Kamakura has many sightseeing spots such as historical temples.
Representative historical tourist spots include Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura Daibutsu, and Hase Dera.
You can enjoy gourmet food around Kamakura Station,
and there are many restaurants especially on Komachi-Street.
Tsuruoka Hachimangu URL：https://www.hachimangu.or.jp/
The approach from Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is
a beautiful path surrounded by trees.
After passing through the approach, there is a large vermillion torii gate.
In 1983, Tsuruoka Hachimangu became a nationally designated important cultural property.
The letter “eight” of Hachimangu Shrine is in the shape of two pigeons.
The dove is believed to be a divine messenger.
Kamakura Daibutsu is 13 meters high and weighs 122 tons.
The reason why the Great Buddha was built is unknown,
but there is a theory that it was to appease the vengeful spirits of the dead.
・Adults (13 years and above) : 300 JPY
・Children （Age 6 to 12) :150 JPY
※Fee to enter the inside of Daibutsu: ＋50 JPY
Kamakura Daibutsu URL：https://www.kotoku-in.jp/
This is kind of shoes which is called “Oowaraji” for Daibutsu.
The meaning of Oowaraji is that we want the Great Buddha to travel all over Japan
and bring happiness to all people.”
This is the gate of Hase Dera.
Kamakura Hase Dera：https://www.hasedera.jp/
・Adults (13 years and above) : 400 JPY
・Children （Age 6 to 12) : 200 JPY
Hase Dera is surrounded by a lot of plants and makes you feel relaxed.
This is called “Rinzou” which contains the doctrines of Buddha.
By rotating it once, you read everything and get a blessing.
Benzaiten is enshrined in the Benten cave.
Benzaiten is a celestial maiden who saves poverty and gives wealth.
This is called ”Ryouen Jizou”
”Ryouen” means the benefit of matchmaking.
Three smiling Jizo statues are enshrined in three different locations in Hase Dera.
Kannon Coffee is a 3-minute walk from Hase Dera.
The crepe topped with a cookie in the shape of the Great Buddha is very popular.
Crepe Flavors change seasonally.
Location
■Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
2-1-31 Yukinoshita Kamakura-Shi Kanagawa-Ken 248- 8588
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/8TGdZNvzfAuvCQgZ8
It takes about ten minutes by walk to get Tsuruoka Hachimangu form Kamakura Station.
■Kamakura Daibutsu
4-2-28 Hase Kamakura-Shi Kanagawa- Ken 248-0016
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/UffQbPXw8MsEkCqD9
It takes about ten minutes by bus to get Kamakura Daibutsu form Kamakura Station Exit East..
（Bus runs every 15 minutes)
■Kamakura Hase Deta
3-11-2 Hase Kamakura-Shi Kanagawa-Ken 248-0016
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/xPSMEZzmgGfqhsiCA
It takes about eleven minutes by bus to get Kamakura Hase Dera form Kamakura Station Exit East.
（Bus runs every 15 minutes)
■KANNON COFFEE Kamakura
3-10-29 Hase Kamakura-Shi Kanagawa-Ken
MAP：https://goo.gl/maps/KRQt9zSMjDrakM526
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