Hasedera, a modern temple in Kamakura

Hasedera （長谷寺）

A mystical statue, hydrangea at full bloom, a modern dry landscape garden. This is the Hasedera temple in Kamakura, the probably second oldest temple in the city, also simply known as Hase . It is the 4th station of the thirty-three Kannon pilgrimage in the Kanto area.

The Hasedera temple is most famous for its eleven-headed Kannon statue, which is over 9 meters high. The temple is of the Jodo school of Buddhism and is said to have been founded in 736.

The Hasedera garden and Hojo- pond can be found just behind the temple entrance while it is advised to climb until the top of the mountain to have a stunning view over the ocean.

Contents

Introduction

History of the temple

Buildings

   -Kannon-dō

   -Amida-dō

   -Jizo-dō

   -Benten-dō/ Benten-kutsu

   -Daikoku-dō

   -Inari-sha

   -Kyōzō

   -Shoin

Gardens

   -Go-en Garden

   -Mossy Pond Garden

   -Pond Garden

Plants in the Garden

The Kannon Museum

Events

Restaurants & Cafes

Anika’s Impressions

Access & General Information

Around Hasedera

14 pages

31 pictures

17 MB / 24MB

2019

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