Kamakura: The Seat of the Kamakura Bakufu (military government), 1185-1333 The Kamakura Bakufu The commemoration stone at the corner of this intersection marks the location of the Kamakura Bakufu. The Kamakura Bakufu was the first military government, established by warriors for warriors in the late twelve century. Its founder and first shogun was Minamoto no Yoritomo. . Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine originally functioned as a temple-shrine complex of the Kamakura Bakufu. It was first constructed in this location in 1180 by Minamoto no Yoritomo who enshrined the god Hachiman there. Since than Tsurugaoka Hachimangu has been burnt in fires and rebuilt a number of times. . . . The Main Hall (honden) of Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine houses the deity Hachiman, a re-incarnation of emperor Ojin. . . . . . Gravestone of Minamoto no Yoritomo. Located on a small hill adjacent to Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine. more Copyrights (c). 1999-2005. Any use or reproduction of the material in this site requires a written authorization by Roy Ron. All rights reserved.