Jochi-ji is a Rinzai Zen temple a five-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station. The stone Hotei figure stands in a small cave at the back of the grounds — rubbing the belly is said to bring good fortune.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s chief shrine relocated by Yoritomo in 1180, enshrines Benzaiten at the Hataage Benten-sha within its grounds.
Hokai-ji was founded in 1334 as the memorial temple of the Hojo clan, now housing Bishamonten, god of warriors and treasure.
Myoryu-ji is a quiet Nichiren temple known for its connection to the “pot-wearing Nichinichi,” enshrining Jurojin the longevity god.
Hongaku-ji is just three minutes on foot from Kamakura Station’s east exit. Ebisu — the only deity of purely Japanese origin among the seven — is enshrined here, and the temple holds lively Ebisu festivals in January and July.
Hase-dera enshrines Daikokuten (god of earth and food) in its Daikoku-do hall alongside its famous eleven-faced Kannon.
Goryo Shrine is a small historic shrine beside the Enoden tram crossing, famous for the photograph of its torii gate with a passing tram. Fukurokuju (happiness, wealth, long life) is enshrined here.
Enoshima Shrine enshrines Benzaiten, one of Japan’s three great Benzaiten. The climb up Enoshima Island’s hill to the shrine is the most physically demanding part of the route.