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Goryo Shrine

📍 4-9 Sakanoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0021, Japan
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Quick Facts

Location
Japan, Kamakura
Category
Church & Religious Site
Duration
15-20 minutes
Address
4-9 Sakanoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0021, Japan
Coordinates
35.3120, 139.5310

Introduction

Goryo Shrine (Gongoro Shrine) sits in Sakanoshita, Kamakura, between the Enoden's Hase and Gokurakuji stations; its torii stands right beside the track, and the train passing through the gate is one of Kamakura's most iconic photo spots. The shrine honours the Heian warrior Kamakura no Gongoro Kagechika and is one of the Kamakura Seven Gods of Fortune (Fukurokuju), also featured in works like Hanayamata. Shaded and quiet, it glows in June when hydrangeas frame the torii; the September festival's Masked Parade is a nationally designated intangible folk asset. Worship is free; the treasure house charges JPY 100.

✨ Highlights

1
Train Through Torii
The gate beside the track is a Kamakura icon.
2
Seven Gods
Honours Kagechika, one of Kamakura's Seven Fortune Gods.
3
Hydrangea
In June the torii frames the hydrangeas, a photo favourite.
4
Masked Parade
September festival parade, a national intangible asset.
5
Quiet Shrine
Shaded and calm, away from the crowds.
6
Film Site
Featured in works like Hanayamata.

🛈 Practical Info

→Location：4-9 Sakanoshita, between Hase and Gokurakuji.
→Time Needed：15-20 minutes for a visit.
→When Open：Grounds any time; treasure house 9:00-17:00.
→Cost：Free worship; treasure house JPY 100 / 50.
→Access：Enoden Hase 5 min, Gokurakuji 7-8 min.

Opening Hours

Opening Hours
Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

Shrine grounds open any time; treasure house 9:00-17:00

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Free AdmissionWorship is free

Treasure house JPY 100 adult, JPY 50 primary/junior high (9:00-17:00)

Transportation

Subway

5 min from Enoden Hase station, 7-8 min from Gokurakuji station

Note

Torii stands by the Enoden track; shoot safely and yield to worshippers

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Goryo Shrine?

Monday: 00:00-23:59; Tuesday: 00:00-23:59; Wednesday: 00:00-23:59; Thursday: 00:00-23:59; Friday: 00:00-23:59; Saturday: 00:00-23:59; Sunday: 00:00-23:59; Shrine grounds open any time; treasure house 9:00-17:00

How much is the admission for Goryo Shrine?

Free Admission: Worship is free; Treasure house JPY 100 adult, JPY 50 primary/junior high (9:00-17:00)

How long should I spend at Goryo Shrine?

A typical visit takes 15-20 minutes.

How do I get to Goryo Shrine?

Subway: 5 min from Enoden Hase station, 7-8 min from Gokurakuji station