This temple is most notable for its wooden statue of Kannon, the 11-headed goddess of mercy, but it also has a lovely garden and pond, and a viewing platform with a great city view.

This important shrine, dating back to 1063, is a popular site for weddings and other events during the year, and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season.

A large temple bell, a teahouse and a shrine that preserves a tooth of Buddha are highlights of this Zen temple, which has been designated a national treasure and is ranked number two of the city's five most powerful temples.

Founded by the priest who introduced Zen Buddhism into Japan, this temple was built in 1180, and is ranked third of the city’s five most powerful temples.

Ranked number four of the city's most powerful temples, this temple houses a wooden seated Buddha with sleeves and skirts and one of Kamakura's ten famous wells.

This temple once served as a shelter for abused wives, who were able to divorce their husbands by staying here for three years.

Visitors to this temple can see the temple's copper bell and view Mt. Fuji.

One of the oldest Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura features a huge bronze statue of Nichiren.

Founded in 1253 by a Chinese priest, this temple, notable for its bell (a national treasure) and Zen garden, was the first Zen temple in the city and is ranked number one of the city's five most powerful temples.

Legend has it that washing your money in the spring at this shrine will make it double.

Founded by a priest famous for his garden designs, this temple is notable for its Zen rock garden and beautiful flowers and trees.

The wooded hills of Kamakura contain numerous hiking trails, many of which connect the various temples.