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Ranked #1 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
109 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Lovely buildings, gardens an..." 21 May 2012
- "Spiritual Village" 18 May 2012
- "Beautiful gardens and atmosp..." 5 May 2012
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Ranked #2 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
173 reviews
This nearly 47-foot bronze statue of Amida Buddha is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.
Attraction type Monuments/ Statues; Religious Sites; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "tokyo day out" 27 May 2012
- "It's big... but what more?" 25 May 2012
- "Open-air Buddha stunning aga..." 24 May 2012
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Ranked #3 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
127 reviews
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This important shrine, dating back to 1063, is a popular site for weddings and other events during the year, and is...
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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.
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Attraction type Historic Sites; Zoos; Religious Sites
Distance 0.7 miles from city centre
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- "Lovely shrine, especially if..." 5 May 2012
- "Cherry Blossoms Viewing" 28 Apr 2012
- "Beautiful walkway lined with..." 19 Apr 2012
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Ranked #4 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
64 reviews
Attraction type Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance 0.3 miles from city centre
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- "Lovely street with authentic..." 24 May 2012
- "Street full of delightful sh..." 21 May 2012
- "Must do side trip while in T..." 24 Apr 2012
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Ranked #5 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
30 reviews
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Founded in 1253 by a Chinese priest, this temple, notable for its bell (a national treasure) and Zen garden, was the first...
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Founded in 1253 by a Chinese priest, this temple, notable for its bell (a national treasure) and Zen garden, was the first Zen temple in the city and is ranked number one of the city's five most powerful temples.
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Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.0 miles from city centre
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- "A magnificent complex" 21 May 2012
- "the beautiful zen garden + a..." 24 Nov 2011
- "子供と建長寺！" 30 Apr 2012
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Ranked #6 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
38 reviews
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A large temple bell, a teahouse and a shrine that preserves a tooth of Buddha are highlights of this Zen temple, which has...
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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.
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Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.3 miles from city centre
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- "The best temple in Kitakamak..." 30 May 2012
- "Quiet beauty, but nonetheles..." 21 May 2012
- "a walk thru the garden up to..." 24 Nov 2011
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Ranked #7 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
21 reviews
Legend has it that washing your money in the spring at this shrine will make it double.
Attraction type Historic Sites; Religious Sites
Distance 0.5 miles from city centre
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- "ここはくるまだよー" 3 Apr 2012
- "鎌倉観光では外せないスポット" 26 Mar 2012
- "坂の上にあります" 21 Mar 2012
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Ranked #8 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
13 reviews
Attraction type History Museums
Distance 0.5 miles from city centre
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- "海が見える文学館" 28 May 2012
- "風薫る五月" 26 May 2012
- "鎌倉文士についてよくわかるが、庭園と建物だけでも訪れる価..." 17 Apr 2012
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Ranked #9 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
23 reviews
The wooded hills of Kamakura contain numerous hiking trails, many of which connect the various temples.
Attraction type Hiking Trails
Distance 0.2 miles from city centre
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- "Not for strolling" 18 May 2012
- "見ようによっては。。" 3 May 2012
- "夏にぜひお散歩を。" 1 May 2012
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Ranked #10 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
27 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.3 miles from city centre
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- "Tranquil and beautiful" 25 May 2012
- "The best temple in Kamakura" 12 Sep 2011
- "Beautiful and peaceful" 23 Jul 2011
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Ranked #11 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
16 reviews
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This temple once served as a shelter for abused wives, who were able to divorce their husbands by staying here for three...
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This temple once served as a shelter for abused wives, who were able to divorce their husbands by staying here for three years.
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Attraction type Religious Sites; Zoos
Distance 1.1 miles from city centre
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- "Pretty grounds and charming..." 21 May 2012
- "a small temple near kamakura..." 13 Dec 2011
- "さざれ石" 18 May 2012
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Ranked #12 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
9 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 1.7 miles from city centre
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- "稲村ケ崎で、ピクニックがおすすめです" 21 Mar 2012
- "新田義貞縁の激戦地" 24 Feb 2012
- "カップルのドライブコース" 31 Jan 2012
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Ranked #13 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
10 reviews
Attraction type Parks
Distance 0.8 miles from city centre
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- "Sunny day before Christmas" 3 Feb 2012
- "遠浅の穏やかな海岸が良い" 25 May 2012
- "季節外れの海も良いです" 21 Mar 2012
Ranked #14 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
4 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.6 miles from city centre
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- "心温まりました！" 31 Jan 2012
- "お守り人気の秘密" 27 Oct 2011
- "ついにゲッツ!!" 12 Jul 2010
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Ranked #15 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
15 reviews
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Ranked number four of the city's most powerful temples, this temple houses a wooden seated Buddha with sleeves and skirts and...
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Ranked number four of the city's most powerful temples, this temple houses a wooden seated Buddha with sleeves and skirts and one of Kamakura's ten famous wells.
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Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.0 miles from city centre
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- "Picturesque entrance and gro..." 21 May 2012
- "歴史を感じる閑寂なたたずまいな禅刹" 30 Apr 2012
- "Il 4° tempio zen" 12 Apr 2012
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Ranked #16 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
3 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.3 miles from city centre
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- "静寂の中で歴史を感じられるお寺" 24 Nov 2011
- "鎌倉中心部からは少し離れた隠れ処的なお寺" 12 Aug 2011
- "国宝、重文もあるのに、あまり知られていないお寺" 28 Jul 2009
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Ranked #17 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
9 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.1 miles from city centre
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- "カラフルな紫陽花と海が一緒に見られます" 28 May 2012
- "極楽寺に来たら、成就院に行かないともったいない！" 25 May 2012
- "鎌倉のあじさい寺" 12 Jul 2011
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Ranked #18 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
10 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.2 miles from city centre
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- "隠れパワースポット？" 17 May 2012
- "なんと床暖房" 3 Apr 2012
- "太平記でも有名な護良親王を祀っています" 22 Dec 2011
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Ranked #19 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
8 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.2 miles from city centre
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- "こじんまり" 4 May 2012
- "参道がとってもきれい" 25 Apr 2012
- "鎌倉らしさが残る地区" 17 Apr 2012
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Ranked #20 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
32 reviews
Attraction type Zoos; Religious Sites
Distance 1.1 miles from city centre
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- "Small but neat" 30 May 2012
- "excellent maple leaves site..." 13 Dec 2011
- "しっとりと紫陽花を楽しむ" 28 May 2012
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Ranked #21 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
8 reviews
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Founded by a priest famous for his garden designs, this temple is notable for its Zen rock garden and beautiful flowers and...
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Founded by a priest famous for his garden designs, this temple is notable for its Zen rock garden and beautiful flowers and trees.
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Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.7 miles from city centre
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- "鎌倉の本当の魅力は谷の奥にあります。" 2 Apr 2012
- "紅葉の時期の瑞泉寺" 18 Dec 2011
- "四季の花の隠れた名所" 29 Jun 2011
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Ranked #22 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
5 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.4 miles from city centre
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- "山門が復興し、より整った伽藍となりました。" 21 Apr 2012
- "百花繚乱" 22 Apr 2011
- "秋の彼岸花は最高" 6 Dec 2010
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Ranked #23 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
6 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.2 miles from city centre
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- "心身共にリフレッシュできる静かな古寺" 2 Jan 2012
- "歴史を感じさせる鎌倉の古刹。" 4 Jun 2011
- "鎌倉最古の寺です" 20 Mar 2011
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Ranked #24 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
4 reviews
Visitors to this temple can see the temple's copper bell and view Mt. Fuji.
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 0.9 miles from city centre
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- "日蓮ゆかりの史跡" 5 Jan 2012
- "梅の時期の安国論寺" 11 Mar 2011
- "日蓮上人ゆかりの寺院" 31 Jan 2011
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Ranked #25 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
2 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 1.0 miles from city centre
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- "来迎寺 ～ 鶴岡八幡宮と鎌倉宮の間にある" 1 Apr 2012
- "如意輪観世音像は必見だと思います。" 18 Feb 2012
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Ranked #26 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
6 reviews
Attraction type Zoos; Parks
Distance 0.7 miles from city centre
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- "台峰緑地から源氏山公園へ。" 20 May 2012
- "春がお薦め" 26 Mar 2012
- "源氏、反源氏が同居してました" 2 Jun 2011
Ranked #27 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
1 review
Attraction type Forests
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- "奇蹟的に残っている、鎌倉の大自然" 8 Apr 2012
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Ranked #29 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
11 reviews
Attraction type Religious Sites
Distance 2.6 miles from city centre
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- "大船観音 ～ ＪＲ車内からもよく見えるが，入り口が…，そ..." 10 Apr 2012
- "電車から見えます。" 31 Jan 2012
- "一度は訪れたい観音像" 2 Jan 2012
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Ranked #30 of 63 Attractions in Kamakura
3 reviews
Attraction type Hiking Trails
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- "秘境、番場ヶ谷吉沢川の沢ルートを歩き天園へ" 7 May 2012
- "変化に富んだハイキングコース" 29 Jun 2011
- "鎌倉アルプス縦走ハイキングコース" 26 Dec 2010
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