Kamakura information and touring course

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the Great Buddha

Enjoy the sea breezes of Inamuragasaki, Famed as the site of the ancient battle where Nitta Yoshisada threw his golden sword. Then, see the Great Buddha and the temple of Kannon, the goddess of mercy, at Hase. You will also visit the Kamakura Bungakukan (Literary Museum) before embarking on the rest of the tour.

The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine-the Symbol of Kamakura

This course originates from Kita-Kamakura Station and visits Enkakuji, Kenchoji and Jochiji Temple, three of the five most famous Zen temples in Kamakura. Then you will see Meigetsuin Temple, also known as Ajisai (Hydrangea) Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimanngu Shrine noted for its connection to the Minomoto family, ,the first Shogun. You will also visit Zuisenji Temlpe, also known a Hana-no-Tera (Flower) Temple.

Tsurugaoka Hachimanngu Shrine

Beautiful natural settings

This course originates from Asahina Kiritoshi which still preserves its original form from the Kamakura Period. Experience the tranquillity still present in the mountain streams and straw thatched farmhouses. Feel the timelessness of Hokokuji Temple in its bamboo surroundings and Sugimotodera temple, the oldest temple in Kamakura.

Asahina Kiritoshi, with its thick trees and the atmosphere of a thousand years ago.

Temples in Kamakura are generally small with the exception of Komyoji Temple and its 2000 year-old Oga lotus. The atmosphere of 700 years ago comes alive in these temples, set amongst houses surrounded by bamboo fences. Feel free to wander to the beach of Wagaejima, the remains of the oldest artificial port in Japan.

Komyopuji Temple's garden has many pools and fountains. Beautiful lotus flowers bloom here in summer.

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