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Sankeien Garden is a Japanese garden in Yokohama featuring important historical properties moved from Kyoto, and Kamakura. The reason why this garden should be given a page or two for Kamakura guidebook is because of the building originally at Tokeiji temple in Kamakura moved to this place in 1907(the sanctum was originally built in 1509). Also notable buildings at the garden include the Main Hall of Old Tomyoji temple originally in Kyoto, three-storied pagoda also from Tomyoji and is the oldest wooden pagoda in Kanto area.
Written Sep 11, 2011
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Kamakura is an almost perfect for windsurfing offering gentle breezes, flat water, and sandy bottoms on most days, developing into advanced wave sailing sites when the winds pick up.
There are 2 windsurfing schools in Kamakura:
Seven seas (http://www.7seas.jp/)
and
Far East (http://www.fareast-school.com/).
There's also a surf shop: Salty Dogs (http://www.windsurfin.net/salty/).
Updated Feb 15, 2007
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Having seen the major sights and temples in Kamakura, I decided to explore the rest of the Kamakura vicinity on the Enoden line. The Enoden line is a really scenic railway line passing through the backyards of homes before it hugs the coastline all the way to the terminal station at Enoshima. To my very pleasant surprise, I came across an attractive town called Enoshima with black sand beaches and an aquarium which I visited. The aquarium contains numerous marine species found in Japanese coastal waters and includes the research findings and collections of the late Emperor Hirohito, who was himself an avid marine biologist. There was also a seal and sea lion show which I attended.
Written Feb 6, 2006
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Hayama, some say the Saint Tropez of Japan. Here the emperor has his summerhouse (heavily secured) and the bay is a perfect place to enjoy the Pacific ocean and a few lovely beaches. Here mostly the (wealthy) Japanese spend their holidays and only a handful of tourists. Only danger of this place is that you might not want to leave it anymore.
Written Oct 13, 2002
How about enjoying a Japanese Local Style weekend in Enoshima?
Let's Start HERE!!
Updated Jul 15, 2004
Take a breath... to admire this bamboo garden.
Written Mar 14, 2003
picture taken on the bottom of a fountain at the entrance to a temple. To purify yourself.
Written Mar 14, 2003
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picture taken on the bottom of a fountain at the entrance to a temple. To purify yourself.
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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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