kamakura-gu

Kamakura-gu, a historic shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, enshrines Prince Morinaga, a figure from the Nanbokucho period. Founded by Emperor Meiji, the shrine is known for blessings related to academic success and loyalty. Visitors can see the ruins of an earthen prison and try a unique custom of breaking bad luck by throwing unglazed plates at a designated stone.