Early Spring Visit to Hasedera Temple with Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura

Indulge in a Luxurious Moment Soothed by the Unique Flowers of Kamakura, Accompanied by a Fantastical Light-up

Starting from February 4, 2024, Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura will be offering an accommodation plan that includes “Early Spring Hasedera Temple Visit Tickets.” Located just a 15-minute bus or train ride from the hotel, Hasedera Temple greets the full bloom of nine varieties of plum blossoms from mid-February to March. Visitors can enjoy the light-up of these blossoms from dusk.

As evening falls, the temple’s scenery transforms into a mystical landscape, enveloped in a solemn atmosphere. Hasedera is renowned in Kamakura as one of the leading “Temples of Flowers.” After the plum blossoms, visitors can enjoy azaleas, magnolias, and peach blossoms.

Additionally, the unique “Miashi-mairi,” a special event usually held only on December 18th, will be conducted as “New Year Miashi-mairi” during the plan period. This rare experience allows visitors to touch the sacred feet of the Kannon statue, forging a deeper spiritual connection.”Miashi-mairi” refers to the practice of respectfully massaging the feet of a revered individual. This is somewhat akin to certain Christian traditions where believers may kiss the feet of statues as a sign of reverence and devotion. Such practices across different cultures symbolize deep respect and a spiritual connection to the sacred.

The accommodation plan comes in two varieties: one includes the temple visit ticket and a hotel-original Nishijin-ori Goshuincho (temple stamp book), and the other just includes the visit ticket.

Details of the Hasedera Temple Visit Ticket Accommodation Plan

• Booking Period: From January 26, 2024 (Friday) to March 30, 2024 (Saturday)
• Stay Period: From February 4, 2024 (Sunday) to March 31, 2024 (Sunday) Check-out
• Price: From 24,900 JPY per room (including visit ticket and Goshuincho) / From 22,800 JPY per room (visit ticket only) *Service charge and consumption tax included

About the Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura Original Goshuincho

This exclusive set, only available at our hotel, includes a Goshuincho and a storage bag. The set is crafted from Nishijin-ori fabric, which shows a deep range of colors depending on the light, and features a ginkgo design using elegant gold and silver threads. Both the Goshuincho and the storage bag are embroidered with the hotel’s name on the back. (Normal retail price: 5,000 JPY)

About the Special Nighttime Plum Blossom Viewing

• Dates: February 10, 2024 (Saturday) to March 3, 2024 (Sunday)
• Time: From dusk to 18:30 closing (Mountain closes at 19:00)
  • The schedule for nighttime viewing may change depending on the condition of the plum blossoms. *Please note that the use of tripods is not permitted on the temple paths.

About the New Year Miashi-mairi

• Period: February 4, 2024 (Sunday) to March 10, 2024 (Sunday)
• Time: 9:00 to 16:00 (On February 18, from 11:00)
  • During the light-up period, reception is open until 18:30
• A small offering is required

Basic Information about the Hotel

• Address: 1-8-1 Komachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture, 248-0006, Japan
• Telephone:
  • Main: +81 467-60-1111
  • Café&Meal MUJI: +81 467-22-7852
• Number of Rooms: 138
• Check-in: 15:00
• Check-out: 11:00
• Restaurants/Retail Stores: Café&Meal MUJI and MUJI com located on the 1st floor
• Accessibility: Universal rooms, Western-style toilets in all rooms, wheelchair-accessible toilets available in the building