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The history of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu can be traced back to the relationship between Yoritomo Minamoto and Hachiman kami.

Traditional culture that has been passed down from the samurai era to the present.

The development of Kamakura over time based on the histories of the Shinto shrines in the area.

Many important historical sites remain in and around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.

See

The shrine buildings and landmarks on the grounds of the temple, which remain barely changed, offer a sense of eternity.

This is a story of history, told through the many historical sites that remain outside the shrine grounds.

National treasures and important cultural properties that have been passed down within Tsurugaoka Hachimangu since the days of the samurai.

Natural scenery and seasonal festivals.

Prayers and Amulets

We conduct prayers for the fulfillment of your wishes.

These are rituals to celebrate and offer prayers of thanksgiving to people on various occasions in their lives, such as the Shichi-Go-San festival and Yakuyoke.

We pray for the fulfillment of your wishes and offer good luck charms.

Activities

The latest information about festivals, events, and news from the shrine.

Environmental, educational and cultural activities that we work on together with you.

Information on martial arts training, educational classes, religious organizations, and other groups and courses that anyone can participate in.

A guide to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu’s related facilities, including the Tsurugaoka kindergarten and Tsurugaoka Bunko.

Quarterly magazines and books that will help you better understand your faith and culture.

Activities

Tsurugaoka Bunko Education Class

Tsurugaoka Bunko offers a series of lectures on Shinto, history, literature, and other subjects.
Each course is held from May to March of the following year with 10 lectures in total (The Heart of Songs is every other month, 6 lectures in total; The Heart of Japan is 9 lectures in total), and are designed to be suitable for beginners.

Reiwa 2nd year opening course

※Please note that due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the final schedule for this year is not yet determined.

Special Lecture: Jointly sponsored by Enju-no-kai
The Heart of Poetry: Learning Tanka

Lecturer: Mr. Tadahito Ichinoseki (Poet)
Dates: Fourth Thursday of the month, 13:30-15:30
(To be held every other month starting in May)

Japanese Culture through an Extraordinary Story
“The Honcho Ghost Story”

Lecturer: Mr. Kiyoshi Shimada (Lecturer at Kokugakuin University)
Schedule: Second Thursday of the month, 13:30-15:30

The Study of Azuma Kagami

Lecturer: Mr. Yoshinobu Yahata (former professor at Kamakura Women's University)
Schedule: Third Thursday of the month, 13:30-15:30

Beliefs and Folklore in the Manyo-shu East Poem Part 2

Lecturer: Mr. Kenji Kato (Director of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Educational Research Institute)
Dates: Third Tuesday of the month, 13:30-15:30

The Heart of Japan (Free)

Lecturer: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Official
Dates: Second Tuesday of the month, 13:30-15:30

"The Cultural Properties of Kamakura"

Lecturer: Lecturer
The lecturers may change depending on the theme.

Mr. Kazuo Usui, Director of the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of History
《Statues of Kamakura and the Shrines in its Vicinity (Part 2)》

Mr. Yoshiaki Suzuki, Director of the Kamakura Kokuhoukan Museum
《The History and Culture of Kamakura as Seen Through Ancient Documents》

Mr. Makoto Fukuda from Kamakura City Board of Education
《Spotlight on Buried History IV》
Schedule: Lectures are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 13:30 to 15:30

The Tsurugaoka Bunko Education Class Guide (2020)

※Due to the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the schedule for this year is not yet determined

Course period: May of this year to March of the following year: Once a month for each course (10 sessions)
※The Heart of Songs is held every other month (6 sessions)
※The Heart of Japan is a total of 9 sessions
※Please contact Tsurugaoka Bunko for more information on the course schedule and content.
Capacity (of a building): 50 people per class
Course fee: 10,000 yen per year per course
※*The Heart of Japan series is free.
Reception Desk: Sunday, April 12, from 9:30 a.m.
※Please note that course applications will be closed when the course reaches capacity.
How to Apply: Please come to the Tsurugaoka Bunko to make a reservation.
A tour of the shrine grounds (Map)

If you have any requests or questions about the course, please feel free to contact us by email.

E-mail:international-affairs＠hachimngu.or.jp