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Dankazura and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Kamakura & EnoshimaAvenue & old town🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr

Overview

Dankazura is a raised path running down the middle of Wakamiya-oji, the approach that leads straight from near Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and it becomes an avenue of cherry blossoms in spring. Somei-yoshino also bloom on the shrine grounds at the end of the approach, so you can combine hanami with sightseeing in Kamakura.

Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa (Tsurugaoka Hachimangu) and Wakamiya-oji
Time needed: About 1 hour
Official website: https://www.trip-kamakura.com/advertisement/detail.php?id=115

Area weather

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Tours & tickets for this areaPR

PRKlookKamakura & Enoshima Day Bus Tour (from Tokyo)Departs Ikebukuro or Shinjuku. Full-day tour visiting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu and Komachi-dori, Hasedera Temple, the Great Buddha of Kamakura and EnoshimaView on Klook

Peak Time

When to See the Blossoms

Typical peakUsually late March to early April (Somei-yoshino)

February

March

April

May

Bloom dates shift with each year’s temperatures. Check the bloom reports from the Kamakura City Tourism Association for the latest information

Peak times are typical guides. Blooming and full bloom shift with each year’s temperatures.

Highlights

The highlight is the view along the approach as you walk toward Tsurugaoka Hachimangu through the cherry trees of Dankazura. Near the Second Torii on Wakamiya-oji, you can also see Tamanawa-zakura, which blooms earlier than Somei-yoshino.

📷 Best views

Dankazura

A cherry-lined approach running down the center of Wakamiya-oji

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu grounds

Somei-yoshino blooming on the shrine grounds at the end of Dankazura

Near the Second Torii

Tamanawa-zakura, which blooms earlier than Somei-yoshino

Admission

Walking Dankazura and visiting Tsurugaoka HachimanguFree

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

Tips

Tips for travelers

✓Dankazura is a shrine approach. Keep photos brief so you don’t block worshippers
✓An efficient route is to walk from Kamakura Station along Dankazura to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, then return via Komachi-dori

Access

Getting there

Nearest station / bus stop: Kamakura Station (JR Yokosuka Line, Enoshima Electric Railway)About a 10 min walk from the East Exit to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Getting back: Kamakura Station gets crowded on weekend evenings at peak bloom, so heading back early is recommended

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Crowds

Crowds & best times

Busiest: On weekends at peak bloom, Dankazura and the area around Komachi-dori get crowded
Quieter times: Weekday mornings

Weather

Temperature & what to wear

Typical temperatures: Tsujido (near Kamakura) normals: March high 14.2°C, low 5.4°C; April high 18.5°C, low 10.2°C (JMA)
What to wear & bring: Being near the sea, some days have a cold wind, so bring a light jacket

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Events

Events & festivals in Kamakura & Enoshima

September

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Annual Grand Festival

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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

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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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Cherry Blossoms

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Garden

Sankeien Garden

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🌸 Typical peak: Mid Mar – Early Apr

✦ Night sakura