Daihonzan Engaku-ji Temple
An ancient temple with numerous historical architecture such as a reliquary hall (Shari-den) and a temple bell, both considered to be national treasures.
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Yokosuka, Miura 10h45m
This course will be taking you on a tour of Kamakura's most famous sightseeing spots.
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Kitakamakura Old Private House Museum
An exhibition space that uses a house that is over a century old. You can enjoy different exhibitions and activities depending on the season, as well as a permanent exhibition on crafted dolls, featuring Akemi Abe’s creation, “Showa Family”.
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Kencho-ji Temple
The first of the Five Great Mountains(temples) of Kamakura, with many ancient structures and a temple bell certified as a national treasure. There is a Zen meditation (Zazen) experience with English explanations and it is very popular with tourists.
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu was founded in 1063 by Minamoto Yoriyoshi. In 1180, Minamoto Yoritomo, commander-in-chief of the Genji clan and a descendant of Yoriyoshi, moved the shrine to its current site and constracted a magnificent new shrine. Present building of the main shrine was rebuilt in 1828 and well known as a typical Edo period’s architecture, and designated as nationally importan...
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Kamakura Mameya (Komachi-dori store)
A traditional Japanese shop that offers sweets made with beans. We offer a variety of snacks ranging from salty flavors to citrus flavors.
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Kamakura Feel Main Store
Shop selling a variety of Japanese towels. When travelling to Kamakura, we recommend them for souvenirs.
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Hase-dera Temple
Hasedera is a historic temple, famous for the principal statue of kannon.(Hase Kannon) The site offers a museum,garden and a scenic view of kamakura. Nightlife The precincts with the majestic Kannon-do hall and lovely trees and ponds are enveloped in a light that “connects,” like the lanterns given to those who visit. Nightlife in Kanagawa
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Kotoku-in / Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha as featured in a poem of the famous poet, Akiko Yosano. Exceeding 13m in height while in a sitting position, this statue is the only certified national treasure amongst the buddha statues in Kamakura.
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Magokoro Cafe Bar
With the concept of "organic" and "hemp", Magokoro opened in the summer of 2002. We offer food made with fresh vegetables, fresh fish, nutritious grain, and hemp seeds. We will do our best to provide for vegetarians, those who consume halal meat, and those who have allergies. Please contact us beforehand.
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