3月

3月

Where can you see the beautiful cherry blossoms in Kamakura?

Discover the best cherry blossom spots in Kamakura—from Engaku-ji and Kenchō-ji to Hase, Kamakurayama, and Zaimokuza. Explore area-by-area highlights and recommended walking routes for the perfect spring visit.
神社

Will it be held this year? To see a great, time-honored Shinto ritual

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.