[2025 Kamakura Attraction] Travel Guide for Gokurakuji (Updated Apr)

🌊The summer in Kamakura is just like in a cartoon. Outside the car window is the azure blue sea and Mount Fuji in the distance⛰️ The sea surface is sparkling under the sun. The ideal summer is thus embodied. If you also plan to come to Kamakura, please accept this guide📖 ⭐⭐One-day tour in Kamakura, no turning back Kamakura Station➡Komachi-dori➡Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine➡Hase Station➡Kamakura Great Buddha➡Nachirigahama➡In front of Kamakura High School➡Enoshima➡Shonan Kaigan➡Enoshima Station➡Hanging Tram➡Ofuna Station Kamakura, a place with so many beautiful scenery, is really unforgettable. Whether it is the Shonan Coast by the sea or the romantic atmosphere of Gokurakuji Temple, it makes me feel like I am in the world of comics. If you also want to experience this beauty, remember to visit Kamakura! #KamakuraTravel #KamakuraDayTour #JapanAttractions

It is a 2-minute walk from Gokurakuji Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway. The temple was founded by Ryokanbo Ninsho. The founder was Hojo Shigetoki, the third son of Hojo Yoshitoki. The founder was the first chief priest who developed the site for the temple's construction. The founder was the person who provided the funds for its construction. The connection with the Hojo family is apparent. The temple was once vast, but now only the mountain gate and main hall remain. The grounds are filled with double-petaled and single-petaled cherry trees planted by Hojo Tokimune. It is said that there is a mixture of double-petaled and single-petaled trees on one branch. It would be nice to see it in the cherry blossom season. #Gokurakuji #Shrines and Temples #Temples and Temples #Kamakura #Kanagawa Tourism

#springwander If you’re looking for a stunning cherry blossom spot in Kamakura, Gokurakuji Temple is a must-visit! This peaceful temple is surrounded by beautiful sakura trees, creating a magical atmosphere in spring. Unlike the more crowded cherry blossom spots, Gokurakuji has a serene and hidden-gem vibe, making it perfect for a quiet stroll and some amazing photos. During peak sakura season, the temple’s entrance and surrounding streets turn into a pink wonderland. The combination of traditional temple architecture and delicate cherry blossoms is simply breathtaking! Why You Should Visit: ✔ A peaceful and less crowded cherry blossom spot in Kamakura ✔ Stunning mix of temple scenery and sakura, perfect for photography 📍 Address: 3 Chome-6-7 Gokurakuji, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0023, Japan #Kamakura #Japan #CherryBlossoms #Sakura #SpringVibes

🌟Hydrangea is also called hydrangea. The hydrangea season in Japan is from late May to early June every year. Today, let’s share 5️⃣ destinations for viewing hydrangeas in Kamakura, Japan‼ ️ - 1️⃣Meigetsu-in Temple (Hydrangea Temple) 🪻Flowering period: early June 📍Address: 189 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 (extended to 17:00 in June) 🎫Tickets: 500 yen for adults, 300 yen for children 🚃Transportation: 10 minutes walk from JR Yokosuka Line "Kitakamakura Station" 🌟Features: 2,000 blue hydrangeas, the "悟り窓" window view in the abbot's courtyard is a masterpiece 2️⃣Hase-dera Temple (Hana no Mitsuji Temple) 🪻Flowering period: mid-June to early July (late blooming varieties can last until the rainy season) 📍Address: 3-11-2 Nagaya, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30) 🎫Tickets: 400 yen for adults, 200 yen for elementary school students 🚃Transportation: 5 minutes walk from Enoden Hase Station 🌟Features: 2,500 hydrangeas of 40 species, the observatory overlooks the sea of ​​flowers and Sagami Bay at the same time 3️⃣ Achiujiuin (Cliff Hydrangea Tunnel) 🪻Flowering period: early to late June (forecast to be in full bloom from June 8, 2025) 📍Address: 1-1-5 Gokurakuji Temple, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 (may close early on rainy days) 🎫Tickets: Free 🚃Transportation: 3 minutes walk from Enoden "Gokurakuji Station" 🌟Features: 3,000 hydrangeas grow on both sides of the 248 stone steps, and the end faces the sea view 4️⃣ Kenchoji Temple (Zen Flower Garden) 🪻Flowering period: mid-June to early July 📍Address: Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:30-16:30 🎫Tickets: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for junior high school students 🚃Transportation: 15 minutes walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station 🌟Features: The dry landscape garden collides with hydrangeas, and the steep slope of Bansengfang tests your physical strength but has a high rate of filming📸 5️⃣Yuanjue Temple (Secret Hydrangea Road) 🪻Flowering period: late June to early July (the latest hydrangea blooming spot in Kanto) 📍Address: 409 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 🎫Tickets: 300 yen for adults, 100 yen for elementary school students 🚃Transportation: 1 minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station 🌟Features: Wabi-sabi aesthetics of white hydrangea and moss garden, tea ceremony experience at Fo Ri An (reservation required) - 🚗Transportation 1️⃣Recommended package: Enoshima-Kamakura Pass (1,640 yen from Shinjuku, including round-trip JR + Enoden unlimited rides) 2️⃣ Charter a car for convenient and worry-free travel

🔖Tokyo Slam Dunk Mecca, Kamakura Travel Guide!🩵 (✅I've written down the expenses and tips below, so read through to the end) A space like a youth movie that you can meet if you travel about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokyo! It's easy to get to from Shinjuku, so many people look for it as a nearby travel destination. On the 8th day of my Tokyo trip, it was the most impressive place, so I hope everyone visits it. 🩵 ——————————————— 🔖 How to get to Shinjuku ➡️ Kamakura ✔️Purchase Enoshima - Kamakura Free Pass (round trip 1640 yen) ▫️Just follow the 🌟Odaku line signs at Shinjuku Station You can buy it at the Tourist Service Center or the machine in front of the center In fact, if you reserve online in advance, you don't have to stop by anywhere You just have to scan the QR code at the ticket gate, so I recommend you reserve online and go It was super easy 👍🏻 After getting off at Fujisawa Station, take the Enoden If you purchase the Free Pass, you can ride the Shinjuku <-> Kamakura round trip train and the Enoden, which is a means of transportation within Kamakura, as many times as you want! 🚃 Recommended stops ▫️Enoshima - A place with a beautiful sunset. You can enjoy the scenery of Enoshima Island ▫️Kamakura Kokomae - Slam Dunk Mecca. Very crowded ▫️Shichirigahama - A beautiful beach, you can see Mt. Fuji when the weather is good ▫️Inamuragasaki Station - A place I stopped by because of Yoritokoro. The beach was visible from the alley and the road was pretty ▫️Hase Station - Famous for the Great Buddha of Kamakura and Hasedera Temple ▫️Gokurakuji - The background of the Japanese movie Umikoto Diary ▫️Wadazuka - A place I stopped by to visit Cafe Musinan. There are cute train view cafes ▫️Kamakura - The final stop, there are many shops and restaurants selling various foods 💸 Expenses ▫️Transportation 1,640 yen ▫️Restaurant Yori Dokoro Mackerel Set + Cider 2,550 yen ▫️Cafe Musin-an 1,175 yen (Anmitsu + Melon Soda) 💰Completed the trip with about 🌟47,000 won in Korean currency! I'm staying for a month, so I didn't do any shopping, so if I did, it would cost a little more money?! 🗾 Other tips ▫️If you ride the front or back car of the Enoden train, you can see the scenery through the large windows ▫️The distance between stations is not as far as you think. The distance from Inamuragashi Station to Shichirigahama Station was quite pretty. ▫️Since it is a tourist attraction visited by many people, it would be good to visit early, but except for the famous Instagram spots, it was not difficult to take pictures, and since they are all pretty, I recommend getting off at the station you like and walking around aimlessly to find your own spot. 🤍 #Overseas travel

Kamakura | A Walking Map to Avoid the Crowds Kamakura, 1 hour from Tokyo, is like a parallel world in Japanese anime. In addition to popular places in front of high schools, there are also quiet streets and coasts. Walking through it, you can find different scenery. 🧳Preparation ✅Documents: Passport (valid for more than 6 months), Japanese visa (single electronic visa is enough) ✅Data: Buy a data package on Alipay in advance (international roaming is very expensive) ✅Payment: Many places support Alipay (but you still need to prepare a small amount of cash, as some small shops only accept cash) ✅Transportation: You can use a Suica card for daily travel (or buy a day pass) 🏔 Must-see attractions ❶ Gokurakuji Temple From the station, walk along the alleys, and the ancient buildings and quiet streets show the unique atmosphere of Kamakura. There are also several small cafes and shops along the way, with a relaxed atmosphere. ▪️Transportation: Take the Enoden to Gokurakuji Station ❷ Yuigahama Beach There are fewer tourists here, and the coastline covered with fine sand is clean and tidy. You can pick up shells while walking, and occasionally find starfish. ▪️Transportation: Take the Enoden to Yuigahama Station and walk for about 5 minutes ❸ Inamuragasaki Park The best place to take photos of Mount Fuji and Enoshima in the same frame (personal opinion) ▪️Transportation: Take the Enoden to Inamuragasaki Station and walk for about 7 minutes ❹ Inamuragasaki Park ↔ Shichirigahama Beach In addition to walking along the coastline, you can also walk into the alleys of the residential area and see the sea and the Enoden passing through the streets. ▪️Transportation: Walk for about 15 minutes to Shichirigahama Beach ❺ Shichirigahama Beach Shichirigahama Beach is wide and suitable for leisurely walks. Taking photos of Mount Fuji, sunset, and sea views in the same frame is beautiful. ▪️Transportation: Inamuragasaki Park is within walking distance to Shichirigahama Beach

This temple is the only Shingon Ritsu sect temple in Kamakura. It was established by Shigetoki, the third son of Hojo Yoshitoki. Shigetoki served as a co-regent assisting the shogunate, but without being attached to politics, he decided to become a monk and envisioned creating a Pure Land paradise at his residence. He began constructing the temple in the first year of Shogen (1259). However, Shigetoki passed away in the first year of Kōchō (1261) while the construction was still underway. His sons, Nagatoki and Gyotoki, continued his will and completed the temple. Ninsho was invited to become the founding priest. At its peak, the temple had seven main buildings and 49 sub-temples. Ninsho carried out major charitable activities within the vast precincts. Buildings such as the Serakuin, Hidenin, and Ryobyosha were lined up, accommodating numerous patients day and night, and providing free medical treatment and medicine to the poor. Ninsho's energetic activities also extended to civil engineering projects, constructing 189 bridges and 71 roads in various places.