Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo

The tomb features a 186-centimeter tall Buddhist stone stupa known as gorintō, enclosed by a traditional stone tamagaki barrier structure.

Minamoto no Yoritomo, who died in 1199 from a horse-riding accident, established the Kamakura shogunate and became Japan's first military ruler.

An annual festival takes place on April 13 during the Kamakura Matsuri, where people gather to honor the memory of the first shogun.

The tomb stands north of the former Ōkura Bakufu government site, with clear pathways and informational signs guiding visitors through the grounds.

The site includes Shirahata Shrine, named after the white flag of the Minamoto clan, and contains the graves of several historical figures.

Location: Nishi Mikado

GPS coordinates: 35.32617,139.56114

Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:25