[Kanagawa Prefecture] The beautiful lower worship hall: the dance hall of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

\\It began with the birth of the Kamakura Shogunate// The Kamakura Shogunate's headquarters became Kamakura, and it is said that Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was founded here by Minamoto no Yoritomo. The lower worship hall, also known as the dance hall, located below the main hall, was built on the site of the Wakamiya Corridor, where Shizuka Gozen, a concubine of Minamoto no Yoshitsune, danced in adoration of Yoshitsune. It was a beautiful worship hall with a beautiful vermilion color. Facility name📍Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Maiden (Shimohaiden) Address📍2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa Opening and closing times📍 6:00 to 21:00 5:00 to 21:00 Closed days📍None Access📍 10-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station 10-minute walk from Enoshima Electric Railway Kamakura Station 5km from Asahina I.C. on the Yokohama Yokosuka Road Visiting period: Early January 2024 #Couple trip #Girls trip #Solo trip #Family trip #Domestic trip #Kamakura #Kamakura trip #Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine #Light-up #Shrine and temple tour #Shrine tour #Shrine and temple #Kanagawa sightseeing