Kamakura Hasedera Temple

Hasedera Temple (長谷寺) is a beautiful Buddhist temple located in Kamakura, Japan. It is known for its stunning gardens, beautiful buildings, and impressive collection of Buddhist art.

The temple was founded in the 8th century and features a main hall, called the Kannon-do, which houses a stunning wooden statue of Kannon. The statue is about 9.18 meters tall and is one of the largest wooden statues in Japan.

The temple is famous for its hydrangeas. About 2,500 hydrangeas of about 40 varieties are planted on the temple grounds, and the best time to view them is from mid-June to mid-July each year. In particular, the 200-meter-long walking path called the “Hydrangea Path” is filled with colorful hydrangeas, creating a beautiful scene.

Another must-see attraction at Hasedera Temple is the Benten-kutsu Cave, which is located behind the main hall. The cave features several small shrines and statues, and is dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of music and knowledge.

Getting there

From Kamakura Station to Hasedera Temple:

Train

Kamakura Station ↓ Enoden Line ↓ 5 minutes (3 stops) Hase Station ↓ Walk about 7 minutes ↓ Hasedera Temple  (Cost 200 yen)

Details

Hours	8:00 AM – 4:30 PM April to June / 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission	Adults: 400 yen Elementary school students: 200 yen
Phone	+81 467-22-6300
Address	3 Chome-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016
Official Website	https://www.hasedera.jp/en/

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