Discover the sacred entrance of Zeniarai Benten Shrine in Kamakura, Japan.Culture · Hidden gem

Zeniarai Benzaiten

銭洗弁財天

Sasuke, Kamakura · 鎌倉

A shrine reached through a rock tunnel, built around a spring in a cave where visitors wash coins and notes in a basket, believing it multiplies what is washed.

Why it’s worth it

The tunnel entrance is genuinely dramatic and the cave is full of steam and candles. Dry your notes properly before putting them back in your wallet.

CategoryCulture
AreaSasuke
Hours08:00–16:30
Hidden gemcavemoney washingtunnel

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