Hasedera

Hasedera Temple is a very beautiful and peaceful temple in Kamakura. The atmosphere here feels calm and relaxing, a nice break from busy places. The temple is located on a higher place, so you can see beautiful sea scenery from above. The view is really nice and refreshing, especially on a clear day. Inside the temple area, you will also find a beautiful garden/park with many Buddhist statues. Walking around this area feels very peaceful and spiritual, and it’s nice to take your time here, not rushing. They also have unique souvenirs, much better compared to many other temples. Not just typical items. I bought a nice bracelet here, simple but meaningful. If you visit Kamakura, Hasedera Temple is a place worth stopping by. Calm, scenic, and very memorable.

Beautiful place with an observation deck overlooking the coastline. It is important to be quiet and be respectful of your surroundings as it is a shrine where locals come to pray. You have to buy a ticket to enter that, as of now, is priced at ¥400. There are ticket machines with English translations at the entrance and you get a paper ticket that can be kept as a souvenir. There are also information pamphlets in English for visitors to get to know the shrine. Best visited in the morning when there isn’t as many people so you can stroll in a calming atmosphere.

This was a trip in early December when we wanted to see autumn leaves during a day trip from Tokyo. Hasedera Temple was a really enjoyable visit with different things to see - a Buddhist temple cave with wall carved statues and many small relics figures. You can walk through the low and small tunnel of caves for a unique experience. There was also a viewing area of the Kamakura coast and town and spacious garden to walk around with areas to pray. From the train station you can take a 45 minute walk towards the coast to enjoy a seaside walk then towards Hasedera temple.

Hasedera is such a beautiful temple! I really enjoyed the traditional architecture and serene gardens. It was a very peaceful and memorable visit, definitely worth experiencing for yourself. You can enjoy great views of the beaches in Kamakura from above here!

I had a great time wandering around the temple in May this year. This was totally worth your time to nourish your mind and body with the beautiful zen garden, stunning Japanese architecture, and as a Buddhist, I am stunned by the large Buddha statue sitting in the main temple. I used to practice meditation but somehow lately have not been actively doing so, but there I could feel the steadiness and peace in the air flowing through my mind. Highly recommend this temple if you are going to Kamakura.

If you are in the area, stop by. It's a lovely temple and grounds. We made a day trip from tokyo to see the temple and the big Buddha and preferred the temple way more than the statue. The grounds are beautiful. There's enough space that you dont feel like you are tripping over others. Take cash.

BEAUTIFUL and HUGE temple! This temple is famous for the 11 headed Kannon statue. There are a lot of statues including Ryo-en Jizo (group of three little jizo) There are 3 different locations within the Temple. There are beautiful gardens, even Kamakura viewing platform. (Kamakura Shichifukujin Pilgrimage site for Daikokuten- God of Wealth)

We visited Hasedera in Kamakura during a weekday, and it was a bit crowded, with many local students on school trips exploring the grounds. Even so, the temple was peaceful and incredibly beautiful. The garden paths, statues, and stunning coastal views made the visit worthwhile. It’s a lovely place to wander, reflect, and take photos.

There is an admission fee to enter. Worth it. Beautiful temple and gardens. Lots to see. Don't miss out on the ocean view!

This temple was truly beautiful, with stunning scenery throughout the grounds. I appreciated that they accepted credit cards for entry, especially since many spots in Kamakura are cash-only. What did leave me a bit let down was the number of vendors and small fees for nearly everything once inside--I wasn't expecting to have to pay for prayers or blessings. Still, it was a worthwhile place to see and experience.

Overcrowded but a nice temple to visit with an impressive variety of things to do there, including a hydrangea path (not sure what it is the rest of the year) if you are able to walk up to see the view, and a cave where it is clear some monks spent some very intense religious days and nights. Good place for souvenirs as well and the street to and from the temple is lined with interesting shops and cafes.

Hasedera is one of the iconic temples in Kamakura, with beautifully maintained greenery and temple architecture. The entry free is 400 yen, which is higher than most but I think it is well worth visiting compared to Kotoku-in. This temple has momiji walkways and steps leading to the main hall, as well as other smaller temples on the sides for viewing. I personally enjoyed the small ponds, kois, ocean views, and other temple architecture which was thoroughly maintained. Highly recommend anyone who enjoys picturesque views of nature and temples to visit Hasedera.

There are a lot of temples in Kamakura. But Hasedera is worthy of your visit. 1. The main statue is magnificent. 2. The flowers are so beautiful that you have to Instagram them. 3. The ocean views are so breathtaking! I love Kamakura.

Hasedera Temple / Kamakura -- Kamakura is an embarrassment of riches when it comes to temples and shrines, and each one provides its unique characteristics. Just down the street from Daibutsu (The Great Buddha) (review: https://yelp.to/QkEM4lK5Wu), this hillside Buddhist temple was the last one Jamie W. and I visited on our Kamakura day trip but definitely not the least. In fact, the striking black frame of the main temple (versus the usual vermillion) made it visually our favorite (photo: https://yelp.to/p2JPfZQroq). The centerpiece of the temple is the eleven-headed statue of Kannon, one of the largest gilded wooden statues in Japan. Next door is a small museum flanked by a golden statue of Amida Buddha (photo: https://yelp.to/naq5bJRQKj). A terrace provides a panoramic view of Kamakura. Even without the summer hydrangeas, the grounds are quite fetching with several koi ponds and hundreds of small statues of the Jizo Bodhisattva helping the souls of deceased children reach paradise (photo: https://yelp.to/l1xz5v8FoY). There's even a dark cave dedicated to Benten, the goddess of feminine beauty, where we had to hunch over to avoid a concussion (photo: https://yelp.to/GD2Ub2WAws). Admission is ¥400. RELATED - Exploring Japan? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2qrUBZo

Hasadera is nestled in the mountain area of Kamakura, over all the shrines in the immediate area, this is my personal favorite, even over the giant Buddha at Kotoku-in. Reason being the peaceful and forest ambience is a site to see. The shrine also has a bit of a stairway walk ( about 5 minutes and a decent pace) which grants you a view of Kamakura and its ocean bay. Overall, it is much quieter and less crowded than popular shrines in the area, a must visit for those who prefer a tranquil shrine experience.

Beautiful temple that is situated very near the Kamakura Train Station. It is situated on some hills, so there are some stairs, but nothing too far. A lot of greenery, and a fabulous view of the coast at the top of the trail by the temple! There is also a restaurant there, but we did not have the chance to try it.

We ended up in Kamakura early in our trip hoping to catch a glimpse of Mt Fuji. After having success, we decided to wander the area and wound up at Hasedera. The grounds are really quite special, with gorgeous gardens, a lovely temple, and stunning views of the city and sea below. To be honest we didn't know anything about Hasedera, but greatly enjoyed a peaceful, albeit short, visit. The area of town surrounding the temple is quaint with a variety of eateries and stores. A couple notes...there are a decent amount of stairs inside the temple grounds, but also a tiny snack shop, picnic tables and lots of shade. There are restrooms located just outside, as well as inside (although neither provide soap).

Beautiful temple. Beautiful ocean views as well. Pretty crowded but not too bad. There are quite a few stairs so it's not very accessible if that's an issue. Would highly recommend! The entrance fee was 400 or 500 yen I believe.

We visited Hasedera during a day trip to Kamakura. We went right after seeing the Great Buddha of Kamakura, and I feel a little bad for the Kannon statue that lives in this temple. At over 30 feet tall, it's one of the largest wooden statues in the country, made of camphor and gilded a glittering gold. It would be the leading Buddhist icon in almost any other city, but in Kamakura, the Daibutsu is just the obvious Beyoncé. Hasedera is worth a visit in its own right, though, a beautiful, peaceful temple with gorgeous architecture and an elevated view of the seaside town of Kamakura and the ocean past its shores. We moved through quickly and missed the cave, which seems cool, but we enjoyed walking around the grounds, even in the September heat. We cleansed our hands at the entrance and got mikuji on our way out. I pulled a kichi, a great fortune, while my husband pulled a hankichi, which is not so great. Not sure what Hasedera is trying to say about me, but I liked Hasedera. I'd recommend it if you're visiting Kamakura. Make sure to give the Kannon her due.

Hasedera is a large Buddhist temple that is one of the most visited sights in Kamakura. It is known for having a large 30 foot tall statue of Kannon, a Buddhist god of compassion and is about 1300 years old. This place is impressive because the main temple is only a small part of what you will see here. The temple grounds are actually a complex made up of several smaller buildings and stairs. Expect somewhat of a climb, as it was built on the side of a mountain. Because of this though, you will enjoy fantastic views of the city of Kamakura and the surrounding ocean. This place is known for being crowded during the high season, but luckily, I visited in December and there was no wait time at all.

Hasedera temple belongs Joudoshu. This is a very famous tourist spot as the temple of hydrangea in Kamakura city. However, in the top season of hydrangea, this becomes very very very crowded. We have to make a waiting line for entering sometimes in June. Therefore, please be prepared for such a situation. This temple has a very large precincts. There are not only the main temple as Kannon-do temple but also some auxiliary temples. Also the mountain which has promenade is in the back of the precincts. We can see a beautiful view from the promenade. And many hydrangea flowers on the mountain in June. This temple charges the entrance fee at the toll booth on the left side before the entrance gate. Entrance fee is 300 yen and in case of child is 100 yen. This temple is the place of some pilgrimage rounds. (1)4th place of Bandou celebrated 33 Kannon temples pilgrimage (2)4th place of Kamakura celebrated 33 Kannon temples pilgrimage (3)One place of Kamakura Enoshima Shichifukujin pilgrimage We can get "Goshuin" (handwritten sign and stamp of temples and shrines) at here. They offer some versions of Goshuin per pilgrimages. If you want them, you should visit Goshuin window at the left side after entering the entrance gate. They charge 300 yen per one. In addition, they offer only one Goshuin per a collection book. I recommend you would see the inside while you wait Goshuin because we have to wait for a while after depositing own Goshuin collection book to the staff. Then, after seeing inside, you would receive Goshuin at Goshuin window. Don't forget to receive it before getting out. Details about Goshuin is below. http://60ee3107.starfree.jp/goshuin.html 長谷寺は鎌倉にある浄土宗の寺院です。 たくさんの紫陽花が咲き誇る寺院として有名ですが、紫陽花のトップシーズンにはとにかくひたすら混みます。 6月には中に入る為に長蛇の列が出来るほどですので、その際は覚悟してお出かけ下さい。 長谷寺の境内はかなり広いです。 本堂である観音堂以外にも地蔵堂など、いくつかの建物があります。 そして、6月になると紫陽花が咲き乱れる山が境内の奥にあります。 その山には散策路が設けられていますので、ゆっくりと散策を楽しんでみて下さい。 天気の良い日には散策路から綺麗な鎌倉の海が望めます。 なお、長谷寺の境内に入るには拝観料を支払う必要があります。 入口の左脇に料金所があります。 大人300円、子供は100円です。 そして、この寺院は下記の巡礼のスポットになっています。 (1)坂東三十三観音 第四番札所 (2)鎌倉三十三観音霊場 第四番札所 (3)鎌倉江の島七福神 大黒天 御朱印ですが、上記の巡礼毎の御朱印を入口入って左側にある御朱印所にて頂戴する事が出来ます。 志納金は各々300円です。 なお、御朱印帳ごとに1体の御朱印しか授与して頂けませんのでご注意下さい。 一度に複数の御朱印を頂くにはその分の数の御朱印帳を事前に用意して行って下さい。 また、御朱印が授与されるまで時間がかかりますので、最初に御朱印帳を預けてから境内を見てまわる事をオススメします。 そして、帰り際に御朱印帳を受け取ると良いです。 ただし、御朱印帳を受け取るのを忘れて出ないようにご注意下さい。 御朱印については下記のリンク先にまとめてあります。 http://60ee3107.starfree.jp/goshuin.html

Kamakura is my "Kyoto substitute". Whenever I need quick cultural or spiritual fix, I go there. But.. it's still not Kyoto. They are indeed beautiful but just can't match up with the magnificence of temples/shrines in Kyoto... Until I came here. Only little less than 10min walk from Hase station As soon as I got inside after paying the admission(¥400), there are two beautiful ponds with lots of beautiful koi fish. And they weren't blooming but I noticed that lots of lotus, that are signature flowers in "heaven" for Buddhist world. The main hall has the main attraction - a Buddha statue which is approximately 5m tall. According to the history, this is the reason of this temple being built. Some monk who was also superb woodcraft man bear Nara(western Japan), curved two Buddha statues and released one of them in the sea. Then beached up on the Kamakura shore. As it is authentic, it looks quite magnificent. The peaceful face and quiet room definitely helped me chill and put me in a deep thoughts... actually deep and empty thoughts... Also strolled behind the hall, there are a few spots that have quite scenic view of Kamakura town and the sea. Definitely great to spot to take selfies for your instagram. Going back to the pond area, there was a cave. And it was sooo cool inside. All lit with candles and tons of Buddha statues curved on the wall or placed on the shelves. This is quite unique among all temples I've been in Japan. If you are to visit Kamakura, definitely add this to your itineraries!

One of my favorite temples. Many beautiful unique things to see. Some parts are under construction now. Price: Adult ¥300($3) Location: Walking distance to Hase station, a bus stop and Daibutsu!

On my second trip to Japan, we spent a day in Kamakura and Hasedara was one of our many stops. I love visiting temples and shrines, but this has got to be my favorite to date. It has a little of everything you want. Zen gardens, a beautiful view of the beach, tons of sculptures, a cave, and more! I could have spent hours there! There's a little hike to the top of the bamboo forest area that has beautiful views. There's also an extra charge to visit a museum inside the temple grounds (we didn't do this). If you're planning a trip to Kamakura, make sure this is on your list to visit!

Another amazing temple in Kamkura. This is about 90 minutes away from Tokyo, but well worth the trek. The views here are amazing, as are all the sights and flowers. This was an accident as we really had no plans on coming here and we saw it from the corner of our eyes as a ton of people were flocking here so we decided to give it a shot. It's actually a huge place and there is an entrance fee, but it isn't much. We might have picked a wrong day as this place was packed! Still, with all the beauty this place provided we didn't care much about the crowd. At the highest point you'll get a great view of the surrounding ocean town. It's truly an amazing place and I feel thankful that we found it. I hope that anyone reading this will check it out at some point in their life.

There is a reason why this place has 5 stars from most of the reviewers here. It is a very beautiful place. Even if you aren't buddhist, you will appreciate all the care that goes into this Buddhist Temple and gardens. There is a beautiful view of the distant beach and sea! There's alot of stairs! The highlight for me was the cave. You'd need to duck down as the ceiling isn't very high but it was a fun walk through. Entrance fee is Y300 but if you wanted to go to the museum, that will be an extra Y300 that you will pay inside before the doors to the museum. We didn't go to the museum so I can't tell you about that. If you're hungry there is a dining hall, as well as a snack stand and vending machines and picnic tables/ benches were you can rest and eat. I couldn't find the area to drop off my son's stroller so we carried up the stroller up and down the stairs. This temple is about a 10 minute walk from the Big Buddha temple. You can also take bus 1 or 6 to get here from the subway bus depot and get off at Hase kannon stop.

Went to this temple by accident on my way to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha) Daibutsu. I saw people turning left from the train station and I thought this was the way to the Great Buddha. I am glad I turned left. They just happen to have hydrangeas festival. All the flowers was so beautiful, I kept stopping to take many pictures. Temple itself was interesting too. The first floor (before you climb steps to the temple) was home for many jizo. It was so spiritual, I stopped taking pictures to observe many jizo. Once at the second floor, there was a huge wooden statues. Later I learned those 11 heads were for different phase in search of enlightenment. The cave was interesting too. They had several different statues, depending on which wish you want to make. They had a small restaurant and snack shop to fill your appetite. The cost to enter was only $3 (300 yen) and worth every penny (or should I say yen) I paid, as I ended up staying here for two hours.

I've visited this temple once a year for the past 8 years. It never gets old. The sights and scenery are breathtaking. From the cherry blossoms that greet you when you first enter onto the grounds, to the beautiful view of Zushi beach from the top of a winding path. There are ponds filled with colorful koi fish , caves to explore, and many random things to see along the way. Elaborate shrines, different Buddha's, colorful flowers, rock garden and the list goes on and on. This temple is on your left as you make your way towards the great Buddha from the train station. Enjoy, I know I always do!

I am constantly amazed by the beauty of the shrines and temples around the Kamakura area. This was the 3rd or 4th religious site I visited in one day and all of the decorative elements including the sculptures, ponds, plants and manicured trees were simply breathtaking. I felt as if everything within the confines seemed to be placed at its exact location with particular meaning and purpose. I was told that the little stone figurine lined-up in rows situated around the Jizo-do Hall are representatives of children that had died young or in infancy and the parents had donated money to have the figures placed there and have their souls prayed. At the top is the Kannon-do Hall that sat the golden Hase Kannon or known in English as "The Buddhist Goddess of Mercy" dated all the way back to the 12th century. Get your fortune told in paper form and select from various languages - Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean for a small donation of 100 yen.

There are so many temples in Japan, it's easy to get templed-out on your first trip. However, this is a must and was my favorite. It was expansive, serene and beautifully kept. The pictures do not do it any justice.

Hasedera Temple For anyone who has time to take a day trip to see temples outside of Tokyo, I highly recommend visiting Kamakura. There is a lot to see there and some really nice stores and restaurants. One of the highlights was the Hasedera Temple that's perched high in a beautiful wooded surrounding. At the highest elevations on the site, you'll find a sweeping view of the ocean and a nice beach. The grounds are beautiful and the buildings, including the main temple, are very ornate. It's fascinating to watch the rituals of those who light candles and pray. This was one of the high points of my visit to Kamakura. If you go, my only advice is to avoid the weekends. The trains, train stations, and sites are really crowded.