Kamakura

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Kamakura

Surrounded by nature such as mountains and ocean, and dotted with shrines, temples, and museums. Shops are lined that blend with the landscape of the ancient capital.

Access

From Yokohama station, take JR Yokosuka line and exit Kita-kamakura station or Kamakura station(about 20 minutes from Yokohama)

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Jinja Shrine

It is said that Hojo Tokiyori washed his money with the water here and prayed for his family's prosperity. Following his example, people have washed their money and prayed for happiness and prosperity. The water used to wash the money is one of Kamakura's 5 famous waters.

Access

A 30 minute walk from Kamakura station, west exit

Kotokuin Temple (Daibutsu)

The Buddha statue, the only designated national treasure of Kamakura. It is 11.31m tall and weighs 121t. The official name is Amida Nyorai Zazo of Taiisan Kotoku-in Shojo Senji. Casting began in 1252, and when it was finished, it was completely covered with gold foil.

Access

From East exit of Kamakura Station, take the bus and exit Daibutsu-mae stop

Meigetsuin Temple

A Rinzai Zen temple, also called "Hydrangea Temple" because of the beautiful hydrangea blooming every year. On the temple grounds, there are also the main building, a cave, and the tomb of Hojo Tokiyori, etc.

Access

A 10 minute walk from Kita-kamakura station

Kencho-ji Temple

Built by Hojo Tokiyori in 1253, Kencho-ji Temple is one of the "Kamakura Gozan (top 5 temples)," and the first Zen temple in Japan.

Access

A 15 minute walk from Kita-kamakura station

Kotaki Museo d'Arte (Kita-Kamakura Kotaki Museum)

A museum of Venetian glass and photography created by Tatsuro Kotaki. Antique beads are also displayed.

Access

Adjacent to Kita-kamakura station

Tsurugaoka

Completed in 1063 under the direction of Minamoto Yoriyoshi, this Hachiman shrine commemorates medieval Kamakura with its lingering legend of Yoshitsune and Shizuka Gozen.

Access

A 10 minute walk from Kamakura station, East exit.

Enoshima Electric Railway

Known as Enoden, this runs for only 15 stations, between Kamakura and Fujisawa station. Famous temples and shrines, popular restaurants, gift shops and other famous spots and attractions are concentrated along the line, so it's always bustling with tourists.

Access

Exit Kamakura station on the JR Yokosuka line. Exit Fujisawa station or Katase-Enoshima station on the Odakyu line.

The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura & Hayama
(Kanagawa Kenritsu Kindai-Bijyutsukan)

On the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, next to the Heike pondÅAthis has been constructed to draw in natural light.

Access

[Kamakura]
10-minute walk from "Kamakura sta." on the JR Line
[Kamakura Annex]
15-minute walk from "Kamakura sta." on the JR Line
[Hayama]
A little walk from the "Mitsugaoka" bus stop on the Keikyu bus Kaigan-mawari route bound for Hayama, starting from No.3 bus station near "Zushi sta." on the JR Yokosuka Line or from No.2 bus station near the South Exit of "Shin-Zushi sta." on the KeiKyu Line

Hasedera Temple

The central image is the Juichimen Kannon, the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara represented with eleven faces. Its 9.18meter height makes it the largest wooden sculpture in Japan. Known as the "Hase Kannon".

Access

A 5 minute walk from Hase station on the Enoshima Electric Railway. A 3 minute walk from Hasekannon-mae bus stop on the Keikyu Enoden bus.

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