Kamakura Off The Beaten Path

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      Old Tokeiji Sanctum in Sankeien
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  • Three Storied Pagoda originally at Tomyoji
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Nishikigoi.
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Nishikigoi: National fish of Japan.
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Written Sep 1, 2002

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Koi, a favorite of Japanese, you often see them in the ponds of temples & palaces.
They are just gorgeous, aren't they?

Written Sep 1, 2002

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 Koi, a favorite of Japanese, you often see them in the ponds of temples & palaces.They are just gorgeous, aren't they?  

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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. ... 

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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!!

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 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

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  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

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 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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Kamakura

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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 )

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 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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