26 structures on the grounds
Exhibits treasures and explains Kannon faith and pilgrimage circuits including the Bando Thirty-Three Kannon Sacred Sites, of which Hase-dera is the fourth stop.
Houses the Yakuyoke Amida (evil-averting Amida) seated image, traditionally said to have been commissioned by Minamoto no Yoritomo for his 42nd-year unlucky-age prayer. Counted among the Kamakura Six Amida.
Houses the principal image, an 9.18 m gilt wooden Eleven-Headed Kannon — among the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan. The present hall was rebuilt in 1986 (Showa 61) after earthquake damage. The statue form is known as the Hase-dera style Eleven-Headed Kannon.
Sutra repository housing a rotating bookshelf (rinzo) with the complete Buddhist canon. Turning it once is said to equal reading the entire canon. The rinzo is turned only on select festival days; completed sutra copies are also stored here.
Bell tower whose current bell was cast in 1984 (Showa 59). The temple's 1264 Kamakura-period bell — a National Important Cultural Property — is displayed in the Kannon Museum.
Shaded rest garden on the lower precinct with a looping path through greenery.
Hillside walking path with more than 2,500 hydrangea plants of 40+ varieties and views over Yuigahama Beach.
Hall near the lower pond enshrining Fukutoku Benzaiten. The temple's original Eight-Armed Benzaiten image carved by Kobo Daishi is kept in the Kannon Museum (normally not on public display).
Cave shrine beyond the lower pond, traditionally linked to Kobo Daishi's ascetic practice. Interior carvings include Benzaiten, sixteen attendants, and Ugajin.
Houses substitute images of Daikokuten including the touchable Sawari Daikoku. Part of the Kamakura–Enoshima Shichifukujin pilgrimage. The temple's original 1412 Daikoku image is kept in the Kannon Museum (normally not on public display).
Mid-slope hall enshrining Fukutoku Jizo for prosperity and descendants. Hundreds of small Jizo statues around the hall were dedicated in memory of children and ancestors.
Viewing terrace with tables and chairs overlooking Kamakura town, Yuigahama Beach, and on clear days the Miura Peninsula and Izu Oshima.
Temple restaurant overlooking Kamakura and Yuigahama Beach, serving shojin curry, sweets, and drinks.
Shrine honoring the oyster shells said to have guided the drifting Kannon statue ashore. Famous for unique kakigara ema (oyster-shell votive plaques).
Bronze bust of novelist Kume Masao (1891–1952), a Kamakura literary figure associated with the temple grounds.
Haiku stele honoring poet Kyoshi Takahama (1874–1959), founder of the Hototogisu haiku magazine and a leading Kamakura literary figure.
Eighteen prayer wheels near the sutra repository containing the Heart Sutra in Chinese and Sanskrit. Turning them is said to merit reciting the enclosed texts. Available daily.
Welcoming Jizo statue installed to soothe visitors. A popular photo spot.
Temple gift shop featuring Nagomi Jizo merchandise. A life-size Nagomi Jizo statue greets visitors at the entrance.
Sets of three linked Jizo statues placed at three locations around the precinct — try finding them all while visiting.
Reception hall with a dry rock garden (karesansui). Daily sutra copying and Buddha tracing sessions are held here, mostly with chair seating.
Monument marking the former residence site of critic and novelist Takayama Chogyu (1871–1902), set on the temple grounds.
Handles temple inquiries, applications, and visitor services.
Cafe for resting after exploring Kamakura, with coffee, soft drinks, and vanilla soft-serve in a sea-themed interior.
Main admission gate and ticket machines (electronic payment accepted). Group reception is also handled here.
