Travel in Kanagawa
Kamakura Hasedera
Kamakura Hasedera · 長谷寺
Visit the Kannon Hall, walk through the garden and enjoy sea views at Hasedera in Kamakura. It combines a temple visit with a look towards the sea.
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Visitor information
Admission
Individual admission is ¥400 for adults or ¥200 for elementary-school students.
Opening hours
Regular admission runs 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with gates closing at 5 p.m. April–June admission runs until 5 p.m., with gates closing at 5:30 p.m.
What to see at Kamakura Hasedera
Kannon Hall, garden and sea views
After visiting the Kannon Hall, follow the garden paths and pause where you can see the sea. Combine worship, a walk and views in one visit.
How to get to Kamakura Hasedera
Take the Enoden to Hase Station, choosing the direction for your starting point in Kamakura or Fujisawa. Walk about 5 minutes from Hase Station to Hasedera.
Visiting tips
Stairs and time for a break
Hasedera has stairs within its grounds. If visiting the Great Buddha too, leave time to walk between the temples and take a break along the way.
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Arrive before the admission deadline
Regular admission ends at 4:30 p.m. and the gates close at 5 p.m. April–June admission runs until 5 p.m., with gates closing at 5:30 p.m. Plan around the earlier admission deadline rather than the gate-closing time.
Events and daily visitor notices
The official guide does not specify a regular closing day. Check event and daily operating notices before visiting.
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