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Escape the Noise of the City with a Day Among Kamakura's Temples

Shonan Area Half day 2

Walk around a town with a local atmosphere, different from Kamakura Station. If you have time, our recommendation is to walk up to the Zaimokuza Beach.

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Komyo-ji Temple

Kamakura 30m

Koumyouji Temple is one of the eight head temples of the Jodo sect, founded in 1243 by the third founder of the Jodo sect, Zen-arachu Shonin. In the Edo period,...

Zaimokuza Beach

Kamakura 1h

This long stretch of beach, open through July and August , is perfect for swimming thanks to its shallow waters and gentle waves. At the beach house, in addition...

Myouhouji Temple

Kamakura 45m

Founded in 1357, Myouhouji is a Buddhist temple of the Nichiren sect. It is also known as Koke-dera (moss temple) for its beautiful stone steps covered with moss....

Myohon-ji temple

Kamakura 15m

This is the oldest temple opened by Nichiren Shonin who started Nichiren sect. The dragon sculpture at Nitenmon gate is famous for the legend that roars when you...

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