神社

At Sasuke Inari Shrine in Kamakura, an Eleven-Faced Kannon statue is enshrined.This Eleven-Faced Kannon is opened to the public only once a year.

Every May 5, Kamakura-gū holds the Kusajishi ritual, where archers in traditional attire shoot deer-shaped targets.

May 5th, Tango no Sekku, also called Shōbu Festival, features a 1 p.m. ritual and bugaku at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū.

The Ken’ei Hikō Ceremony at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu—an ancient ritual where waka poems are offered and chanted in classical style. Learn its history, Sanetomo’s poetry, and why the 2026 ceremony is not scheduled.

Experience the 2026 Setsubun Festival in Kamakura with bean‑throwing ceremonies at Kencho‑ji, Hasedera, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, and Kamakuragu. Learn schedules, tips, and the best route to enjoy this traditional spring event.

A traditional Hatsutenjin ceremony at Egara Tenjin Shrine on January 25 features a 10:30 a.m. ritual, followed by the Fude-Kuyo brush memorial service and ritual burning at 11:00 a.m., honoring Sugawara no Michizane.

A traditional New Year’s bonfire at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu held every January 15 at 7 a.m. Experience the ritual fire lighting, the warm flames in the winter cold, and the burning of New Year decorations while learning the history of the Sagicho ceremony.

A mystical winter festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, where shrine maidens and priests perform sacred dances by bonfire light. Includes schedule, viewing tips, crowd levels, and access.

The Bonbori Festival at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura features hundreds of illuminated lanterns, cultural artworks, and traditional rituals from the day before Risshū through August 9. A beautiful summer tradition.

鶴岡八幡宮で毎年8月7日に行われる立秋祭の情報です。立秋祭とは、夏の無事を感謝し、実りの秋の訪れを奉告する昭和25年より始められたお祭りです。何時から始まって、何時に終わるのか？何時ごろに行けば見られるのか？などについて過去の情報から紹介しています。