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You would probably pass by this nice little garden when you are exploring Hase Temple.
Updated Dec 15, 2007
Address: Hasedera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase,Kamakura City, Kanaga
Updated Mar 21, 2007
A historical huge statue of Buddha. The wooden building that once housed the statue was struck by a tsunami in Muromachi period, so now the Buddha is sitting outdoors.
Written Feb 14, 2007
Address: Kamakura
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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!
Written Nov 6, 2005
Here I'm purifying my hands before going to see the Great Buddha. (this photo was taken in 1994)
Written Feb 24, 2005
Shrine at Kamakura.
Updated Feb 23, 2005
Address: Kumakura
My friend and I with the Great Buddha behind us.
Written Feb 21, 2005
Address: Kamakura
Website: http://www.kcn-net.org/kamakura/
The Great Buddha at Kumakura is very nice and also has other shrines there as well.
Written Feb 20, 2005
Address: Kumakura
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Written Aug 11, 2004
Written Aug 11, 2004
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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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