Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura. It was founded in the 11th century by Minamoto Yoriyoshi, and Minamoto Yoritomo moved it to its current position in the late 12th century. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the god patron of samurai and of the Minamoto family. The shrine grounds are entered through torii, a Shinto gate after which there are two flat and one arched bridge over Genpei ponds, ´Genpei-ike´.

There are several other sub-shrines included in the Tsurugaoka complex. The Junior shrine, Wakamiya, the Senior shrine, Hongū, and the Maruyama Inari shrine. Kamukara Museum of National Treasure, Museum of Modern Art, Maiden pavilion are also included in the temple complex, and they often they often host different events, dances and music performances.