Tsurugaoka Hachimangū

鶴岡八幡宮

shrine in Kamakura

#2 in Kamakura / #101 in Japan

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is a prominent Shinto shrine located in Kamakura, Japan. Founded in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and later expanded by Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, it serves as a symbol of the Minamoto clan's power and influence. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war and the divine protector of the Minamoto family. Visitors can explore various structures within the shrine complex, including the main hall, the Maiden pavilion, and the Genpei Pond.

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