Goryo Shrine — Attraction in Kamakura

美しい紫陽花の季節と歴史的な背景にもかかわらず、この神社は訪れることをお勧めしません。御朱印をお願いしたところ、神主から「ロシア人だから」と断られました。日本に住んで数年になりますが、こんなことは初めてです。以前は何度も訪れましたが、国籍について問題にされたことはありませんでした。宗教と政治的な見解が切り離せないことが残念です。これからは性別や肌の色、その他の特徴で断られるのでしょうか？このような方がこのような職に就いていることは許されるのでしょうか？非常に失望しました。

Несмотря на красивые виды в сезон гортензий и историю данное святилище не рекомендуется к посещению. Человек, ставящий госюины, отказал мне в получении госюина, поскольку я из России. За несколько лет жизни в Японии я столкнулся с такой ситуацией первый раз. При этом это святилище я посещал ранее неоднократно и никаких вопросов к национальности не было. Жаль, что религия и политические взгляды становятся неотделимы друг от друга. Что дальше? Будут отказывать по полу, цвету кожи, другим признакам? Имеет ли право такой человек работать в такой сфере? Ужасное разочарование!

Despite the beautiful views during hydrangea season and the historical significance, this shrine is not recommended for visiting. When I asked for a goshuin, the priest refused because I am Russian. In my several years of living in Japan, this is the first time I have encountered such a situation. Previously, I had visited this shrine multiple times without any issues regarding my nationality. It's unfortunate that religion and political views have become inseparable. What's next? Will people be refused based on gender, skin color, or other characteristics? Does such a person have the right to work in this field? I am deeply...

I went here for the cat, but he wasn't there 🥹. I visited on a rainy day, so we were the only tourists around. The counter had an intercom in case it was unattended, and they had a wide selection of omamori and goshuin with cat themes. I would've bought my goshuincho here if I already didn't have one. It's a bit hidden, but Google Maps is helpful for navigating the map.

The omamori with a cat was inexpensive (¥300) and cute. The goshuin also has a...

A sweet little shrine in Hase. Photos are banned inside the grounds because it's a shrine dedicated to the souls of departed ancestors, as evidenced by the large graveyard. However the Enoden runs just outside so it's still a popular location for photographers, some of whom had to be reminded by the staff that photos aren't allowed inside despite the clear signs. I got the seasonal goshuin which is lovely, they had other...