7 Culture Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple Steve Morton Located next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation to ocean vibes
17 Kamakura's Hanzobo Shrine Steve Morton Located towards the back of Kamakura`s famous Kenchoji Temple is the peaceful hillside shrine of Hanzobo where you can meet many friendly Guardian Deities
Culture Takayama’s Karakuri Museum Euan Prentis If you can't make it to Takayama for the town's famed festivals, be sure to drop by a performance of the mechanical karakuri dolls at Takayama's Karakuri
15 Kamakura's Yagumo Shrine Steve Morton Visit the small but very impressive Yasumo Shrine where you can immerse yourself in some of Kamakura's rich cultural heritage
16 Kamakura's Myohonji Temple Steve Morton Although every temple has a story, Kamakura`s Myohonji Temple is the stuff of legends. Visit it and you`ll see why!
12 Activities Kamakura's Rokkoku Hiking Course Steve Morton Kamakura's Rokkoku Kensan Hiking course takes you through the backend of Kamakura whilst offering some fine hilltop views of the bay below.
7 Shimo Amakusa Ferry Bonson Lam From Ushibuka it is also quicker than backtracking through Amakusa to get to Kagoshima prefecture.
12 Kamakura's Daibutsu: Early December Larry Knipfing If you visit Kamakura (and you should!) be sure that you do not miss seeing the famous Daibutsu - or Great Buddha - statue