Asia Images / John Lander Photography

Image 1 of 1
Less

78.1.TENTATIVE-KAMAKURA-TSURUGAOKA-02.jpg

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

78.1 Tsurugaoka Hachimiangu Shrine 鶴岡八幡宮 - is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura, as well one of the most prominent in Kanagawa Prefecture. Although it is now a Shinto shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu was a Buddhist temple for most of its history. Many ceremonies are held here including weddings and Coming of Age day in January. Most festivals, ceremonies and events in Kamakura are centered at and around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.

Copyright
©John Lander
Image Size
5400x3388 / 5.1MB
https://www.photoshelter.com/support/license
https://asian-images.photoshelter.com/contact
Keywords
Contained in galleries
78.1 Tsurugaoka Hachimiangu Shrine 鶴岡八幡宮 - is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura, as well one of the most prominent in Kanagawa Prefecture. Although it is now a Shinto shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu was a Buddhist temple for most of its history. Many ceremonies are held here including weddings and Coming of Age day in January. Most festivals, ceremonies and events in Kamakura are centered at and around Tsurugaoka Hachimangu.