Yosano Akiko Poetry Monument

"A poetry monument on the precincts of Kotokuin Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. It's engraved with one of Akiko's poems in her own handwriting. The left side of the monument is engraved with Japanese writing that says ""In Celebration of the 700th Anniversary of the Construction of the Great Buddha of Kamakura, April 1952, Ajinomoto Co., Ltd."" The right side is engraved with the poem in Romanized script, along with an English translation and the monument's story in English."

Spot details

Address: Kanagawa Kamakura-shi Hase 4-2-28 Map
Area: Kamakura Area
Phone: 0467220703
Hours: 8:00-17:30(Last entry17:15)
[Oct.-Mar.]8:00-17:00(Last entry16:45)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee to worship]300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * Because of the corona, the admission time is 8:00-17:00 (Last entry 16:45) for a while.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available
Pet friendly: Possible (as long as you put it in a cage or bag)