HASEDERA (HASE TEMPLE)

Around 1300 years ago, two sculptors carved two Kannon statues out of a sacred tree. One of them was enshrined here at Hasedera in Kamakura. It is commonly called “Eleven-headed Kannon” since it has eleven heads on top of its own head. It measures 9.18 meters tall and this makes it one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan.
Hesedera temple resides on a mountain called “Kannon-zan”. The ground holds a large variety of flowers which bloom throughout the year welcoming visitors. Additionally, the scenic view from the observation platform on the upper ground is recognized as one of the most picturesque spots in Kamakura.

Partial Summary Credit: Hasedera Website

Photo credit: Wikipedia

Address: 3 Chome-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016

Hours: 8am - 5pm

Website: https://www.hasedera.jp/en/

How to get there: A 6 minute walk from Hase Station on the Enoden Line.