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Favorite thing: This unique icecream favour is made by the famous purple sweet potato grown in Kamakura which you could not find anywhere else in the world.
Written Jul 15, 2004
Written Dec 13, 2003
Written Dec 13, 2003
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This unique icecream favour is made by the famous purple sweet potato grown in Kamakura which you could not find anywhere else in the world.
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Q: Will be in Japan for 5 days in January. As we will be flying into Tokyo it has been suggested we have 2 nights in Kamakura. ...
A: Hey I think you should definately visit Kamakura. It's a lovely, relaxed place with SO much to see, like the great openair Buddha and Hasedera temple with the 1000s of...
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KAMAKURA - A blissful escape from hectic Tokyo!!
Since I have noticed that almost every other Kamakura page at VT got the great Daibutsu as the main pic I thought I would have Jizo instead. When visiting Hasedera temple I got strongly affected by......
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Kamakura - Old Military Capital
This is a wonderful seaside old capital during a militaristic era. Besides the famous giant outdoor Buddha, there are many temples, beach and eating places for a get-away day trip from Tokyo.
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Smaller than Kyoto but just as grand
When Temples and Shrines come up in my minds rolodex two cities are listed. Kyoto of course, and second Kamakura. An easy day trip from Tokyo, is a step into a couple thousand years previous. The...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Kamakura. I'd love to share with you the 4 tips I've written, the 6 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created.
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THE GREAT BUDDHA, ( DAIBUTSU )
Kamakura was once the political and cultural capital of the Shogunate, from 1192 to 1333. It boast a heritage comparable with that of Kyoto and Nara. . Experience the charm of many ancient temples and...
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