Historical Kamakura's Hokoku-ji Temple 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..
34 Culture Exploring Enoshima Elena Lisina Enoshima is quite famous as a tourist spot, but during the week it’s a pleasant place to get out of the city. Just walking aro..
6 Temples & Shrines A Winter Day at Hasedera Temple Hana Joy Though it can be a little chilly, winter is an excellent season to visit Hasedera Temple in Kamakura.
7 Gardens & Parks Yokohama's Negishi Forest Park Tomoko Kamishima This park used to be a horse racetrack for over 80 years, mainly for the amusement of foreign residents. The grandstands (in ruins)..
11 Gardens & Parks Kamakura Kencho-ji's Hanzobo Tomoko Kamishima An avatar God protecting Kencho-ji Temple is called Hanzobo. People believe Hanzobo has protective powers against fire, and the..
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kuzuharagaoka Shrine Peter Oxley Set amidst an area of outstanding natural beauty, Kuzuharagaoka Shrine has a history that dates back to 14th century Japan.
7 Culture Hokoku Temple, Kamakura Lily Famous as the bamboo temple, Hokoku Temple attracts many international visitors each year. With its bamboo garden, the temple also..
12 Gardens & Parks Hayama Shiosai Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima HAYAMA: Shiosai Koen Park is a former Imperial Villa; now Marine Life museum and Japanese garden. The museum and garden are next..