Shortly after establishing his government in Kamakura, Yoritomo brought the local guardian deity from nearby Yuigahama, relocating its shrine alongside his residence to legitimize Minamoto rule.

Among the most famous places to enjoy these flowers is Egara Tenjin Shrine, where Minamoto no Yoritomo was enshrined as a guardian against evil when the Kamakura shogunate was established.

Kublai twice attempted to invade Japan during the Kamakura Period (1185-1333 ... is believed to have been dedicated to Oyamazumijinja shrine in what is now Imabari, Ehime Prefecture, by Kono ...

It is said that Minamoto no Yoritomo (1147-1199), founder of the Kamakura shogunate, prayed for victory in battle at the ...

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa Prefecture—In this popular ... goers making a New Year’s visit to the famed Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine. The restrooms had long been a source of stress.

The park surrounding the shrine provides a soothing contrast to the hustle and bustle of Tokyo. Kōtoku-in Temple, located in Kamakura, is home to the famous Kamakura Daibutsu, a 13.35-metre-high ...