Section of the structure, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū temple in Kamakura, Japan

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is the most important Shinto shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The shrine is at the geographical and cultural center of the city of Kamakura. The shrine was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063. Despite being a shinto shrine it's layout is that of a Japanese buddhist temple. Dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of samurai, this beautiful shrine has existed for over 800 years

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Size: 4016px × 6016px
Location: 2 Chome-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588, Japan
Photo credit: © Eyal Nahmias / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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