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A small quiet
coastal town with serene temples is can be found
after an hour journey by train from Tokyo.
Kamakura, once the seat of the feudal government
set up in 1192, still manages to retain
much of its ancient and historical heritage. The
most recommended way to enjoy a tour of Kamakura
is by self exploration. There are five famous
temples in Kamakura and a leisurely stroll
here takes you back to the 12th
century Kamakura period. Engakuji Temple,
founded in 1282, is a temple built to
commemorate the deaths of both Japanese and
Mongolian soldiers killed during the Mongol's
attempt to invade Japan.
Another attraction
here is the Kenchoji Temple which features a
Chinese layout. The temple was founded in 1253.
Near the Kamakura Station is the Tsurugaoka
Hachimangu Shrine which gives a spectacular view
of the city of Kamakura from the Hongu (main
building). Tourists will surely remember this
spectacular view forever. The Kamakura Museum of National
Treasures displays more than 2,000 treasures
belonging to Kamakura temples and the items on
exhibits are changed monthly.
However, the most
famous attraction here is the giant bronze
Great Buddha. Known for its wooden principal building
and a striking Japanese garden, the Hasedera
Temple is one of the most beautiful temples in
Kamakura. Another place of interest worth
mentioning is Enoshima Island which is a small island
with a perimeter of 4 kilometers that protrudes into the
Sagami Bay.
How to get
around in Kamakura
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Start from
Kita-Kamakura Station
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A 3 minutes walk will take you to
Engakuji Temple
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A 15 minutes walk will take you to
Kenchoji Temple
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A 15 minutes walk will take you to
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Temple
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A 2 minutes walk will take you to
Kamakura Museum of National Treasures
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A 8 minutes walk will take you to
Kamakura Station (lunch and shopping)
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A 5 minutes ride
on Enoshima Dentetsu Railway will take you
to Hase
Station
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A 12 minutes walk will take you to
the Great Buddha
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A 10 minutes walk will take you to
Hasedera Temple
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A 5 minutes walk will take you to
Hase Station
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A 16 minutes
ride on Enoshima Dentetsu Railway will take
you to Enoshima
Station
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A 15 minutes walk will take you to
Enoshima Island Katase-Enoshima Station
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End trip with a
7 minutes ride on Odakyu Enoshima Line to
Fujisawa
Station
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