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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!



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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