Kamakura, Ancient temple town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
The coastal city spreads across forested hills containing numerous temples and shrines connected by walking paths leading to sandy beaches along Sagami Bay.
Kamakura functioned as Japan's political center from 1192 to 1333 when Minamoto Yoritomo established the first military government at this strategic location.
The Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple stands 11 meters tall in bronze, representing one of Japan's most significant Buddhist sculptures from the 13th century.
Visitors can reach Kamakura within one hour by train from central Tokyo, with services departing frequently from Shibuya and Shinjuku stations.
At Zeniarai Benten Shrine, people wash their money in spring water flowing through cave tunnels, following a tradition believed to multiply wealth.
Location: Kanagawa Prefecture
Website: https://www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/
Part of: Shōnan
Shares border with: Yokohama, Zushi, Fujisawa
Website: https://city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp
GPS coordinates: 35.31917,139.54722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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