Name: Goryo
Address: Kamakura, Kanagawa, 248-0021, JP
Telephone: +81
Price range: Free

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4-9 Sakanoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0021, Japan

+81

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What makes this place special?

At a Glance

Historic Shinto shrine in Kamakura dedicated to Gongoro Kagemasa, a brave samurai of the Kamakura period. Known for its traditional architecture and peaceful atmosphere, it serves as an important cultural site preserving local history and spiritual traditions.

Why you should go

The Enoden train passes directly in front of the shrine's torii gate, creating a dramatic moment where the crossing bells pause foot traffic and transform the approach from everyday life to sacred space.

The shrine's inner grounds are strictly photography-prohibited, making it one of the few Kamakura shrines where visitors must experience the sacred space with their eyes only, not through camera lenses.

The shrine's name comes from a unique origin: it enshrines five powerful clans (Kamakura, Kajiwara, Muraoka, Nagao, and Ōba), with "Goryō" (five spirits) evolving into "Goryō" (honorable spirits).

Special cat-themed goshuin (temple stamps) are available here, attracting collectors who time their visits to capture both the unique stamps and videos of trains passing the torii gate.

Know before you go

The shrine offers both hand-written and pre-written goshuin (temple stamps), and special cat-themed goshuin are available for collectors. Be sure to bring your goshuin book or purchase one on-site if you want the hand-written version.
Time your visit for the Enoden train schedule to catch the crossing bells, lowered barriers, and the train passing the torii gate. The sound of wheels and motors echoes off nearby walls.
Despite being a compact shrine, Goryo Shrine is well-maintained and worth combining with nearby attractions like Zeniarai Benzaiten and Hasedera Temple as part of a walking route through this area of Kamakura.
Respect the photography restrictions by refraining from taking any photos once you pass through the torii gate and enter the shrine grounds proper.
The shrine was founded in the late Heian period and enshrines the spirits of five families of the Bandō Taira clan (Kamakura, Kajiwara, Muraoka, Nagao, and Ōba clans), with the name evolving from Goryō (five spirits) to Goryō.

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