Hasedera Temple (Kamakura) Autumn Leaves: Peak Time, Illumination, Access & Crowds

Overview

One of Kamakura’s oldest temples, enshrining an Eleven-Headed Kannon statue over 9 m tall. Known as a temple of seasonal flowers, it holds special evening openings (illumination) during the autumn leaves season.

Address: 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016
Time needed: About 1 hour
Official website: https://www.hasedera.jp/

Area weather

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Tours & tickets for this areaPR

PRKlookKamakura & Enoshima Day Bus Tour (from Ikebukuro / Shinjuku)Guided bus tour from Ikebukuro or Shinjuku visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Komachi-dori, Hase-dera, the Great Buddha and Enoshima, with admission includedView on Klook
PRKlookKamakura Great Buddha & Hase-dera Half-Day Guided Tour (meet at Kamakura Station)About 3-hour English-guided walking tour from Kamakura Station East Exit, covering Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi-dori, the Great Buddha and Hase-dera via the Enoden. Temple admission fees are not includedView on Klook
PRKlookKamakura 4-Hour Private Tour with a Licensed Guide4-hour private tour in Kamakura with a government-licensed guide, choosing 2 to 3 sites from Hase-dera, the Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi-dori and Jochi-jiView on Klook

Peak Time

When to See the Leaves

Typical peakUsually late November to mid-December

September

October

November

December

This is the typical guide from the Kamakura City Tourist Association. The temple’s official website reports on the colors in its flower walk updates

Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

Vermilion, orange and golden autumn leaves fill the grounds, and their reflection on the still pond is another highlight. During the autumn leaves season the temple extends its hours, and from dusk you can visit the magical illuminated grounds.

Illumination

Illumination & night viewing

Period: Usually held during the autumn leaves season

Places around the grounds are illuminated from dusk. May be canceled in bad weather

Hours

Opening hours

Visiting hours (October–February)8:00–16:30

Gates close at 17:00

Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.

Admission

AdmissionAdults ¥400, elementary school students ¥200

Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.

Tips

Tips for travelers

✓It gets cold after sunset during evening visits, so dress warmly

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Hase Station (Enoshima Electric Railway)About 5 min walk
From major stations & airports: Kamakura Station: Enoden to Hase Station, or a bus from the East Exit to Hase Kannon, then a 5-min walk
By car & parking: Regular car ¥350 per 30 min (30 spaces). Cars cannot leave after closing time until the next morning
Getting back: The Enoden gets crowded on weekends in the autumn leaves season, so allow plenty of time for the trip back

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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest: The grounds get crowded on weekends at the peak and during the evening openings
Quieter times: Weekdays, right after opening

Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures: November normals for Tsujido: high 17.8°C, low 9.5°C (Japan Meteorological Agency). December: high 13.2°C, low 4.1°C
What to wear & bring: It gets cold during evening visits, so bring a warm jacket

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Rules

Photography & visitor rules

!Tripods may not be used on the paths
!Pets must be carried in a cage or similar (except assistance dogs)
!No smoking anywhere in the grounds

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Events

Events & festivals in Kamakura & Enoshima

September

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Annual Grand Festival

Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima

Every year September 14–16 (yabusame on the 16th)

Every year September 14–16 (same dates in 2027)

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Attractions

Attractions in Kamakura & Enoshima

Aquarium

Enoshima Aquarium

Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima

An aquarium on Katase Beach in Shonan. Centered on zones introducing the creatures of Sagami Bay, it features jellyfish, deep-sea creatures, dolphin shows, and more. It's just a 3-minute walk from Katase-Enoshima Station on the Odakyu Line, making it easy to combine with sightseeing in Enoshima and Kamakura.

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Autumn Leaves