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Sake and I don't mix the way other substances do. I can put alot of it down, but I'm not sure why mixing other things with it makes it wanna leave my insides. This is a wall of Sake Kegs at the main Temple complex in Kamakura. Warm or Cold this stuff will make you cross eyed.
Updated Aug 5, 2004
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Kamakura is a short 30 minute train ride from Tokyo. The city is littered with Temples and Shrines, and has a small town feel compared to Kyoto, Japans major Shrine city. Some of the most famous sites lye in this town as well. You must go here if you can't make it to Kyoto.
Updated Aug 5, 2004
One of the representing Shrine in Kamakura. The lotus pond inside got a interesting story. It was buildt in memory of two troops, after fighting with each other for many years, suddenly enlightened by the virture of forgiveness, and become friends. White and red lotus growing together symbolised their mutual friendship
Updated Jul 15, 2004
Address: JR Kamakura Station
No one can deny Daibutsu (Great Buddha) is the most well known attraction in Kamakura. Besides the historial aspect which could be found in most guidebooks, it is so interesting that it designed in a way that you'll hardly see a corner of it if you won't pay for the admission. Marvellous :-))))
Written Jul 15, 2004
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Engakuji temple was founded in 1282 to commemorate the deaths of both Japanese and Mongolian soldiers killed during the Mongols' attempted invasion of Japan.
Admission fee: 200 yen
Opens daily from
1. 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (April - October)
2. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (November - March)
Updated Mar 17, 2004
Address: 409, Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062
Phone: 0476-22-0478
Website: http://www.butsunichian.com/
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The statue of Great Buddha is 13.35 meters tall and weighs 121 tons and it is the 2nd largest buddha in Japan.
Opens from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (and until 6 p.m. during the month of April to September)
Admission fee:
1. Adults - 200 Yen
2. Children - 150 Yen
(inside statue - 20 Yen (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Updated Mar 15, 2004
Address: 4-2-28, Hase, Kamakura-shi
Phone: (81)46-7-22-0703
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Kenchoji is the first Zen temple erected in Kamakura and the pioneer of Zen Buddhism in Japan.
It has 7 main buildings and 49 subtemples but most of the temples were destroyed during the 14th and 15th century due to series of fire.
It was restored during Tokugawa Era and at present, the Kencho-ji complex contains at least 10 subtemples and main buildings.
Opens from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Admission fee - 300 Yen
Updated Mar 13, 2004
Address: 8, Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062
Phone: 0467-22-0981
Website: http://www.kenchoji.com/
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Tokeiji Temple is a temple known as a shelter for women who were abused by their husbands and seeking divorce.
Time to visit: 8:30 am -5:00 pm
(until 4:00 pm from November through March
Admission fee: 100 Yen
Additional 300 yen for Treasure House, which is open from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Updated Mar 12, 2004
Address: 1367 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062
Phone: 0467-22-1663
Website: http://www.tokeiji.com/
Kamakura is rich in nature.
There are beautiful temples and historic sites.
There are over 5 to choose from.
There is one that stands above the rest.
Daibutsu is ( The Great Buddha) is a must see. It stands over 37 feet high.
For a small fee you are allowed to climb inside and take pictures.
It is only 1 hour train ride from Tokyo.
Don't bother taking the bus ride. You see so much of the town by walking and you save yourself a traffic jam.
Written Jul 15, 2003
Address: 3-11-2 Kamakura City, Kanagaw Prefecture
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.
Written Mar 14, 2003
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