Kewaizaka

The stone-paved Kewaizaka Pass extends through dense forest vegetation, forming one of the main entrances to medieval Kamakura through the surrounding hills.

During the 1333 siege of Kamakura, Kewaizaka Pass became a strategic point where Nitta Yoshisada's forces engaged in combat against the Hojo clan defenders.

The name Kewaizaka holds connections to local traditions, as women would traditionally prepare their appearance before entering the sacred temple grounds of Kamakura.

Visitors can reach Kewaizaka through a 20-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station's west exit, following the marked path through residential neighborhoods.

The pass forms part of Kamakura's Seven Entrances, a network of ancient mountain paths that controlled access to the former capital during the shogunate period.

Location: Kamakura

Part of: Kamakura's Seven Entrances, Kamakura Kaidō

GPS coordinates: 35.32594,139.54483

Latest update: May 10, 2025 18:17