Most reviewed Shinto shrines in Kamakura, Japan to visit (Updated June, 2024)

Meiji Jingu

Shinto shrine

Surrounded by forest, this venerable Shinto shrine features a seasonal iris garden.

4.60 (36.2K reviews) (~41.04 km from centre)

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Shinto shrine

Shinto shrine established in 11th century, built in 1828 in the traditional Edo architectural style.

4.40 (24.7K reviews) (~1.15 km from centre)

Kanda Shrine

Shinto shrine

Venerable Shinto shrine moved to its current locale in 1616, with vibrant vermilion & gold coloring.

4.40 (21K reviews) (~46.09 km from centre)

Yasukuni Jinja

Shinto shrine

Shinto-style shrine commemorating Japanese war dead, plus a garden with cherry blossom trees.

4.40 (20K reviews) (~44.38 km from centre)

Hakone Shrine

Shinto shrine

Historic Japanese Shinto shrine with a small museum in a verdant lakefront setting.

4.40 (15.2K reviews) (~49.12 km from centre)

Samukawa Shrine

Shinto shrine

Tranquil Shinto shrine dating back around 1,600 years, known for its traditional festivals.

4.50 (11.3K reviews) (~15.63 km from centre)

Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine

Shinto shrine

Peaceful, ancient Shinto shrine featuring a corridor of wind chimes, elaborate carvings & festivals.

4.30 (11.2K reviews) (~66.68 km from centre)

Kinomiya Shrine

Shinto shrine

An ancient camphor tree, believed to be 2,000 years old, stands on the ground of this shrine.

4.30 (10.8K reviews) (~50.23 km from centre)

Hie Shrine

Shinto shrine

Complex of Shinto shrines & gardens holding several auspicious annual festivals & events.

4.40 (10.5K reviews) (~42.26 km from centre)

Yushima Shrine

Shinto shrine

Secluded ancient shrine dedicated to scholarship & learning, also known for its many plum trees.

4.30 (10.4K reviews) (~46.68 km from centre)

Mishima Taisha

Shinto shrine

Picturesque Shinto temple featuring manicured grounds & a small museum with historical relics.

4.20 (10.2K reviews) (~61.32 km from centre)

Tokyo Daijingu

Shinto shrine

Bustling, 19th-century Shinto shrine said to bring romantic good fortune to worshippers.

4.40 (9.5K reviews) (~45.08 km from centre)

Mitsumine Shrine

Shinto shrine

👍👍 For me, shrines in Japan have always been something I tried to avoid due to them being so similar and not really offering anything unique. And this still stands for shrines in Tokyo. Outside of Tokyo though, the shrines are beautifully surrounded by nature. Mitsumine shrine in Chichibu, Saitama is...

4.60 (8.2K reviews) (~86.43 km from centre)