The Hojo clan was merely a local samurai family. "Hojo no Sato," the natural land of Hojo clan nurtured the love between Minamoto Yoritomo and Masako. It eventually became a great wave and led to the establishment of the first samurai government in Japan. While walking around the places related to the Hojo clan around Mt. Moriyama, why not think about the samurais of about 800 years ago.
| ｜Area | Central Izu Area (Izunokuni City) |
| ｜Geological Period | Geological formations formed by the eruption of submarine volcanoes about 10 million to 2 million years ago and the transition of the flow path of the Kano River in the Tagata Plain |
| ｜Itinerary | "Hojo no Sato" Parking Lot→ Ruins of the Hojo clan residence (Enjoji Temple) → Shinjuin Temple→ Ganjojuin Temple→ Moriyama Hachimangu Shrine→ "Hojo no Sato" Parking Lot |
| ｜Distance | Approx. 1.5km |
| ｜Duration | Approx. 120 minutes |
| ｜Level | Strolling around the town |
| ｜Meeting Point | "Hojo no Sato" Parking Lot <MAP> |
| ｜Ending Point | "Hojo no Sato" Parking Lot (same as meeting point) |
| ｜Participation Fee | Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen Elementary school children: 1,500 yen |
| ｜Number of Participants | 2 to 10 people *Please contact us for more than 10 people. |
| ｜Reservation | Please make a reservation at least one week in advance. |
| ｜What to Wear/ bring | Comfortable clothing, footwear (no sandals), hats, drinks, etc. |
| ｜Notes | The tour will be operated in case of light rain, but in case of stormy weather it will be cancelled. Please read about the cancellation policy. *Admission fee for Ganjojuin Temple will be charged separately. *The temple is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but even when the temple is closed, you can see the precincts.) |
| ｜How to Apply | Please apply from the "Reservation Form" at the bottom of the page. |
“Hojo no Sato” Parking Lot
Free parking.
Depending on the map, it may be "Moriyama East Parking Lot".
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Ruins of the Hojo clan residence (Enjoji Temple)
It is the place where the mansion of the Hojo clan, who was active as the Regent of the Kamakura shogunate, was located. As a result of excavations, it was designated as a national historic site. The reason why their residence was located here is...
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Shinjuin Temple
There is a memorial hall for Yaehime, who is said to have entered the water to kill herself for a tragic love toward Minamoto Yoritomo.
There is also one of the oldest five-ring pagodas in the prefecture and Buddha statue carved into the cliff.
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Ganjojuin Temple
It is a temple of the Hojo clan built by Hojo Tokimasa in prayer for Minamoto Yoritomo's victory in battle. The five Buddha statues created by Unkei, great Buddha Statue Master, are designated as national treasures.
*If you would like to see them, please consult with your guide.
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Moriyama Hachimangu Shrine
It is a shrine dedicated to God of Hachiman, the guardian deity of Genji. It is said to be the place where Minamoto Yoritomo started the first battle with his rival, Heishi.
