This temple is most notable for its wooden statue of Kannon, the 11-headed goddess of mercy, but it also has a lovely garden and pond, and a viewing platform with a great city view.
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#1 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 16 Jul 2008 "This temple is worth a visit!"
- 20 Mar 2005 "Peace and tranquility in quaint Kamakura"
- 8 Dec 2009 "庭も必見"
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#2 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
The wooded hills of Kamakura contain numerous hiking trails, many of which connect the various temples.
Attraction type: Hiking trail
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- 23 Oct 2009 "靴は歩き易いものを"
- 21 Oct 2009 "変化に富んだ天園ハイキングコース"
- 24 Aug 2009 "金沢自然公園から朝比奈コース"
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#3 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
A large temple bell, a teahouse and a shrine that preserves a tooth of Buddha are highlights of this Zen temple, which has been designated a national treasure and is ranked number two of the city's five most powerful temples.
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 8 Dec 2009 "紅葉がみごと"
- 28 Nov 2009 "鎌倉への入り口"
- 15 Feb 2009 "こころ静かに、座禅体験。"
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#4 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 30 Nov 2009 "緑に癒される竹の寺、報国寺"
- 27 Oct 2009 "心が洗われます。"
- 31 Aug 2009 "心穏やかになります・・・。"
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#5 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
This nearly 47-foot bronze statue of Amida Buddha is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Religious site; Statue; Monument
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- 19 Sep 2008 "Great to see the Great Buddha of Kamakura"
- 16 Jul 2008 "Daibutsu visit"
- 16 Jul 2008 "Don't miss this Giant Buddha"
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#6 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 8 Dec 2009 "春の桜、イチョウの紅葉がみごと"
- 25 Nov 2009 "立派です"
- 15 Nov 2009 "ひろい境内とお土産屋街道"
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#7 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site; Other; Zoo
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- 12 Dec 2009 "紅葉が美しい"
- 31 Aug 2009 "あじさい寺"
- 30 Jul 2009 "梅雨時の癒しスポット"
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#8 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
This temple once served as a shelter for abused wives, who were able to divorce their husbands by staying here for three years.
Attraction type: Other; Zoo; Religious site
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- 18 Aug 2009 "縁切り寺と呼ばれています"
- 26 Feb 2009 "２月中旬が梅の見頃"
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#9 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
This important shrine, dating back to 1063, is a popular site for weddings and other events during the year, and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- 16 Jul 2008 "Spiritual Location"
- 29 Mar 2007 "One of the top sites in Kamakura"
- 28 Nov 2009 "歴史を感じさせる神社"
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#10 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 30 Jul 2009 "北条氏の屋敷跡地"
- 25 Feb 2009 "梅の写真"
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#11 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 28 Jul 2009 "国宝、重文もあるのに、あまり知られていないお寺"
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#12 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Founded by a priest famous for his garden designs, this temple is notable for its Zen rock garden and beautiful flowers and trees.
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 30 Nov 2009 "四季折々に花が楽しめる。"
- 30 Nov 2009 "鎌倉、瑞泉寺にも夢窓疎石の庭園が！！"
- 7 Mar 2009 "２月だというのに異常な暑さ"
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#13 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 21 Nov 2009 "尼寺らしい瀟洒なお寺"
- 7 Mar 2009 "今が見頃 梅の写真"
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#14 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 2 Nov 2009 "鶴岡八幡宮"
- 14 Oct 2009 "杯を割って厄除けする神社"
- 13 Oct 2009 "おごそか"
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#15 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: History museum
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- 27 Nov 2009 "鎌倉に関係する文学人の資料館"
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#16 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 27 Sep 2009 "紫陽花ロード"
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#17 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 6 Sep 2009 "苔寺"
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#18 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Religious site
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- 5 Sep 2009 "大船のランドマーク「大船観音」"
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#19 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Legend has it that washing your money in the spring at this shrine will make it double.
Attraction type: Historic site
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- 15 Nov 2009 "行くまでの坂が大変です"
- 2 Nov 2009 "本当に．．"
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#20 of 54 attractions in Kamakura
Attraction type: Park
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- 14 Feb 2009 "由比ガ浜海水浴場"
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