Overview
Itsukushima Shrine here is a Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. Shrines of this name are found in many parts of Japan, but this one stands within the city of Kamakura. It sits in a corner of the ancient capital of Kamakura.
Highlights
- ●A shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa
- ●Set in the ancient capital of Kamakura
- ●An Itsukushima Shrine located in Kamakura
- ●One of many shrines of this name
History
This Itsukushima Shrine is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name Itsukushima is shared by shrines across Japan, but this shrine belongs to Kamakura, and its detailed history rests on limited records. Visitors may wish to check the shrine's own notices and official information on site.
Access
The shrine is located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. It can be reached from the city of Kamakura; please confirm the exact location and route with maps or official sources.
Best season
The shrine can be visited year-round. Spring cherry blossoms and autumn foliage make good times to combine a visit with a walk through the old capital.
Map
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Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the shrine from central Kamakura
- 2Pay a quiet visit within the grounds
- 3Read the shrine notices on its history
- 4Stroll the surrounding old-town streets
Did you know?
💡 The name Itsukushima Shrine appears throughout Japan, and this one in Kamakura is among them.
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