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The Great Buddha
salisbury3933
  • By salisbury3933 on February 10, 2008
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    • The Great Buddha - Kamakura
    The Great Buddha
    by salisbury3933
    The Great Buddha is possibly the most famous part of Kamakura for many people.

    It costs 200 yen to enter the grounds, and if you want to go inside the Great Buddha, you can for 20 yen.

    It's a well signposted walk from Hase station on the Enoden line.

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    You have to see the Buddha!
    kooka3
  • Updated By kooka3 on February 3, 2005
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    by kooka3
    This 121 ton, 13.35 meter tall bronze statue of Buddha was cast in 1252 A.D. by the sculptors Ono-Goroemon and Tanji-Hisatomo at the request of Miss Idanono-Tsubone and Priest Joko, who not only originated the idea of building this large statue and the temple covering it, but also collected donations for it.

    In 1498, a tidal wave swept away the great temple of the Buddha, leaving only the foundation stones. In the 500 years since then, the holy statue has been exposed to sunshine, storms, and snow. The latest repair was done in 1960- 1961, to strengthen the Buddha's neck and to make it possible for the Buddha's body to move freely on the base to prevent a damaging shock to the statue in case of an earthquake.

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    Hachimangu
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  • By salisbury3933 on February 10, 2008
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    • Hachimangu shrine - Kamakura
    Hachimangu shrine
    by salisbury3933
    This Shinto Shrine is a very busy place to visit, and there is a treasure museum attached that I didn't have time to visit.

    Not far from Kamakura station, and like most places in Kamakura, very well signposted.

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    The great budha
    sakurita
  • By sakurita on March 15, 2003
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    • Kamakura Things To Do
    by sakurita
    Transfer from Kamakura JR station to the ENODEN line and get off at HASE station.

    you will find different attractions, but in deed the great budha is the most famous of all of them.

    You also can enjoy the gardens of the temple and the other national treasures.

    Do not forget to wash your hands where the little fountain is...it is to purify your self.

    And also take a bath with the inciense to get well and aboid bad spirits.

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    Famous Shrine in Kamakura
    hotshot0428
  • Updated By hotshot0428 on October 18, 2002
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    by hotshot0428
    Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-Gu Shrine founded in 1063 by the Genji family, the creators of the Kamakura Shogunate, it became the center of politics and culture during the Kamakura Period.
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    The most famous shrine in Kamakura.
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    The background stairs going up to the famous temples.
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  • Directions: 10 minute walk from the Great Buddha.
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    Hydrangea Macrophylla in Hase-dera Temple
    tangymp
  • Updated By tangymp on July 15, 2004
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    • Hydrangea Macrophylla - Kamakura
    Hydrangea Macrophylla
    by tangymp
    Yes. Exhibits inside are frankly so-so. Anyway really worth a visit in June only for the nice blooming flowers.

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  • Directions: about 5 min walk from the Great Buddha
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    Tsurugaokahachimangu
    katnhwi
  • By katnhwi on August 1, 2005
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    by katnhwi
    You can visit the worship place of the Minamoto family (a shogunate family). Hachiman is the god of war. The shrine is located at the top of many stairs.

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    Hase Temple: Garden
    y_lyn
  • Updated By y_lyn on December 15, 2007
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    by y_lyn
    You would probably pass by this nice little garden when you are exploring Hase Temple.

  • Address: Hasedera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase,Kamakura City, Kanaga
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    Modern Japan Structure
    chodearm
  • By chodearm on August 12, 2004
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    coming soon...

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    Dont forget the gardens!
    Levente_D
  • By Levente_D on November 7, 2005
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    • Kamakura - Garden - Kamakura
    Kamakura - Garden
    by Levente_D, 1 more photos
    Arround the Shrines and temples usually there are also some gardens which are a great place to sit down and relax. Just enjoy what you see ... and the harmony!

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