Rokkoku-kenzan

The name Rokkoku-kenzan comes from the fact that it overlooks six provinces: Sagami, Musashi, Izu, Kamisou, Shimousou, and Awa.
From the observatory, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Kamakura city, Mt.
The park is maintained as Mt.Rokk Forest Park, so visitors can enjoy forest bathing at their leisure.

Course Outline

JR Kitakamakura Station – 10 minutes – Myogetsuin temple gate – 10 minutes – Course entrance – 5 minutes – Rokkunimi summit sign – 10 minutes Rokkunimi summit observation deck – 10 minutes – South entrance square trailhead – 30 minutes – Myogetsuin side entrance – 5 minutes – Myogetsuin-mae 10 minutes – JR Kitakamakura Station

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Rokkokumiyama Forest Park has been developed as a forest park that preserves the precious natural environment left behind to be surrounded by residential areas.
From the observation deck in the park, you can enjoy a view overlooking not only Kamakura, but also the six provinces (Sagami, Musashi, Izu, Kamisou, Shimousou, and Awa), as the name implies. The ridge path is maintained as a hiking course and is combined with other Kamakura hikes.

Rokkoku-kenzan

Circle Mt. Rokkokuimi.

The path has a relatively gentle slope.
A hiking course maintained in Rokkunimiyama Forest Park.
The walking trail is beautifully maintained, and benches are provided at the observation deck, making it a great place for picnics with children.

Note the junction point.

Coming from Myogetsuin, turn left here.

Climb the front stairs.

Climb up from the lower left and turn left at this point.

Take the south exit of Rokkokumiyama.

As soon as you exit the park exit, turn left.

You will come to a field. Take the first footpath to the right.

Even where the fence is cut, go straight ahead.

Meigetsuin

Enjoy Myogetsuin.

It is famous as a hydrangea temple.
The thousands of hydrangeas that fill the temple grounds are also known as Meigetsuin Blue.
On Saturdays and Sundays during the June season, there are long lines to enter the temple.

entrance fee

High school students and older: 500 yen
Elementary and junior high school students: 300 yen
[Open to the public in the garden behind the main hall]
500 yen again with the visit fee