Hōshuin, Kanagawa Prefecture – best time to visit, how to reach, places nearby

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Best seasonOctober to March

CrowdUsually quiet

Visiting Hōshuin

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Walk clockwise around stupas and take off your shoes in prayer halls.
Do not point your feet at images of the Buddha.

Best time

October to March. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Places to visit near Hōshuin

All places near Kamakura →

Must-see

Other buddhist sites nearby

Kenchō-ji Temple · Kanagawa Prefecture1 km Ennō-ji · Kanagawa Prefecture1 km Chōjuji Temple · Kanagawa Prefecture1 km Meigetsu Temple · Kanagawa Prefecture1 km Myo-an-ji · Kanagawa Prefecture1 km Jokomyoji Temple · Kanagawa Prefecture1 km

All buddhist sites in Kanagawa Prefecture →

How to reach Hōshuin

Nearest towns with a guide: Kamakura (3 km) · Zushi (6 km) · Hayama (8 km). Coordinates 35.33215, 139.55453. Road distances are estimates.

Frequently asked

What is the best time to visit Hōshuin?

October to March. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Hōshuin?

Nearby: Kenchō-ji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Ennō-ji (Buddhist site, 0 km), Chōjuji Temple (Buddhist site, 0 km), Meigetsu Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km), Myo-an-ji (Buddhist site, 1 km), Jokomyoji Temple (Buddhist site, 1 km).