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 Shrine → Ōtsu Sports Park → Aizen Inari → Myōshin-ji → Sōgen-ji → Hōtō Crossroads → Kōshin-ji → JR 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.
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)