Dankazura

Historical landmark · Kamakura-shi ·

Dankazura

Historical landmark · Kamakura-shi ·

Elevated walkway with cherry trees leading to shrine, illuminated at night

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2 Chome-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588, Japan Get directions

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"An iconic elevated stone promenade bookended by crimson torii gates that leads straight to a major shrine, celebrated for spectacular cherry-tree tunnels in April and early-summer azaleas; historically conceived as a prayer route, it becomes a communal stage for family outings and seasonal blossom viewing." - Mari Krueger

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Dankazura

Bernard S.

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We visited on a very sunny "Coming of Age" public holiday so the Danzakura walkway was quite crowded with people making their way to the temple.The elevated path to the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine was constructed in 1182 by the first Kamagura shogun. It is still obviously very popular today - especially on Shinto feast days

Grant M.

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Even in the summer it's a really pleasant shaded walk. It's elevated and surrounded by trees, so it's very safe. Very cool approach to the temple.

Damien S.

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Well maintained walk way. Easy to get to from Kanagawa train station. Shaded and nice breeze. Slight incline and very easy to walk.

Reiko H

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Buds of cherry almost made it to bloom when I last visited Dankazura a few weeks back and now I would believe it’s a full Hanami and the entire atmosphere and picture must have been totally amazing. Lovely path to walk under the long stretches of cherry blossom trees and this season has been so wonderful when people from all walks of life gathered here for one purpose.

吉田栗栖

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Many years ago (when I still worked in Kamakura) I was utterly horrified when they chopped down all the big sakura trees in the middle of the main road. Then they renovated it and made a longgggg walkway in the middle of the road and replanted young Sakura trees along it. Now we get to enjoy them at full bloom! What a splendid long term idea!

Jeon S.

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Romantic, cozy, and beautiful street within the roads. Feeling strongly of Japanese atmosphere.

Jhames

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Traditional atmosphere lined up with many souvenir and dessert shops.

Ozzy

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What a peaceful little walkway!

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Dankazura

Bernard S.

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Grant M.

Google

Even in the summer it's a really pleasant shaded walk. It's elevated and surrounded by trees, so it's very safe. Very cool approach to the temple.

Damien S.

Google

Well maintained walk way. Easy to get to from Kanagawa train station. Shaded and nice breeze. Slight incline and very easy to walk.

Reiko H

Google

吉田栗栖

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Jeon S.

Google

Romantic, cozy, and beautiful street within the roads. Feeling strongly of Japanese atmosphere.

Jhames

Google

Traditional atmosphere lined up with many souvenir and dessert shops.

Ozzy

Google

What a peaceful little walkway!

Dankazura

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