Zuisenji Temple is located in very recess in a a valley. Pass through "DAITO-NO-MIYA" temple, you need to walk further to your right. After pass through main gate, the atmosphere is very different. Besides the long main road, you will see beautiful trees and flowers. Especially on your left hand side. Main entrance. After some walk, you will see second gate and then main hall. In front of the main hall is full with beautiful trees and flower as well. The main hall. Gard

Without saying, the most famous in Kamakura. Some travel guide only refers to great Buddha as what to see at kamakura. Great Buddha is about 13 meters high Cast Bronze statue, build about 750 years ago. It is quite surprising that the old people has such a technique to build such a gigantic statue with casting. The Great Buddha and the disasters of the past The Great Buddha was originally housed in a large hall called Daibutsu-den. According to Kotoku-in’s official histor

KAKUON-JI is located at very silent area. Another 10 min. walk from KAMAKURA-GU.　 (DAITO NO MIYA) KAKUON-JI is famous with it Plum tree (flower is very beautiful during early spring.) and it's old Buddha statue. Bud do you know, that there is a guided tour service by Monk? Every hour on the hour from 10 am to 15 pm. (except 12:00. Rainy day not available.), just gather in front of the main hall (not the gate.). You need to pay 500 JPY as a entry fee, then monk will guide

Hase Dera is very famous with its gigantic Kan-Non sama, beautiful flower garden and great main hall, but there is more. KAKIGARA INARI (located at right hand side facing towards main hall.) is respecting the KAN-NON SAMA who had arrived here guided by Oyster. (KAKI in Japanese.) KAKI-GARA stands for Oyster Shell in Japanese. Normally, you will see wooden small place (rectangular shape)to write your wish in many Shrines, however, Oyster shell in this place. What to do? Wr

MATCHA (Dense, strong green tea) and WAGASHI(Japanese sweet) is famous. But if you enjoy in front of the authentic Japanese garden, you feel 10 times more relaxed and feel like you are in ancient "Japan". KISEN AN at JOMYOJI is the perfect place. On of the recommendation is JYOMYOJI. It is just 5 min walk from HOKOKUJI (famous with bamboo garden.) Even though HOKOKUJI has tea house where you can enjoy Matcha, my recommendation is JYOMYOJI because the garden is more open a

SUMMARY: SUGIMOTO DERA is famous for is history. It had build in 734 AD which was in NARA Era. Or 500 years before Kamakura era. This is old enough as those temples you can find in Nara city. (Unfortunately, No Deers.) ​ As you see from the main gate, you will easily see the history. Main hall is a thatched roof. (Made with Straw) Principal image is 11 Face KAN-NON. Location: Nikaido (North east from Kamakura St. 10 min by Bus. Drop off at "Sugimoto Kan-Non" or 25 min wal