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Kanagawa (神奈川県)

In Kamakura’s Hase neighborhood, pair a hillside temple with the Great Buddha, then walk down to the shore.

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The Kannon Hall at Hasedera Temple in Kamakura
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Getting to Hasedera Temple

From Kamakura Station (鎌倉駅)

Change from JR to the Enoden (江ノ電) at Kamakura Station and ride to Hase Station (長谷駅). Walk inland from Hase and follow signs for Hasedera.

Hase Station (長谷駅)

Entrance to the Enoden’s Hase Station in Kamakura
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Public transport in Google Maps Hasedera’s official train and walking directions

Three stops in order

  1. 1. Hasedera Temple (長谷寺)

    Climb past the gardens to the Kannon Hall and the terrace overlooking the coast. Check the temple’s admission hours before heading uphill.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Hasedera admission and access

  2. 2. Kotokuin Great Buddha (高徳院 鎌倉大仏)

    Continue inland to Kotokuin to see the seated bronze Great Buddha in the open air.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Kotokuin’s official visitor guide

  3. 3. Yuigahama Beach (由比ヶ浜)

    Head back toward the sea for a shoreline walk. Return to Hase or use Yuigahama Station (由比ヶ浜駅) for an Enoden train to Kamakura.

    Walk in Google Maps Map of the stop Yuigahama Beach official access guide

Hasedera and Kotokuin have separate admission. Keep to the pavement on the busy road between them.

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