Sightseeing Japan

72. The City of Kamakura


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Kamakura is a city steeped in history and tradition and is now a popular tourist destination. Join Jason and Paul as they explore this former capital of Japan and learn about the many things to see and do there!

Topics Covered:

History

Near Kamakura Station: Wakamiya Oji — Dankazura — Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine — Komachi Street

Hase: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha) — Hasedera

Enoshima

Temples: Hokokuji — Engakuji

Festivals: Chona Hajime Shiki — Setsubun Matsuri — Kamakura Matsuri — Kusajishi-shiki — Fireworks — Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Reitaisai

How to get to Kamakura

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Sightseeing JapanBy Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin

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