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Good proximity from Tokyo
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Did I mention the big Buddha?
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Rabbityama Says: Although the temple is Kotokuin, most just call it the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), because this is where Kamakura's famous Buddha is located! The 121 ton Buddha took ten years to finish (starting in 1252). The main building of the temple once housed the Buddha (like Todaiji in...
Rabbityama Says: Zeniarai Benten Shrine was possibly my favorite place in Kamakura. It was built during the Kamakura Period. The entrance is through a cave-like pathway through the stone hillside. Upon entry it does not appear to be so different from most other shrines but if you walk past...
Rabbityama Says: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most important shrine in Kamakura. It was built for Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and a Hime-gami (female goddess). It was moved to its current spot in 1191 by Yoritomo Minamoto who helped establish Kamakura as the capital. The shrine...
Rabbityama Says: Although you cannot enter Jufukuji Temple, there are still a few reasons to visit. First, the temple was founded by Eisei, the priest who introduced Rinzai Buddhism to Japan as well as the art of tea-drinking. It is also one of Kamakura's Gozan Temples (5 Mountain Temples),...
Rabbityama Says: Kamakura's Hase-dera was named after and is associated with the Hase-dera Temple of Sakurai in Nara Prefecture. It is said that a priest from that temple carved two statues of Kannon from the same tree and placed one in the temple in Sakurai and the other was dropped in the...
aukahkay Says: The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha that is located on the grounds of the Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 13.35 meters, it is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan (the largest is located in the Todaiji Temple in Nara). The statue was cast...
Rabbityama Says: Mare is a small restaurant that also has a window where you can order food quickly from their Take-Out menu. Inside, there are bar stools lined in front of the chef with a variety of wines that are nice for decoration but also able to be ordered. I ate inside but ordered the...
Anselmo's: Classy traditional Italian
Texapina Says: Exceptional Italian food, cozy settings, friendly waitstaff. Chef Kimura-san and his wife lived in Italy for several years. He is a martial arts expert (kendo) and travelled to Italy where he learned his culinary craft and brought his talents & Italian vegetables to the...
meisherry Says: This restaurant was recommended by TV Champion (Japanese's once most famous TV game show) and many many Japanese TV shows as you may see from the front of the restaurant.. If you happen to read/watch a lot of Japanese comics/aneme/movies and remember some Japanese words...
Best way to get there from Tokyo Asakusa
lotharscheer Says: In case you stay in Asakusa or somewhere near the Toei Asakusa Line take a Keikyu train (they are using the Toei Asakusa tracks, the last station would be Muirakaigan) to Yokohama, 560 Yen or less if you stay closer and change there to the JR Yokosuka Line (track 9), 330 Yen...
Rabbityama Says: Kamakura is a common daytrip from Tokyo. From Shinagawa Station in Tokyo, the Yokosuka Line has direct trains to Kamakura or change trains at Ofuna Station to reach Kamakura.If you are coming from the Shinkansen from the West (or East if you are willing to spend the money),...
taigaa001 Says: Kamakura and Sankeien in Yokohama is often toured together if you are in an organized group tour. But when you travel alone you will have to use train and bus to get there. From JR Kamakura station first go toward Yokohama and change trains at OFUNA. From Ofuna take Negishi...
Kamakura From Western Part of Japan
taigaa001 Says: Visiting Kamakura from Shizuoka, Hamamatsu, Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka can be a bit complicated because you may have to change trains a number of times. There are mainly three ways to get to Kamakura from the western part of Japan. A: BY WAY OF YOKOHAMAIt is actually the most...
bladedragon Says: You can take local JR trains around Yokohama, and between Yokohama and surrounding wards.If you want to take Tokaido Shinkansen, you have to go to Shin-Yokohama station.You can take Yokohama Line from Yokohama station to Shin-Yokohama station.JR Pass, JR East Pass and SUICA...
Mr.Sparkle Says: Kamakura is a pretty small town. There are buses, trains and taxis to shuttle you about, but it really doesn't make much sense to do it that way. Your best bet is renting a bike. You will find a bike rental shop next to Kamakura station. As soon as you exit, make a right and...
meisherry Says: From Tokyo, you may buy "Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass" at Tokyo Station for 1,430 Yen. For more info about the pass, go to this link.. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2358_003.htmlThen, board a local train at Tokyo Station on "Yokosuka Line" and it will take approximately 55...
cheesecake17 Says: Kamakura is also noted for its "senbei", which are crisp rice cakes, grilled and sold fresh along the main shopping street. These are very popular with tourists, especially Japanese tourists.
Before Entering a Buddhist Temples in Japan
meisherry Says: 1. Clean yourselfIn front of temples and shrines, you will often notice a pond filled with water. It is for washing your hands. Since temples and shrines are sacred places, they usually "clean" themselves before entering. There, you'll find a ladle. Draw some water with it...
Sankeien Garden: Old Tokeiji Sanctum
taigaa001 Says: 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...
taigaa001 Says: When you travel Kamakura you may find something related to comics based in Kamakura, Kamakura Monogatari. It's a long-running comic series and sort of detective stories. But the twist is what started as a usual murder mystery for instance turns out to be something related to...
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On the way back from Kamakura, go to the beach at Enoshima and you can find people surfing there. Continuing the coastal walk to the island of Enoshima to see...
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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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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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