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One of the Kamakura Shichikiri-dori, which can be found from Ogigaya to Mt. The steep slope bends into an S-shape on the way, and the exposed rock faces and trees like overhanging trees convey the appearance of the past. It is said that this area became the main battleground during Nitta Yoshisada's attack on Kamakura. Mountain cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring, and autumn leaves are beautiful in autumn. Be careful as it is slippery after rainy weather.

Sasuke [Sasuke] In a corner of the valley, if you go through a tunnel that hollowed out the rock surface, you will come to the precincts where the torii stand. Okumiya is located in the cave on the left hand side of the main shrine, where one of the Kamakura five-name water (Zeniarai Mizu) is sprung up. It is said that Uga Fukugami once appeared on the night of the first year of the snake, on the night of the snake, on the night of the snake day of Yoritomo, "If you give the shrine and Buddha with this water, it will be Taihei Tenka", and Yoritomo built a company and celebrated in accordance with this. Since then, there has been a widespread belief that washing money with this sacred water will accumulate money, and there are still many worshipers who wash bills and coins in a colander.

In the 3rd year of Kenjō (1251), the temple founded by the 6th Shōgō Hōjō Nagatoki [Nagatoki] with Shin Aashonin as Kaizan. When you enter the small mountain gate, there is a beautiful guest house with a white wall in front. The three statues of Amitabha, the main statue in the collection store, are designated as a national important cultural property for their unusual decoration of the Kamakura period named Dōmon. In addition, there is a tomb (historical site) of the son of Aboudouni (Reizei Tōsuke) on the back mountain.

There is a yagura with a closed plate door on the mountainside behind the main temple of the Kaizoji Temple, and there are 16 hollows in four rows of four, about 70cm in diameter. It is said to have been dug by Hiroho Daishou, and still praising the fresh water.

At the time when Yoritomo was swept away to Hirugakojima [Hirugakojima] in Izu, the Inari-jin here stood on the Yenmama with the figure of Okina and advised the soldiers of Heike-bakuchō. Later, Yoritomo opened the Kamakura shogunate and built a shrine in this area. It is said that the name came from the place where he helped Sadono [Sukedo] (a young name of Yoritomo). On the narrow approach with stone steps, myriad old-fashioned torii and red-moori stand, and when the stone steps are climbed, a small shrine stands, surrounded by cedar trees.

Dou stands near the guard of the Yokosuka Line. A wood-carved Jizo, about 90cm high, said to be the guardian main statue of the eldest daughter Oohime of Minamoto no Yoritomo, is enshrined. Ohime was married to Kiso Yoshinaka's eldest son Yoshitaka (Yoshitaka), but her husband was killed by her father, Yoritomo, because of his political strategy, and she died sick of her sorrow.

There are items that add peace and enjoyment to your life, mainly pottery, lacquerware and glass. Attention is also paid to health-oriented items, such as a small dish of soy sauce of 1000 yen, in which extra soy sauce is dropped by adding a slant.

A general store near Kamakura Palace. They sell handmade accessories by writers living in the vicinity of Kamakura. Genres such as accessories, glass, pottery are diverse and most of them are one point. Hand woven brooch 1080 yen ~. Half of the shop is a gallery space, and various solo exhibitions are held every two weeks from the 10th.

Shop of original glass products. Accessories using colored glass, such as a necklace, as well as a lampshade and a small box with stained glass are lined up. Pendant 980 yen ~. One-day experience (can be taken home on the day) is also held in the classroom on the second floor (inquiry required).

A course that walks a mountain line called Kamakura Alps. Between the main gate and the reception desk of Zuisen-ji, the side of the private house is the entrance. It eventually becomes a flat road from a steep narrow staircase, but also a steep slope of scraggly rock. Beyond that, Kaizuki Jizo stands quietly. After passing through the steep rocks, you can reach Tianyuan (Rokukoku Pass) in about 15 minutes. You can see the Izu Peninsula, not to mention Kamakura. If you go further, you will go to Mount Ohira (at an altitude of 159m), but you will not be able to see it because it is blocked by a grove of trees. There is a junction with Kenjo-ji and Kakuen-ji at the end of a gentle descent, and after a 10-minute walk, there is Juo-rock. Further down the road, you will arrive at the entrance of a staircase leading to Kenjōji Hanbo. 5.5km, 2 hours journey. Note that a fee is required at the entrance of Kenjo-ji Temple.