2月

Kamakura is full of shrines and temples with plum blossoms. Their long bloom season lets you enjoy flowers across the city, creating wonderful memories and photos even in just one day.

2月15日はお釈迦様が入滅した日で涅槃会（ねはんえ）と言われます。鎌倉では多くのお寺で涅槃会が執り行われますが、妙本寺の涅槃会では寺宝の「涅槃図」を見ることができますので、ぜひ足を運んで実物を見てほしいです。

A powerful annual ritual at Chōshō-ji Temple in Kamakura, where Nichiren monks who completed 100 days of winter ascetic training perform their final cold-water purification on February 11. A must-see traditional ceremony.

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.