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72. The City of Kamakura
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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By Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin
4.7
144144 ratings
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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