Historical Kamakura’s Egara-tenjin Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Because Michizane was a plum lover, Egara-tenjin is adorned with plum blossom: the wooden gate, paper lanterns, a purification basin,..
Historical Hokoku-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. But it’s not the only charm of this temple.
Historical Hidden Kamakura 1 Steve Morton Situated along Kamakura’s western hills, the Daibutsu Hiking Course offers a more leisurely way to explore this great city, es..
11 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Jufuku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The grounds that Jufuku-ji now stand on, had a strong connection with the Kamakura Shogunate (1185-1333).
12 Culture Kamakura Camera - Hasedera Temple Peter Oxley A brief survey of one of Kamakura's most endearing temples, founded from a log washed up on a beach thirteen hundred years ago...
10 Temples & Shrines Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Josef Diermair Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine is a small shrine compared to Kyoto-size shrines, but charming and very alive.
Historical Ofuna Botanical Garden Jessica A Paje The Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden Flower Center, simply known as Ofuna Botanical Garden, is just 5-minutes from ..
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..