Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (鶴岡八幡宮) is Kamakura's most important shrine. The shrine is reached via a long, wide approach and the main hall (Hongu or Jogu) stands on a terrace at the top of a wide stairway. At the base of the stairway stands the Maiden, a stage for dance and music performances. The Wakamiya Shrine stands to the right of the stairway.