The Harakiri Yagura is a 15-minute walk from Kamakura Station, near the ruins of Tōshō-ji Temple and the Gion-yama Hiking Course. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, remember to be respectful as it is a sacred place.
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Harakiri Yagura
26 of 26 in Kamakura
The Harakiri Yagura (北条高時腹切りやぐら) is a historical site linked to Hōjō Takatoki’s suicide in 1333, marking the end of the Kamakura Shogunate. Takatoki, after a defeat in battle, took his own life along with 870 of his followers. A burial cave, the yagura, was built on the site to honor the fallen, and it remains a significant location. The property belongs to Hōkai-ji Temple and is considered a sanctuary. While visitors cannot enter freely, many visit to pray for the souls of the samurai and honor the history.
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