[Kanagawa, Kamakura City] Tsuruoka Museum & Cafe ~Kamakura Bunkakan~

🚃Access
Approximately a 10-minute walk from JR Kamakura Station or Enoshima Electric Railway Kamakura Station.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Grounds

🏛 Facilities & Information
• Treasure Hall (¥200 for adults)
・Kamakura Bunkakan (Museum & Cafe): Also features a partial exhibition of the Motodai Ginkgo tree.
• Visiting Hours: Tower Gate 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Treasure Hall 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Museum etc. 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
*Closed on Mondays, but if a Monday is a national holiday, the museum will be closed the following weekday.

🏛 Architecture and History
•The building is the former "Kamakura Branch of the Museum of Modern Art, Kanagawa & Hayama," which opened in 1951. A masterpiece of modernist architecture designed by Junzo Sakakura, who studied under Le Corbusier.
•The old building closed in 2016 and was renovated by Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and reopened as the new building in June 2019.
•The old building has been designated an Important Cultural Property of Kanagawa Prefecture and the nation.

🎨 Exhibits
•Seasonal Exhibitions: Organized several times a year around the history and culture of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Kamakura. Example: "Gods and Dance" Exhibition, June 21–September 28, 2025.
•Special Exhibitions: Delve deeper into Kamakura-related themes. There are no permanent exhibitions, and the museum focuses primarily on special exhibitions.
•The architectural space also offers many highlights: a courtyard bathed in natural light, a first-floor terrace extending to the pond, and an L-shaped exhibition room on the second floor.

☕ Cafe & Shop
•"Kaze no Mori" is a cafe built using the trunk of the former large ginkgo tree. It offers an open space overlooking the pond and forest.
•Enjoy original Japanese sweets, hot sandwiches, and drinks.

🎯 Recommended
This museum is perfect for fans of modern architecture and those looking for modern architecture. Seasonal exhibits and a tranquil interior space are also appealing. It's the perfect spot to take a break from your Kamakura trip and soak up the afterglow of your visit.

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