Though not exactly a hidden gem in the popular tourist destination of Kamakura, this major Zen Buddhist temple is not as crowded as Kōtoku-in, home of the Giant Buddha. This is partly due to the fact that Engaku-ji is located just outside Kita-Kamakura station, one stop from the more popular Kamakura station. Still, Engaku-ji is…
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Kamakura Daibutsu
The giant Buddha statue of Kotoku-in temple draws millions of visitors every year to Kamakura, a town already full of beautiful and ancient temples. The statue was cast over 750 years ago and has survived (more or less) many disasters including several lightning strike fires, earthquakes and even a tsunami in 1498. It is over…
Enoshima Electric Railway
For train lovers visiting the Kamakura or Enoshima area southwest of Yokohama, the Enoshima Electric railway is a destination in itself. Rumbling mere feet between old homes, past ancient temples and along a beautiful stretch of Sagami Bay, this 115-year-old line is a throwback to the days when the ride itself was the destination. The line…
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