About Tsurugaoka Hachimangu:- The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is Kamakura's most important shrine along with its foundation during the year 1063 and further enlarged which is further moved to its current site in 1180. The founder and the first Shogun of the Kamakura Government is Minamoto Yoritomo with the shrine dedicated to Hachiman with it’s patron God by Manimoto family and the Samurai in general. The shrine can be reached via a long wide approach road which leads from Kamakura’s waterfront through the entire city centre and the multiple toril gates throughout the way gives the main hall and shrine museum to display various treasures include shrine, swords along with masks and documents.
How can reach:- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine is located in Kamakura city which come in Kanagawa Prefecture of the Japan country. It is just 64.7 KM distance from Tokyo capital city.
Its nearest train station is Kamakura which is just 1.6 KM far from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu which is direct connected to Tokyo capital city.
"Narita International Airport" is just 124.5 KM distance where tourists can get international flights to mostly foreign countries.
Nearest Major Airport:- "Narita International Airport" is a large airport of the Japan where tourists can get flights to many countries direct which is exact 124.5 KM far.
Nearest Railway Station:- Kamakura station - Yokosuka Line (1.6 KM distance). Tourists can get trains to Tokyo and other cities direct.
Bus Services:- Buses are available from "Narita International Airport" (124.5 Km) to Kamakura city tour.
Taxi Services:- Taxis are available from "Narita International Airport" (124.5 Km) to Kamakura city tour.
Established Year:- 1063
Japan National Treasure site:- Yes
Location:- Kamakura, Japan (Central).
Tourist Attractions:- Reitaisai Festival, two Museum, Giant Ginkgo tree, two ponds, garden, cherry blossoms, Red torii (gates).
Things to Do:- visit 1000 year old shrine, festival celebration (March), Visit Yabusame, full cherry blossoms (April).
Kamakura Weather Temperature
Months | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Average Low (℃) | 2.3 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 15.0 | 18.6 | 22.4 | 24.0 | 20.6 | 15.0 | 9.6 | 4.9 |
Average High (℃) | 9.9 | 10.3 | 13.2 | 18.5 | 22.4 | 24.9 | 28.7 | 30.6 | 26.7 | 21.5 | 16.7 | 12.4 |
Nearest Accommodations:- Hotel Kamakura Mori, Kaihinso Kamakura, Diamond Kamakura Bettei Society, Kiyaza Kamakura Hotel, Pension Green Grass, t-Reef Vacation House, Yuigahama House, Shangri La Tsuruoka, Villa Sacra, Hotel In The Moon, Ohmachi Junxion, Hostel Yuigahama + Soba Bar, Fukuya - Soba Bar And Hostel, Guesthouse Miminichi, Webase Hostel, Zen Vague, Iza Kamakura Guest House & Bar.
Distances from Kamakura city:-
Tokyo City : 64.7 KM
Yokohama City : 30.6 KM
Osaka City : 485.4 KM
Nagoya City : 329.0 KM
Sapporo City : 1,216.3 KM
Kyoto City : 334.9 KM
Nara City : 454.5 KM