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Historical
Larry Knipfing Hokoku-ji Temple in Kamakura has a beautiful bamboo grove. For the full effect of its beauty, go in the morning or late in the afternoon..
Kanagawa
Street & Urban
Tomoko Kamishima Besides the outstanding flowers of the crabapple, the temple also has cherry blossoms, spiraea, and karria blooming this season.
Kanagawa
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Culture
Reynald Ventura I got the idea of planting a hydrangea shrub after a visit to Meigetsuin Temple in Kamakura a few years ago. Meigetsuin Temple..
Kanagawa
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Traditional
Larry Knipfing Rokujizo statues can be found all over Japan. They always come in sets of 6 and are there to pray for those who have suffered. These..
Kanagawa
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Culture
Tomoko Kamishima Kamakura-gu offeres two types of talisman against evil: A red wooden statue of a lion's head, and a simple white samurai statue..
Kanagawa
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Temples & Shrines
Tomoko Kamishima Zuisen-ji Temple has a Zen rock garden designed by Muso Soseki who was not only a high level Zen Buddhist monk but also a Zen artist...
Kanagawa
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Gardens & Parks
Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo. People believe Hanzobo has protective powers against fire, and the..
Kanagawa
Culture
Celine Ong Want to experience the magic of Kyoto but hate dealing with the crowds? Take the road less travelled and hop on a train to Kamakura..
Kanagawa
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Culture in Kamakura, Kanagawa