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    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

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    This shrine is one of the big three Hachimangu Shrines in Japan and brought protection to warriors of the Genji Clan as well as Kamakura samurai. Minamoto no Yoriyoshi prayed for divine protection at the Minamoto (Genji) Clan’s tutelary shrine (the Iwa Shimizu Hachimangu Shrine) in Kyoto before going into battle in 1603. He subsequently took control of Oshu and upon his return he built the original shrine in Yuigahama. The shrine is said to bring a wide range of blessings, including blessings for finding love, peace and prosperity of one’s household, a healthy and long life, academic success, general success and traffic safety. Every New Year the shrine is visited by some 2,500,000 visitors.

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    Address
    2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura-shi
    Kanagawa
    Transport:
    Kamakura Station (Yokosuka line)

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    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Reitaisai Festival

    Discover the ancient art of yabusame horseback archery at Kamakura’s majestic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine. This annual festival, which stretches over three days from September 14 to 16, features a unique competition on the last day, where you can watch horseback archers dressed in hunting attire from the Kamakura period (1185-1333) shoot three targets while riding a horse at full speed. The ritual will be held from 1pm within the shrine grounds, by horseback archers from the Ogasawara school. Other notable events include the Shinko-sai on September 15 from 1pm, in which Tsurugaoka Hachimangu’s enshrined deities are carried out on mikoshi portable shrines by the parishioners for a grand parade. The procession runs along Wakamiya Oji Street towards Ni no Torii gate. Check the event website for more details. While you're there, check out the best things to do in Kamakura.
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