Kamakura City is located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides and faces Sagami Bay in the south. It is a small city with a population of approximately 173,000 people.
Kamakura was once the seat of the Kamakura Shogunate and has many historical relics. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Kamakura Great Buddha are all famous monuments in Japan. Walk through the narrow streets, enter the antique shrine, drink a cup of matcha, and let the time pass quietly.
The single-track Enoden railway is also worth riding. The Enoden line passes through Shonan, Enoshima and the ancient capital of Kamakura. Enoden is very popular among movie fans due to its many appearances in “Slam Dunk” and “Kamakura Story”. Especially at the level crossing in front of Kamakura High School, there are a large number of people waiting to take photos.
At dusk, you can go to Shichirihama Coast and sit on the beach and listen to the sound of waves. From here, you can see Enoshima and Mount Fuji in the distance.
The specialty delicacy of Kamakura is a small whitebait called しらす, which is recommended to try. The Komachi-dori Shopping Street adjacent to Kamakura Station can be said to be a snack distribution center, perfect for leisurely tasting food and buying souvenirs.
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👍 Wakamiya-dori
Wakamiya-dori is the way to visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and is 400 meters in length.
👍 Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
Official website: https://www.hachimangu.or.jp/en/
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was built in 1063. Various sacrificial activities are held throughout the year, and many couples choose to hold their weddings here. The main palace (upper palace) and Wakamiya (lower palace) within the territory are designated as important national cultural properties of Japan. The main palace enshrines the Emperor Enjin, the God Higasaki, and the Queen Kamiko, and is worshiped by many samurai families.
👍 Komachi Street
Komachi-dori is the busiest shopping street in Kamakura, with a total length of 350 meters and running parallel to Wakamiya-dori. Everything from delicious food to traditional Japanese souvenirs is available. The four-color glutinous rice dumplings from Yume no Yumeya, the matcha ice cream from Kamakura Chaya, the matcha tiramisu from Yuma Chaya, and the seafood pancakes from Koten. If you like dogs, you can also go to Mamoshiba Kofu to drink coffee while petting your dog.
👍 Baoguo Temple
Official website: https://houkokuji.or.jp/
Baoguo Temple is famous for its bamboo forest, which is formed by 2,000 strong bamboo trees. Passing through the towering bamboo forest is Chaya Fukuan. You can sit by the bamboo forest and calm down to taste matcha. If you want to taste matcha, please purchase a tea coupon when purchasing your ticket.
👍 Kotokuin Kamakura Giant Buddha
Official website: https://www.kotoku-in.jp/
The Great Buddha of Kamakura was built in 1252. It is made of bronze and is 13.35 meters high including the base. It is a national treasure of Japan.
👍 Hasedera Temple
Official website: https://www.hasedera.jp/
There are several well-matched Jizos within the grounds of Hase-dera Temple. According to legend, if you find all the good-match Jizos in the territory, you can form a good relationship. The main hall houses the largest wooden Kannon in Japan. The Guanyin Museum connected to the main hall displays Buddhist art treasures such as the eleven-faced Guanyin.
👍 Qilibin
Shichirigahama is opposite Sagami Bay. When the weather is good, you can see not only Enoshima in the distance, but also Mount Fuji. You can walk along the coastline all the way to the front of Kamakura High School.
👍 In front of Kamakura High School
There is a sea in front of the station platform in front of Kamakura High School. The level crossing in front of the station is the place where Sakuragi Hanamichi and Haruko waved to each other in the opening song of “Slam Dunk”.
👍 しらすや（kiss fish house）
Raw squid is a local specialty of Kamakura. The raw gourami has a slightly bitter taste, and when paired with ginger paste and soy sauce, it has a different flavor.
👍 Katase Enoshima Station
The station’s design is inspired by the legend of Enoshima, and its unique Dragon Palace shape is deeply loved by tourists. When lit up at night, the dark red station looks very beautiful in the night.
【Time Directory】
00:00:00 Highlights
00:01:51 Kamakura Station
00:02:35 Wakamiya-dori
00:04:02 Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
00:12:10 Komachi Street Shopping Street
00:24:57 The bus stop in front of Kamakura Station
00:26:06 Baoguo Temple
00:41:38 Kamakura Big Buddha
00:49:28 Hasedera Temple
01:02:44 Take Enoden to Shichirihama
01:08:50 Qili Binhai
01:11:41 In front of Kamakura High School
01:12:59 Dinner ‘しらすや’ (kiss fish house)
01:14:14 Night view of Katase Enoshima Station
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Amitabha Buddha!#