Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #5 in Kamakura, Japan
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3 km
63 m
Experience Kamakura in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in KamakuraIndividual Sights in KamakuraSight 1: 稲瀬川
The Inase River flows through the Hase district of Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and flows into Sagami Bay on the Yuigahama coast. It is said that it is this river that is described in the "Manyoshu" as "Mina Nose River Night" (Mina Nose River Night), and the Minase River was changed to the name Inase River. In the early Kamakura period, it was considered the western boundary of Kamakura. In addition, in kabuki works made in the Edo period, the name was used to resemble the Sumida River in Edo.
Sight 2: Kosokuji Temple
Kosokuji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in the Nagatani of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Gyotoki. The former main temple is Hikiya Myohonji. Ikegami and Totomi store law.
Sight 3: Hase-dera temple
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Hase-dera , commonly called the Hase-kannon (長谷観音) is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon.
Sight 4: Shūgenji Temple
Shugenji Temple is a temple of Nichiren Buddhism located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The name of the mountain is Mt. Shijo. The main Buddha is the Ten Realms Mandala. The former main temple is Gyotokiyama Mitsunori Temple. Ikegami and Totomi store law.
Sight 5: Gokurakuji Temple
Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺) is a Buddhist temple of the Shingon sect located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was founded in 1259 by Ninshō (1217-1303) and has been restored and rebuilt many times since then.
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