Kamakura Kokuhoukan Museum

Museum / Science Museum
Kamakura Kokuhoukan Museum (“Kamakura National Treasures Museum”) is a history and art museum located within the precincts of the Tsurgaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was opened in 1928. The exhibits include carvings, paintings, ancient documents etc. donated by local temples and shrines. The museum building is itself designated as a National Registered Tangible Cultural Property.

Spot details

Address
Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yukinoshita 2-1-1 (Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine) map map Map
Phone
0467220753
Hours
9:00-16:30 (Admission until 16:00)
Closed
Monday (the following weekday in the case of a public holiday), exhibition replacement periods, special arrangement period, New Year's Holiday
Fees
[Admission fee] General400-700yen (varies depending on the exhibition)
Parking Lot
Not available
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Available(KOKUHOUKAN2022)
Note
Temporary suspension:Closed until June 14, 2020 (Information as of June 8, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget
[Lunch] 1-1,000 yen
[Night] 1-1,000 yen
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Available
Infant friendly
Available

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • Period Culture
    4.0 Reviewed : 2018.10.13
    Quiet little museum tucked in the outer grounds of Hachimangu that feature mostly Kamakura treasures of all shapes and sizes. Fascinating collection of temple statuary.Well worth seeing out.
  • Definetly worth a visit
    5.0 Reviewed : 2018.09.01
    We basically stopped in because it was really boiling hot outside and after going around the temple we needed a break from the heat. Heat or no heat this place is utterly amazing and well worth a...
  • Well worth a visit
    5.0 Reviewed : 2018.06.21
    This museum is a treasure. You can admire the beautiful exhibits and gain an appreciation of Kamakura.

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