SeptemberTsurugaoka 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)
Autumn Leaves · Tokyo & Around
Kenchoji Temple
Kita-Kamakura, KanagawaTemple🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Early Dec
Overview
Overview
The head temple of the Kenchoji school of Rinzai Zen, ranked first among Kamakura’s Five Great Zen Temples. Built as Japan’s first full-scale Zen training monastery, it offers autumn leaves across its spacious grounds and up to Hansobo at the back.
- Address
- 8 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-8525
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Official website
- https://www.kenchoji.com/
Peak Time
When to See the Leaves
Typical peakUsually late November to early December
September
October
November
December
This is the typical peak for the city as a whole, according to the Kamakura City Tourist Association. Timing differs from temple to temple
Peak times are typical guides. The timing shifts with each year’s temperatures.
Highlights
Highlights
It was founded in 1253 by Hojo Tokiyori, who invited Rankei Doryu from China. It has a National Treasure temple bell and a garden, and the path to Hansobo at the back of the grounds also connects to the Ten-en Hiking Course.
📷 Best views
Hansobo
At the back of the grounds; also the entrance to the Ten-en Hiking Course
Hours
Opening hours
Visiting hours8:30–16:30
Hours can change by season and for events. Check the official website before you go.
Admission
Admission
AdmissionAdults ¥500, children ¥200
Prices may change. Check the official website before you go.
Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓You can stop by on the walk from Engakuji Temple toward Kamakura Station
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station / bus stop
- Kita-Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line)About 15 min walk
- Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line, Enoshima Electric Railway)About 30 min walkBuses also available
- By car & parking
- 20 regular cars, ¥600 per visit (8:30–16:30)
- Getting back
- On the way back, walk toward Kamakura Station or take a bus
Crowds
Crowds & best times
- Busiest
- On weekends at the peak, the prefectural road between Kita-Kamakura and Kamakura is crowded with pedestrians
- Quieter times
- Weekday mornings
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
- The grounds are large and you may walk up to Hansobo, so wear comfortable walking shoes
Where to Stay · Agoda
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Events
Events & festivals in Kamakura & Enoshima
SeptemberAttractions
Attractions in Kamakura & Enoshima
AquariumEnoshima 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.
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Tokyo & Around
Park🍁 Typical peakKochia at Hitachi Seaside Park
Tokyo & Around ・ Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Late Oct
Lake🍁 Typical peak
Lake🍁 Typical peakMomiji Corridor, Lake Kawaguchi
Tokyo & Around ・ Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi
🍁 Typical peak: Late Oct – Mid Nov
✦ Illumination
Park🍁 Typical peak
Garden
Mountain & highland
Garden
Temple
Park
GardenKoishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
Garden
TempleHasedera Temple (Kamakura)
Tokyo & Around ・ Kamakura & Enoshima
🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Mid Dec
✦ Illumination
Peak periods, hours, prices and access are based on official sources such as the spot’s own website, local governments and tourism associations. Colors and event details can change, so check the official website before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-05
