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Kamakura Travel Guide: 149 reviews and 446 photos

THE GREAT BUDDHA, ( DAIBUTSU ) - Kamakura

Kamakura was once the political and cultural capital of the Shogunate, from 1192 to 1333. It boast a heritage comparable with that of Kyoto and Nara.
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Experience the charm of many ancient temples and shrines, including the famous Great Budda statue.
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The main street of Kamakura has many restaurants, souvenir shops, some stores that you try to eat before you buy , women wearing in their kimono walk around and many others.

Last visit to Kamakura: Jun 2002
Intro Written Oct 17, 2002
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Reviews (6)

The Great Buddha Things to Do (5)

This bronze statue of Amita Buddha was cast in 1252 A.D. by the sculptors Ono-Goroemon and Tanji - Hisatomo at the... more travel advice

Washed you hands....... Things to Do (5)

I notice that most Japanese they washed thier hand before entering the Great Buddha (Daibutsu). . I washed my hands... more travel advice

Famous Temples in Kamakura Things to Do (5)

By observing and looking the Japanese when inside this temples "they throw money coins, clap their hands twice, they... more travel advice

Famous Shrine in Kamakura Things to Do (5)

Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-Gu Shrine founded in 1063 by the Genji family, the creators of the Kamakura Shogunate, it became the... more travel advice

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Written Oct 17, 2002

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Comments (4)

shikokuzen Apr 5, 2006 at 1:40 AM Report Abuse

Violeta...always greatful to see pics of japan especially pictures that are different from what visitors usually show...wonderful
livi4 Nov 10, 2004 at 6:46 PM Report Abuse

yokohama, kamakura, lake hakone and more- nice pics, i have seen them all.
takkun May 18, 2004 at 11:02 PM Report Abuse

This is the downtown shrine? do you know the name of it?
Joy_0007 Nov 18, 2002 at 1:34 PM Report Abuse

Violeta, good job about the Japanese information about their customs and traditions. Thanks for sharing.