Spectacular Plum Blossoms Brighten Kamakura’s Shrines and Temples

The worship hall of Egara Tenjin Shrine, located northeast of Minamoto no Yoritomo’s former residence. (© Harada Hiroshi)

Plum blossoms at Zuisenji during peak season. (© Harada Hiroshi)

The rare golden plum ōbai at Zuisenji, a designated natural monument of Kamakura. (© Harada Hiroshi)

Jūniso Orchard, home to 400 plum trees, protected by the Kamakura Preservation Society. (© Harada Hiroshi)

Stunning view from Nagoe Pass. (© Harada Hiroshi)

Hasedera, Kamakura’s only nighttime plum blossom viewing spot. (© Harada Hiroshi)