12 Activities Kamakura Camera - Summer by the Sea Peter Oxley After a hiatus of nearly three years due to restrictions dictated by Covid, the city's beach cafes and taverns are open once..
10 Culture Kamakura Camera Egara Tenjin-sha Shrine Peter Oxley Let's visit Egara Tenjin-sha, an important Shinto shrine dedicated to a poet and scholar who loved plum blossoms.
Accommodation Kishi-ke: a Modern Ryokan Veronica Carnevale Kishi-ke is traditional, yet modern, Japanese-style inn that aims to connect guests with the present and help them achieve inner..
8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Tanabata Festival Peter Oxley A festival based on a folk tale of lovers separated but allowed to meet just once a year. They are represented by the stars Vega..
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 Colourful Sights in Jomyo-ji Temple Steve Morton Having recently stumbled across Kamakura’s Jomyo-ji temple earlier in the year, I decided to return in the hope of seeing some..
7 Culture Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji temple..
9 Kamakura Camera - Tokeiji Peter Oxley Unique among Kamakura’s temples and shrines, Tokeiji was established as a refuge for battered women who wished to escape from ..