Church & Religious Site
Zeniarai Benzaiten
📍 Zeniarai Benzaiten, Kamakura, Japan
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★★★★☆
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kamakura
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Ticket Price
- Free (offering for washing)
- Address
- Zeniarai Benzaiten, Kamakura, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.3420, 139.5560
Introduction
Zeniarai Benzaiten is a Kamakura shrine set inside a cave; the approach follows a stream, and inside you wash coins in spring water to multiply wealth. Tradition says Minamoto no Sanetomo was told to found it in a dream. Dim and damp with hanging stalactites, it is among Kamakura's most mystical spots.
✨ Highlights
1
Cave shrine
Benzaiten in a dim cave with stalactites.
2
Wash your coin
Rinse money in spring water for fortune — unique.
3
Mystical air
Among Kamakura's most mysterious sites.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Sasuke, Kamakura, Kanagawa
→Time needed：20–30 minutes
→Ticket Information：Free (offering for washing)
💡 Tips
• Slippery and dark inside — mind your step.
• Keep the rinsed coins safe — they symbolise fortune.
• About 15 min walk from Kamakura Station north exit.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Zeniarai Benzaiten?
Free (offering for washing)
Any practical tips for visiting Zeniarai Benzaiten?
Slippery and dark inside — mind your step. Keep the rinsed coins safe — they symbolise fortune.
How long should I spend at Zeniarai Benzaiten?
A typical visit takes 1 hour.
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