Kamakura
Kamakura is a small city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, Japan. It's hard to believe that this quiet little town with its many temples was the political capital of Japan during the Kamakura shogunate, from 1185 to 1333.
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- Take the train and catch the JR Yokosuka line. There are temples all over the place here. Look at the guide maps and yes they are in multiple languages. There are several very famous temples here including Dai Batsu. You can take a taxi to them all but it is far better to walk and stop in all the … • Mike K.
- Don't miss this small village which can be reaced within 1 hour from Tokyo Station. It does have some great temple and the Great Daibutsu, the big Buddha. • Gabriel M.
- Be sure to check out the bamboo forest. It's a bit off the beaten track, but worth it. Also, the temple where you wash money for prosperity can't be missed. • Kelly T.
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