Myo-oh-in

Myooin Temple, founded by Kajiwara Kagesue, a powerful figure in the Kamakura Shogunate, is a temple where both the main hall, which was rebuilt in the late Kamakura period, and the five-story pagoda, which was built in the early Nanbokucho period, are designated as national treasures. It also houses historic Buddhist statues such as the wooden Eleven-faced Kannon Bodhisattva statue and the Five Great Myoo statues made by Unkei. If you want to visit a national treasure that allows you to feel the history of Kamakura, Myooin Temple is a must-see.

There are many restaurants in the vicinity of Meigoin where you can enjoy delicious lunch. In particular, "Murasaki ~Yukari~" in Kitakamakura is recommended for its beef cheek stew and Kamakura-Miura vegetables. There are also shops such as Manyo Udon and Yabuzen. After feeling the history at Meigoin, it's also nice to enjoy sightseeing while having a delicious meal.

Around Myooin Temple, there are spots where you can enjoy nature and seasonal flowers, such as the Ibarakiyama hiking course and hydrangea spots. In Kamakura, there are eight hiking courses, each with its own unique attractions. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kamakura while taking a walk in nature.

Kamakura is known for its abundance of tourist spots. In addition to numerous historic shrines and temples such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and the Great Buddha Hall, Komachi-dori Street is lined with delicious gourmet food. Kamakura Kotoyoshi's "Kurumiko" and "Misuzu" Japanese sweets, as well as Enoshima Pudding, are also popular. One of the spots to visit in Kamakura tourism, which has so many attractions that cannot be covered in a day, is Meigoin Temple.

Meigoin Temple, also known as the hydrangea temple of Kamakura, offers a chance to enjoy colorful hydrangeas in June. In addition, there are many other hydrangea spots around Meigoin Temple. If you want to see beautiful seasonal flowers, the area around Meigoin Temple is highly recommended.