Kamakura

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11 Myoho‑ji Temple in Kamakura: The Mossy Staircase & Nichiren’s Historic Hermitage

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10 Exploring Gokuraku‑ji: Founded in 1259, Known for Ninshō’s Charity & Thatched Gate Charm

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Top 5 Autumn Leaf Viewing Spots in Kamakura

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09 Meigetsu‑in “Hydrangea Temple” in Kamakura: Blue Blooms & Enlightenment Window

Today, I’d like to introduce Meigetsuin, which is about a 10...
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08 Exploring Jōchi‑ji: Kamakura’s Hidden Gozan Temple Built in 1281 with Forest Trails & Hotei Statues

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07 Jufuku‑ji Temple in Kamakura: Founded by Hōjō Masako & Eisai, Origin of Japanese Zen

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06 Exploring Hase‑dera: Kamakura’s Hillside Temple with Hydrangeas, Benten Cave & Compassion Statues

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05 What Is Tsurugaoka Hachimangū? A Guide to Kamakura’s Central Shrine and Samurai History

In Kamakura sightseeing, where will you all go? You might ri...
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04 Kōtoku‑in Temple in Kamakura: See the This 13.35 m Great Buddha Outdoors at a National Treasure Site

Kōtoku-in Temple is home to theGreat Buddha of Kamakura, one...
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03 Kenchō-ji Temple Half-Day Walking Itinerary〜A Quiet Zen Experience in Kamakura’s Oldest Zen Temple

Kenchō-ji Temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kamakura and on...