Hase-dera
Temple · Kamakura, Tokyo

Hase-dera

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Hase-dera occupies a hillside site above Yuigahama Beach. The main hall contains a 9.2 metre statue of the eleven-headed Kannon carved from a single camphor tree. Stone steps, gardens and smaller shrines lead up the slope.

On day 8 of Tokyo: Two Weeks

Good to know

Tickets
Entry fee required
Time needed
One hour
Best time
Morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Ten minute walk from Hase Station on the Enoden line

Itineraries with Hase-dera

Day 8 of Tokyo: Two Weeks

Kamakura

How Hase-dera fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Kōtoku-inKamakura
  2. 10:30Hase-deraKamakura
  3. 13:30Tsurugaoka HachimangūKamakura
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Hase-dera questions

What is the main attraction at Hase-dera?

The nine-metre Kannon statue inside the main hall draws most visitors.

How long does it take to visit Hase-dera?

Most people spend about one hour walking the grounds and viewing the statue.

Is Hase-dera accessible by public transport?

Yes. Hase Station on the Enoden line is a short uphill walk from the temple entrance.

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