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  • Kamakura is a coastal town near Tokyo, popular for its temples and shrines, iconic giant

  • Buddha statue, numerous trendy boutiques and restaurants, as well as its sandy beaches

  • which attract large crowds during the summer months.

  • If you can't make it to Kyoto during your trip, Kamakura is a decent alternative.

  • Known as theKyoto of the Eastfor its historic sites and well-preserved atmosphere,

  • it's located only an hour south of Tokyo making it an excellent day trip destination.

  • Kamakura has played an important role in the development of Japan, being the namesake of

  • a major era of Japanese history.

  • The city was chosen by Minamoto Yoritomo, one of the most important figures

  • in Japanese history, as the seat of his new military government.

  • Yoritomo defeated his arch rivals in 1185 and was appointed shogun in 1192.

  • This made Kamakura the political center of the entire country and the Kamakura government

  • continued to rule Japan for over a century until 1333.

  • During this time the culture and grand temples found in Kyoto also came to Kamakura as well,

  • many of which can still be seen around town today.

  • There is much to see and do in this area, so with this in mind,

  • here are our Top 5 Recommendations for Kamakura.

  • Number 5: Hokokuji Temple

  • On the eastern hills of Kamakura is the small but beautiful Hokokuji Temple, which is mostly

  • known for its lush and attractive small bamboo grove.

  • The main temple hall in the middle of the grounds which was rebuilt in the 1920s after

  • the Great Kanto Earthquake, houses a statue of Buddha, the temple's main object of worship.

  • Behind the temple are a series of unique shallow caves carved into the hillsides, which are

  • believed to hold the ashes of several of the lords who were patrons of the temple in the past.

  • The narrow pathways through the 2000 plus dark green bamboo stalks leads to a quaint

  • tea house where visitors can enjoy a nice cup of traditional green tea while relaxing

  • and taking in the views of the bamboo grove.

  • Number 4: Hiking Trails

  • Surrounded by the ocean and wooded hills, Kamakura offers attractive hiking trails that

  • connect various temples in the area.

  • These trails usually take around 30 to 90 minutes to complete and allow visitors to

  • enjoy both natural and cultural sights while walking between different parts of the town.

  • This network of hiking trails can be found in three differents areas: The Western Hills,

  • the Northern Hills and the Eastern hills.

  • The trails along the Western Hills connect Jochiji Temple in Kita-Kamakura with the

  • Great Buddha in the West of Kamakura.

  • Visitors will come across the Zeniarai Benten, where a legal form of money laundering is

  • steeped in tradition.

  • It is believed that washing your coins and bills in the shrine's spring will allow

  • for it to multiply.

  • Along the way there is the Genjiyama Public Park with a statue of Minamoto Yoritomo,

  • the founder of the Kamakura government in the late 12th century.

  • In the Northern Hills the trails connect Kenchoji Temple, ranked the number one Zen temple in

  • Kamakura, with the picturesque Zuisenji Temple in the far east of the town.

  • Along the trail, there are several caves which were used as tombs, called yagura.

  • This trail can alternatively be accessed through the Shishimai Valley, a popular autumn color

  • spot in early December.

  • Lastly,the trails in the Eastern hills connect Yagumo Shrine with the Harakiri

  • Yagura where the last ruler of the Kamakura Government is said to have

  • committed ritual suicide.

  • This trail offers nice views of the city along the way and is the shortest of the three main trails.

  • Number 3: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the most important shrine in Kamakura and is dedicated to Hachiman,

  • the Shinto god of war and patron of both the Minamoto family and samurai in general.

  • It was originally founded in 1063 and then enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180.

  • The shrine can be accessed via a long road that starts at Kamakura's waterfront and

  • bisects the entire city center all the way to the shrine, with multiple torii gates along the way.

  • Alternatively, a busy shopping street leads from Kamakura Station towards the shrine,

  • where you can buy local souvenirs, as well as enjoy some delicious street foods and sweets.

  • At the base of the shrine's staircase stands the Maiden, which is a stage where dance and

  • music performances are occasionally held.

  • On the sides of the main approach to the shrine, there are two ponds.

  • One represents the Minamoto Clan and has three islands, while the other represents the Taira

  • Clan, the Minamoto's rivals, and has four islands, because the number four in Japanese

  • is pronounced the same way as the worddeath”.

  • Various events are held at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu during the year.

  • Two of the most popular being the horseback archery Yabusame exhibition in September and

  • also at New Year's when large numbers of people visit the shrine.

  • Number 2: Hasedera

  • Built on the slopes of a wooded hill, the impressive Hasedera temple houses one of Japan's

  • largest wooden statues of Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of compassion and one of the most

  • popular deities in Japan.

  • The 9.18 meter statue is said to have been carved from the same gigantic tree as the

  • similarly tall Kannon statue worshipped at the Hasedera Temple in Nara Prefecture.

  • The Hasedera temple grounds boast picturesque gardens, as well as caves that feature multiple

  • sculptures of Benten, the goddess of feminine beauty and wealth.

  • Along the stairs leading up the slope stands the Jizo-do Hall which houses hundreds of

  • small statues of the Jizo Bodhisattva who is believed to help the souls of deceased

  • children to reach paradise.

  • Close to the main hall visitors can also admire a beautiful view of both the city of Kamakura

  • and the ocean.

  • Hasedera can easily be reached in a five minute walk from Hase Station along the Enoden Railway,

  • whose streetcar-like trains connect Kamakura with Enoshima and Fujisawa.

  • Number 1: The Great Buddha statue.

  • Located a 5 minute walk from Hasedera Temple, the Great Buddha is Kamakura's most iconic attraction.

  • The 11.4 meter tall statue stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple, is ranked among the top

  • 3 Great Buddhas in all Japan alongside the great Buddhas of Nara and Takaoka, and is

  • widely considered to be the most handsome amongst them.

  • Cast in 1252, this bronze statue was originally located inside a large temple hall which was

  • later destroyed several times by typhoons and a tsunami.

  • Since the late 15th century, the Buddha statue has remained sitting in the open-air.

  • For a small additional fee visitors can enter the interior of the Buddha statue which allows

  • for an interesting perspective on the thickness of the bronze cast, as well as the statue's height.

  • If you decide to visit Kamakura's Great Buddha, also make sure to keep an eye out

  • for his sandals which are displayed on the temple grounds in a unique way.

  • We hope that this top 5 list inspire some

  • ideas and gives you a good place to start when planning a trip to Kamakura for yourself.

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