Travel in Kanagawa
Kamakura Hasedera
Kamakura Hasedera · 長谷寺
At Kamakura Hasedera, visit the Kannon Hall and enjoy gardens and sea views. Consider a visit if you want a temple walk with a view of the coast.
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Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Individual admission is JPY 400 for adults and JPY 200 for primary school children.
Opening hours and closed days
Admission normally runs 08:00–16:30, with closing at 17:00. April–June, admission runs until 17:00 and closing is at 17:30.
What can I see at Kamakura Hasedera?
Kannon Hall, gardens and sea views
After visiting the Kannon Hall, follow the garden paths and pause where you can see the sea. The temple brings together worship, walking and views.
How to get to Kamakura Hasedera
Take the Enoden to Hase Station, choosing your train direction according to whether you start in Kamakura or Fujisawa. Hasedera is about five minutes on foot from Hase Station.
Before you visit
Stairs and time to rest
Visiting Hasedera involves stairs. If you also visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha that day, allow time to walk between the temples and take breaks.
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Arrive before admission closes
Admission normally ends at 16:30 and the temple closes at 17:00. April–June, admission ends at 17:00 and the temple closes at 17:30. Plan your arrival around the earlier admission deadline.
Events and daily operating notices
The official guide does not list a regular closing day. Check notices about events and that day’s operation before visiting.
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