Kamakura, Japan

Travel Blogs from Kamakura (72)

Trip down memory lane (part II), Kamakura, Japan travel blog
Trip down memory lane (part II)
Apr 11, 2006

Even genoeg van de grote drukke stad, dus ontsnapt naar Kamakura, ten zuiden van Tokyo. Kamakura was ooit de hoofdstad van Japan (Kyoto en Nara ook en nu is het dus Tokyo - lijkt wel of iedere stad deze titel ooit heeft gehad...) en hierdoor staan er nog ...

A travel blog entry by markenhylda
Kamakura, Kamakura, Japan travel blog
Kamakura
Jun 3, 2007

Today we went back to Kamakura where there is a series of old lochs from the time Kamakura was the capital city. The lochs failed and there were many ships from China that smashed into the shore. This was fun to explore at low tide. You can pick up shards ...

A travel blog entry by misspia
Kamakura!, Kamakura, Japan travel blog
Kamakura!
Oct 7, 2006

... I've ever had! It just melted in the mouth. Saturday was our day "off" and some of us traveled to Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan. It is famous for many shrines and temples. We were greeted by a group of university students who were looking ...

A travel blog entry by swinnett
Last day in Japan, Tokyo / Kamakura, Japan travel blog
Last day in Japan
Jun 15, 2007

... been awesome and Ive created some great memories, seen some wonderful sights and eaten some interesting chow!  Took a trip to kamakura, full of temples and shrines, then the imperial palace. The sheer size of tokyo is scary, a guaranteed keep fit ...

A travel blog entry by stevenhawken

Attractions in Kamakura (17)

Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan

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This nearly 47-foot bronze statue of Amida Buddha is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.
Hase Temple
Hase Temple

3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan

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This temple is most notable for its wooden statue of Kannon, the 11-headed goddess of mercy, but it also has a lovely garden and pond, and a viewing platform with a great city view.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan

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This important shrine, dating back to 1063, is a popular site for weddings and other events during the year, and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season.
Hayama
Hayama

Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan

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Forum Discussions on Kamakura (4)

Japan Starter Kit
Posted on Nov 7, 2009, 09:24:35
... of Tokyo are numerous other, less familiar attractions. To the south is the old temple town and former capital of Kamakura, with its massive, bronze Buddha statue. Nearby is the bustling waterfront city of Yokohama, home to foreigners' old houses and ...
Help needed for trip to Tokyo
Posted on Sep 4, 2009, 05:37:29
... even though people do not speak English in general. I you are going to stay in Tokyo, you should go to Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakkone-Mt. Fuji (there you will find natural onsens) and of course you should visit Nikko. Within Tokyo, there are some shrines ...
Is Japan xenophobic ?
Posted on Jun 4, 2007, 16:09:35
... of blank stares instead of smiles and greetings at times, you probably won't have any problems. It seemed to me that in Kamakura I was greeted a number of times as opposed to bigger cities like Tokyo and Osaka. One good way to look at it is when you ...
We are group of 4 (2 adults n 2 kids aged 12 & 13)coming to Japan for the 1st time for 13 days trip. This is our plan: Day-1: Arrive at Narita Airpor
Posted on Oct 17, 2009, 07:39:30
... -4: Osaka Day-5: Day trip to Nara. Day-6: Osaka Day-7: Return from Kyoto to Tokyo Day-8: Full day in Tokyo Day-9: Day trip to Kamakura Day-10: Day trip to Hakone Day-11: Day trip to Nikko Day-12: Full day in Tokyo Day-13: Depart Japan from Narita Airport ...