11 Culture Egaraten Shrine in Kamakura Lily Egaraten Shrine, in Kamakura, is dedicated to Sugawarano Michizane, a Heian Period nobleman and scholar.
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zuisenji Temple Peter Oxley Hidden away in the northeastern reaches of the city, Zuisenji boasts the only remaining garden from the Kamakura Period.
Culture Dive Deep Into Kamakura Helen Langford Explore more of the ancient capital of Kamakura by touring the temples on the city's 33-Kannon pilgrimage.
8 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Camera - Tanabata Festival Peter Oxley Celebrations also take place at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura... Luckily, the skies were clear in Kamakura this year, so one can safely
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kuzuharagaoka Shrine Peter Oxley of the bafuku (tent city), which served as the de facto capital of the Kamakura... Toshimoto was executed as a rebel, an insurrectionist, by the Kamakura
Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding Are you planning to visit Kamakura as a side trip from Tokyo? If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great Buddha.
Culture Zen Night Walk Kamakura 2025 Oct 28th - Dec 7th 2025 Past Event This autumn, Kamakura’s historic Kenchoji Temple will host ZEN NIGHT WALK KAMAKURA, a nighttime event blending Zen tradition with cutting-edge sound and
12 Culture Kamakura Camera - Goryo Jinja Peter Oxley Nestled in the wooded hills of western Kamakura, Goryo Shrine is dedicated to the memory of a brave and valiant 11th century warrior.