultural Property
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū (鶴岡八幡宮) is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is a cultural center of the city of Kamakura and serves as the venue of many of its most important festivals with two museums.
From the Wikipedia article “Tsurugaoka Hachimangū” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Tsurugaoka Hachimangū. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kamakura Station, 0.9 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Important Cultural Property |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangū?
- Kamakura Station. It is 0.9 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Tsurugaoka Hachimangū a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Important Cultural Property.
Nearby

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Kamakura Museum of National Treasures: Urashimataro (Public domain), Tsurugaoka Museum, Kamakura: Barry Ratzliff from Sapporo and Tokyo, Japan (CC0), Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama: Wiiii (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kobukurozaka: Ktmchi (Public domain), British Antique Museum Kamakura: Santa365 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Shirahata Shrine (Kamakura Hokkedo Ruins): Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0)
