Egara Tenjin Shrine
The Egara Tenjin Shrine was built in the Heian period. Together with the Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, it is known as one of the three oldest...
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The Spirit of Ancient Kamakura
Take in the romance as you stroll through good old Kamakura. Including a visit to the Tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura Shogunate, this course is sure to be a hit with history lovers.
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Zenarai Benzaiten Ugafukujinja Shrine
The water here is from one of the Five Notable Springs in Kamakura. It is said that if you wash your money in this water, your finances will increase.
Genjiyama Park
The path leading down to Keshozaka is a historically dangerous path where the statue of Minamoto no Yoritomo stands.
Kewaizaka
This road or "kiridoshi" is known to be the steepest among the seven entrances of Kamakura and is certified as a national designated historic site.Kiridoshi is...
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Alongside Usa and Ishimizu, Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine is one of the major Hachimangu shrines in Japan. In the 6th year of the Kouhei Era (1063), Minamoto no Yoriyoshi...
Historic Site Hokke-do Ruins (Minamoto no Yoritomo Tomb)
There is said to be a stone pagoda which was made into the tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo near the site of Hokkedo (tomb hall), with the remains of Hokkedo also found...
