Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
2-chōme-25-16 Sasuke, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0017, Japan
Cozy, 11th-century Shinto shrine with a spring for ritual money-washing believed to increase wealth.
Duration: 00h30min
+81 467-25-1081
Opening hours
Mondays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Fridays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sundays: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
review(s)
6185 review(s)
Ryan Hesse 2 months ago
The Zeniarai Benten Shrine is a hidden gem in Kamakura, Japan, nestled atop a steep hill. The climb may be a bit challenging to some, but the enchanting shrine and its surroundings are undoubtedly worth the effort.
Alessandra Bellini 2 months ago
This is a famous temple because inside it there is a path for washing money as a sign of economic prosperity for the future. The ritual is very interesting, it was nice to have tried it! The water god, Ichikishimahime no Mikoto, is enshrined here. I recommend the visit, worth it.
Foong Yee Loh 3 months ago
Small but charming, delightful and beautiful Shinto shrine with interesting money-washing ceremony here which is believed to improve wealth.
Manuel Gonzalez 5 months ago
Wonderful and beautiful shrine that is a must to go and see. The walk from the train station is worth it. Beautiful place that from the entrance captivates your senses transporting you to a magical realm hidden in time, where you have an incredible sensation of tranquility serenity and harmony with nature. One is simply captivated by seeing such a place in the modern world.
Ville Hara 7 months ago
Very popular so not that peaceful but people seem to enjoy the story about washing money bringing wealth. 🤷🏼♂️ The walk there is nice as you see some surroundings.