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The Great Buddha of Kamakura.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura.

72. The City of Kamakura

March 15, 2021 by Jason Nieling in Cities
The view of Kamakura from Hase-dera.

The view of Kamakura from Hase-dera.

Kamakura is a city steeped in history and tradition and is now a popular tourist destination. Join Jason and Paul as they explore this former capital of Japan and learn about the many things to see and do there!



72. The City of Kamakura
Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

Topics Covered:

  • History

  • Near Kamakura Station: Wakamiya Oji — Dankazura — Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine — Komachi Street

  • Hase: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha) — Hasedera

  • Enoshima

  • Temples: Hokokuji — Engakuji

  • Festivals: Chona Hajime Shiki — Setsubun Matsuri — Kamakura Matsuri — Kusajishi-shiki — Fireworks — Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Reitaisai

  • How to get to Kamakura

March 15, 2021 /Jason Nieling
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