Culture Myohonji Temple Myohonji, located in the heart of Kamakura, is one of the oldest Nichiren-sect temples of Japanese Buddhism. Despite its city location, the temple is..
Historical Gokuraku Temple and Beach Walk Steve Morton Whilst the main temples of Kamakura are known to virtually everyone, many other less well known places are waiting to be discovered...
Culture Kita-Kurihama Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Late Mar Running for over a quarter of a century now, the Kita-Kurihama Cherry Blossom Festival is a fun, family-friendly event which includes..
Culture Miyako Grape Festival 2025 Early Oct If you're a grape aficionado, Kanagawa's Miyako Farm will be hosting a grape festival on two consecutive Saturdays this..
Culture Sankeien Firefly Night Sher Ying Wee Spend a early summer night filled with ephemeral lights in Sankeien Gardens on Firefly Night.
Museums Yamate History Archives Tomoko Kamishima One of the preserved buildings, the Yamate History Archives (Shiryo-kan 山手資料館 ) now acts as an archive of the old Yamate ..
Culture Memorial Ship Mikasa Located at Mikasa Park, the Memorial Ship Mikasa is a warship that holds a significant place in Japan’s maritime history. Built in the late 1890s and..
6 Temples & Shrines Statues in Benten-kutsu Cave Hana Joy Benten-kutsu Cave and Benten-do Hall are located in Hase-dera Temple, Kamakura. The entrance to the cave itself is easy to overlook,..
