Hasedera Temple長谷寺

Name: Hasedera Temple
Telephone: 0467226300

4.5

Temple

Hasedera Temple is located around five minutes’ walk from Hase Station on the Enoden Line. Besides the Kannon Hall, which houses an impressive statue of Kannon (the Goddess of Mercy) with eleven heads, the temple complex also includes six other main buildings, including the Amida-do, Taikoku-do, and Benten-do buildings. Hasedera Temple is situated in one of the most scenic parts of Kamakura, and there is an observation platform with spectacular views of Kamakura’s streets and coastline. With beautiful trees and flowers that change with the seasons, the Hasedera Temple has been called “Kamakura’s Western Paradise,” and is affectionately known as the “temple of flowers.”

Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Hase 3-11-2 (Shonan / KamakuraArea)

0467226300

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Reviewed:2018/11/30 No Mt. Fuji view today

Hase-dera, also known as Hase Kannon is a very large temple complex located on multiple elevations. Tranquil and serene surroundings. Flowing water, fish ponds, and ooh ... so many, many, many Buddha...

Reviewed:2018/11/21 One of the most beautiful temples in Japan

Hase-dera temple is by far one of the most beautiful and serene sites that I’ve visited. Obviously there are several breath taking Buddha statues throughout the temple, but you will also get so see...

Reviewed:2018/11/19 We went to visit the Great Buddha, but this was the highlight

We knew there were several temples and shrines in the area of the Great Buddha (which was our intended visit), and chose this at random. What a beautiful site! Several shrines, a cave, a walling path...

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