Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine

■Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
■Photographable Subject: Lotus Flower
■Recommended Season: Early Summer
■Recommended times: morning, noon
■Parking: None
■Admission fee: None
■Limit on admission time: No
■Toilets: Available

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, where history and nature weave a refreshing landscape, stands at the heart of Kamakura. Long associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, it remains beloved by many even today. Its vermilion-lacquered shrine buildings, imposing stone steps, and serene ponds—Yanagihara Shrine Pond and Genpei Pond—impart a tranquil charm to the grounds.Among these, the lotus flowers at Genpei Pond, which reach their peak beauty on summer mornings, offer a beautiful sight that signals the arrival of the season. White and pale pink lotuses peek through the large leaves, blooming gracefully on the water's surface, adding a pure splash of color to the sacred space. Especially in the early morning, the dew-kissed flowers shine with particular brilliance, offering a moment of tranquility where one feels their spirit purified.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜A Sacred Morning When White Lotus Flowers Bloom in Unison

This photograph captures the sight of pure white lotus flowers blooming simultaneously in the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, conveying the beauty of nature spreading across this sacred space.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜Harmony Woven by White and Pink Lotus Flowers

This photograph captures both white and pink lotus flowers blooming together in the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, expressing the beauty of color and harmony with nature.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜The soft hues of lotus blooms in unison

This photograph captures white and pale pink lotus flowers blooming side by side in the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, depicting a soft balance of colors and a serene atmosphere.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜Color and culture depicted by pink lotus and climbing flags

This photo shows the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine, combining the well-prepared pink lotus flowers and the climbing flags to show both the vivid colors and the cultural background at the same time.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜White lotus and buildings speak of the beauty of serenity

This photograph was taken at the lotus pond of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, with the white lotus flowers and the buildings in the background side by side in the composition, with the intention of creating a historical scene in a quiet setting.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜The purity of white lotus peeking through the shade

This photograph was taken at the lotus pond of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, where I discovered a white lotus flower peeking through the gaps in the tree shade. I consciously captured the image to highlight the balance of natural light and shadow.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜Summer Scenery of Lotus and Climbing Fields

This photograph captures the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, framing the vibrant blooms and the surrounding terraced fields within a wide composition, consciously aiming to convey the scene's scenic appeal.

Year 2025July 2025JulyKanagawa prefecture (Kantou area)blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms)lotusTsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜A Japanese Scene Woven by White Lotus and Bridge

This photograph captures a perfectly formed white lotus flower in the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, framed against the backdrop of bridges and the landscape of Noboribata. It conveys a sense of history and nature coexisting.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜A moment at a quiet pond decorated with white lilies

This photograph was taken as a record of the beautiful, pure white, well-formed lotus flowers found in the lotus pond at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and is one that adds color to the tranquil pond scene.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜View of Hachimangu Shrine and Fresh Greenery from the Front

This photograph captures Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine from the front, with the spreading fresh greenery in the background accentuating the shrine buildings and creating a scene that evokes the tranquil atmosphere characteristic of Kamakura.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜View of the shrine and the green depths beyond the bridge

This photograph captures the main shrine building of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu from the front, looking across the bridge in the foreground, and further beyond, the expanse of fresh greenery.

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine｜The Hachimangu Shrine, where banners and fresh greenery harmonize

This photograph captures the beauty of the fresh greenery spreading out in the background, with the standing banners within the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

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