Neighbourhood in Kamakura
Komachi and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
小町
Kamakura's centre: a busy snack and souvenir street from the station leading to the city's great shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū.
- places to see
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- walk past the highlights
- 1.3 km
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Komachi-dori runs from the east exit of Kamakura Station towards Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, parallel to the wide Wakamiya-ōji avenue. It is lined with snack stalls, sweet shops, cafes and souvenir shops, and on weekends it is one of the busiest streets in Kamakura.
At the top is Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, founded in 1063 and the most important Shinto shrine in the city. Its grounds hold ponds, a long staircase up to the main hall and the Kamakura Museum of National Treasures. Quieter temples such as Hōkai-ji are a short walk east. More of the city is in our Kamakura guide.
Don't miss in Komachi and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Start with these, then wander the side streets.
1. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
鶴岡八幡宮Kamakura's great shrine at the top of the main avenue, with a long flight of steps to the main hall.
2. Komachi-dori
小町通りBusy shopping street from the station's east exit, full of snacks, sweets and souvenirs.
3. Hokai-ji Temple
宝戒寺Small temple a short walk east of the shrine, covered in bush clover flowers in September.
4. Kamakura Museum of National Treasures
鎌倉国宝館Museum in the shrine grounds with Buddhist statues and art from the Kamakura period.
Walk Komachi and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in order
The highlights as one easy walk, about 1.3 km in all.
Stop 1
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Start here
Stop 2
Kamakura Museum of National Treasures
3 min walk
Stop 3
Hokai-ji Temple
5 min walk
Stop 4
Komachi-dori
9 min walk
More around Komachi and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Other places within walking distance. Each shows its Japanese name for maps and taxis.
Yasaka Okami Shrine
八坂大神A Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
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Questions
How far is Tsurugaoka Hachimangu from Kamakura Station?
About ten minutes on foot from the east exit, either along Komachi-dori or along the main Wakamiya-ōji avenue.
Can I visit Komachi-dori and the Great Buddha on the same day?
Yes. The Great Buddha is in the Hase area, a few stops away on the Enoden line, so many people do both in one day.
Sources
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