Kamakura-gu Shrine

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A Shinto shrine located in the Nikaido neighborhood of Kamakura. The shrine is also called Otonomiya (Great Tower) Shrine. The shrine is dedicated to Prince Moriyoshi, son of Emperor Go-Daigo, who toppled the Kamakura shogunate and brought about the Kenmu Restoration. The shrine was founded in 1869 by Emperor Meiji. Protective lion mask charms are sold at the front shrine. These charms are derived from Prince Moriyoshi, who hid a lion mask charm inside his helmet when he went to battle to ensure his safety. There is also a dungeon behind the main shrine building where Prince Moriyoshi is believed to have been imprisoned for nine months. A 30-minute walk from the East Exit of Kamakura Station. There is also a bus bound for Kamakura-gu (Otonomiya) Shrine which leaves from the station.

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Nikaidou 154 Map
Area: Kamakura Area
Phone: 0467220318
Hours: 9:00-16:30
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
[Shinen Admission fee course]Adults300yen, Elementary school age students and under150yen
Parking Lot: Available (for pilgrims)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

Hatsumode new year visit to pray

Reviewed : 2017.01.03

Kamakuragu is not the most famous and popular shrines for new year visit to pray in Kamakura; but it is good. Not too crowded; but they have all elements as a Kamakura shrine. It is sufficiently...
Fantastic way to spend a morning and avoid the crowds

Reviewed : 2016.07.28

This shrine is a great place to avoid crowds and have a garden walk. It isnt overly commercial and focused on different ways to part tourists from their money; seems more focused on groomed gardens...
beautiful green and peaceful place

Reviewed : 2016.07.18

This is quite a recent shrine in Kamakura, built during the Meiji period to commemorate Prince Morinaga, who was imprisoned and executed here. It thereby glorifies loyalty to the Emperor. It is quite...