Kamakuragu Shrine
Teruji Hagiwara
 (Japan Artists Association member)


Kamakuragu Shrine

This shrine was constructed in 1869 by Meiji Emperor and dedicated to Morinaga Shinno (Otonomiya). Behind its main building are the ruins of a jail called Doro, where Morinaga Shinno was imprisoned by Ashikaga Takauji's brother Tadayoshi.

ü Tourist attractions include a treasure house, Uchiyama Masayoshi distinguished services monument, Hori Sokyu tanka-inscribed monument, Kamakuragu Shrine monument, Maple monument.

ü Seasonal flowers: <spring> someiyoshino (cherry blossoms), Odorikosou

ü Annual events: Kusaka(May 5), Reitaisai Festival(August 19-20), and Takigi-no, or an open-air torch light Noh drama performance (The beginning of October;Reservation required. Contact Kamakura City Tourism Association.)

ü Time required: 20 minutes to one hour