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Kamakura, Japan
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Trip down memory lane (part II)
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 ...
Kamakura
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 ...
Kamakura!
... 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 ...
Last day in Japan
... 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 ...
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Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
4-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan
This nearly 47-foot bronze statue of Amida Buddha is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.
Hase Temple
3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan
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
2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanto, Japan
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.
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takayama-shirokawago - Takayama travel question
Posted by misocutlet
... . (I am usually a budget traveller, having short vacation time.) Day 2: Most popular tourist attractions near Tokyo are Nikko, Kamakura, and Hakone. Pick out Nikko or Hakkone for the second day. Tourist Attractions around Tokyo: Day 3: Leave Shinjuku ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by xerius
... and money. Tokyo demands a good three to four days to even start to explore. But Kanto itself deserves a little more exploration as well. Kamakura and Nikko really should get a day each - you can't really do them in less. Hakone is a popular spot for ...
30 day trip to japan - help!
Posted by mitsukishiroi
... 6 days in Tokyo, visiting Shibuya, Shinjuku, Odaiba, Ginza, Akihabara, Harajuku and some other sights. As daytrips, you can go to Kamakura, Nikko, Yokohama, Kawagoe or Hakone. I'm not quite sure how long you're going, but as for feasibility and ...
Japan Starter Kit
Posted by xerius
... But outside 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 ...
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