1. Main Shrine (Jogu)

Designated as a nationally important cultural property

The main shrine building of the shrine enshrines Emperor Ojin, Himegami and Empress Jingu.
Together with the Wakamiya (Gegu), it is designated as a national important cultural property, and various ceremonies are held here throughout the year.

2. Wakamiya (Gegu)

Designated as a nationally important cultural property

Emperor Nintoku who is a son of Emperor Ojin, Emperor Richu, Empress Nakatsuhime no Mikoto, and Empress Iwa no hime are enshrined in Wakamiya.

3. Maruyama Inari Shrine

Designated as a nationally important cultural property

The shrine building is surrounded by red flags dedicated by many people wishing for prosperity and good fortune. It is the oldest building in the shrine grounds, dating back to the Muromachi period. At the Hitaki-sai festival in November, a ritual called Kamakura Kagura is held here.

4. Maiden

It is also called Shimohaiden, and stands on the site of the Wakamiya corridor where Shizuka Gozen devoted herself to Yoshitsune and danced with all her heart. In addition to festivals and events at the shrine, many weddings are held here throughout the year.

5. Shirahata Shrine

Minamoto Yoritomo and Minamoto Sanetomo are enshrined here. The shrine hall, which is painted in black, is very impressive. The shrine is deeply respected for the divine virtues of the kami enshrined here and is used to pray for victory and academic achievement.

6. Ancestral Shrine

This shrine was erected in 1949 to enshrine the ancestral spirits of the worshippers of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and the heroic spirit of that protect the land. Ceremonies are held twice a year, at the spring and autumnal equinoxes, when many people come to the shrine.

7. Hataage Benzaiten Shrine

It is located on an island in the Genji Pond, and the present shrine building was restored based on an old map from the Bunsei era (1980), 800 years after the founding of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Many people pray to the two-striped banner of the Genji clan for the raising of the flag of Yoritomo.

8. Imamiya

Reconstructed in 2021,this new building enshines three EmperorsGotoba,Tsuchimikado and Juntoku.

9. Usa Jingu Yohaijo

You can pray to the Usa Jingu Shrine (located in Oita Prefecture), the main Hachimangu shrine in Japan, from here.

10. "Parent" and "Child" Ginkgo Trees

The Great Gingko Tree, which had watched over the history of Kamakura, was toppled by strong winds in the early morning of March 10, 2010. At present the basal shoot (“Child” tree) is growing next to the place of the Great Gingko Tree (“Parent” tree). Part of the trunk of the fallen gingko tree can be seen up close in the cafe of the Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka Museum.

11. The Great Stone Steps

Located along the main approach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Stone Steps are one of the symbols of the shrine. From here, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city of Kamakura. On days when the air is clear, you can see the Pacific Ocean and Izu Oshima Island.

12. Yanagihara-shinchi Pond

The Firefly Release Festival and Cricket Release Festival are held here. The area is an especially beautiful sight during autumn as the leaves change color.

13. Yuiwakamiya Yohaijo

You can pray to Yubiwakamiya Shrine (located at Zaimokuza), the original shrine of the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, from here.

14. Crane and Turtle Stone

It is said that the stone will shine like a crane and turtle if washed with water.

15. Horseback Archery Range

The path in the middle of the shrine grounds, running east to west, is called Yabusame Baba. The Yabusame ritual is held here every year on September 16th.

16. Genpei Pond

Minamoto Yoritomo ordered Oba Kageyoshi and the monk Ryosento to build this pond.
The Genji Pond with its three islands that symbolize "birth" (prosperity) and the Heike Pond with its four islands that symbolize "death" (decline) are still facing each other as if reminiscent of the Genpei period.
When the cherry blossoms are in bloom in the spring, and the red and white lotus flowers are in bloom in summer, this area is a feast for the eyes.

17. Masako Stone

The Masako Stone, located behind the shrine building of Hataage Benzaiten Shrine, is a stone for praying for marital bliss and is also called Himeishi.

18. The Peony Garden

The Peony Garden, a strolling Japanese garden by the Genji Pond, is crowded with visitors when the New Year's peonies and spring peonies that are planted there are in bloom.

19. Tsurugaoka Bunko

The Tsurugaoka Bunko library is located in the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and houses a collection of materials about the history and culture of Kamakura as well as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Shinto shrines.

20. Treasure Hall

The Treasure Hall is located in the western corridor of the Main Hall. The historical documents and sacred treasures of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu can be viewed here.

21. Training Dojo

Kyudo, kendo, judo, and aikido are practiced at the training dojo. The dojo was founded with the goal of providing a place for the shrine’s worshippers, especially young people, to cultivate the character of a cosmopolitan person living in the modern world through the martial arts.

22. Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka Museum

This is on the site of the former Kamakura Museum of Modern art which was designed by the architect Junzo Sakakura. In 2019, after renovation work was completed, it was reborn as the Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka Museum, a new facility that showcases the culture of Kamakura.

23. Museum Cafe and Shop

A cafe attached to the Kamakura Bunkakan Tsurugaoka Museum. Inside the cafe, part of the Great Ginkgo Tree that fell down in 2010 is on display.

24. Tea house Kaze no Mori

A modern Japanese tea house supervised by the venerable Hikage Chaya.
Enjoy the exquisite tai-cha-zuke (sea bream and rice steeped in green tea) and sweets, as well as carefully selected teas and powdered green tea.

25. Oyatsu Rest Area

The resting place is located down the stairs on the west side of the main shrine, toward North Kamakura. It is a resting place for worshippers and visitors. Hot drinks and souvenirs are available.

26. Yanagihara Rest Area

This is a resting place for worshippers and visitors, located on the east side of the Mai-Den by the Yanagihara-shinchi Pond. Hot drinks and souvenirs are available.

27. Genji Pond Rest Area

A resting place for worshippers and visitors by the Genji Pond. Hot drinks and souvenirs are available.