Senso-ji
Asakusa, Tokyo, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan Buddhism
Tokyo’s oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, centered on devotion to Kannon in historic Asakusa.
Buddhist TempleBuddhism
Hase-dera (Kamakura)
長谷寺 · Kamakura Hasedera
Kamakura temple famous for its monumental eleven-faced Kannon and a long sacred-origin story involving a statue carried by the sea.
Sacred Place Overview
About Hase-dera (Kamakura)
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Hase-dera is a major Kamakura Kannon temple known for its nearly 10-meter wooden image, hillside gardens and sea views.
Sacred Place at a Glance
A concise view of the place, tradition, location and heritage details available for this Sacred Place.
Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationJodo lineage / independent temple tradition
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaEleven-faced Kannon
LocationHase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
Established / PeriodTraditionally 8th century
ArchitectureHillside Buddhist temple complex
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationJodo lineage / independent temple tradition
Associated Buddha / BodhisattvaEleven-faced Kannon
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Historical Record
The temple is traditionally dated to the 8th century and has long been a major Kannon center in Kamakura.
Sacred Tradition
Temple tradition says two Kannon statues were carved from one camphor tree in 721; one was cast into the sea and is said to have washed ashore near Kamakura years later. This is a sacred founding account, not a historically proven miracle.
Editorial Context
Significance: One of Kamakura’s major temples and a nationally famous Kannon devotional site.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Hillside Buddhist temple complex
Entry & Visitor Rules
Practical access information and visitor guidance for this Sacred Place.
Entry / Accesspaid
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
Access overview
Five-minute walk from Hase Station on the Enoden Line. | Nearest rail: Hase Station
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- September 23, 2026
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