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NEWS 2024.06.13

Summer Stroll along the Kamakura Path: Visiting Historic Temples from Ōtsu to Kinugasa

“Summer Stroll along the Kamakura Path: Visiting Historic Temples from Ōtsu to Kinugasa” will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

Join us on a historical walk along the early summer “Kamakura Road (Uraga Road)” from Ōtsu to Kinugasa. This route, historically walked by figures such as Yamato Takeru, Nichiren Shonin, and the Miura clan, will take us through several ancient temples.

Basic Information

Date

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Time

Start 9:00 AM (Keikyu Line Shin-Ōtsu Station)

Finish Around 12:00 PM (JR Kinugasa Station)

Capacity

50 participants

What to Bring

Beverages, Picnic Blanket

Participation Fee

¥500 (Elementary school students accompanied by a guardian are free)

Application Deadline

June 14, 2024 (Friday)

Location

Meeting Point Keikyu Line Shin-Ōtsu Station
Address: 4-7-1 Ōtsu-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Goal JR Line Kinugasa Station
Address: 2-1 Kinukasa Sakae-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture

NPO Yokosuka City Guide Association

NPO Yokosuka City Guide Association
Phone: 046-822-8256
Fax: 046-827-1682

Event Page: Yokosuka Tourist Information (JP)

Course Details: Summer Stroll along the Kamakura Path

Meeting Point Keikyu Shin-Ōtsu Station

Route Ōtsu Suwa ShrineŌtsu Sports ParkAizen InariMyōshin-jiSōgen-ji → Hōtō Crossroads → Kōshin-jiJR Kinugasa Station

Distance Approximately 7 km

Exploring Shrines in Yokosuka: Historic Gems

In addition to the shrine mentioned above, Yokosuka is home to many other temples and shrines worth visiting. Take this opportunity to explore these sacred sites and invite good fortune into your life. For more information, please refer to the following article.

Shrine Visits in Yokosuka

Event Details

How to Apply

You can apply through the official website by selecting “Tour Application” on the top page and choosing the relevant tour. Alternatively, you can send a postcard with the required information to the office.

NPO Yokosuka City Guide Association Website

Required Information

1. Course name
2. Postal code, address, name (with furigana), phone number, and age of all participants

Application Address

NPO Yokosuka City Guide Association Office
Asahi Yokosuka Building 8th Floor, 13-1 Ogawa-cho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 238-0004

Notes

1. Additional costs for transportation and admission fees may apply.
2. If the number of applications exceeds capacity, participants will be chosen by lottery.
3. The event will be canceled in case of severe weather.
4. Please wear comfortable shoes (non-slip sneakers recommended).
5. Insurance coverage for accidents will be within the scope of the City Guide Association’s policy.

Contact Information

For updates on the event status, you can check the Yokosuka Calendar or contact the Yokosuka City Call Center.
Call Center: 046-822-2500 (7:15 AM – 8:00 PM)

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