5 Things to do in Kamakura 鎌倉市 Japan November 1, 2018 Kamakura 鎌倉市, just an hour from Tokyo, is one of my favorite places to visit for a day trip. This town was the center of Japanese political life during the 12th and 13th century, and it still retains the charm ...
Kamakura, Japan 鎌倉市, 日本: The Great Buddha 大仏 & Hase-dera Temple 長谷寺 November 3, 2015 Many of the travel brochures & posters on Japan prominently feature The Great Buddha of Kamakura. This is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha located on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple and is the second tallest ...