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Great Buddha
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue. Height:12meters. National Treasure.
Japanese people call this statue "Daibutu."
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan. The largest is located in the Todaiji Temple in Nara. |
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the symbol of Kamakura. It was founded in 1063, and was enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the military regime of Kamakura. |
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Engakuji Temple
Engakuji is the number two of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Engakuji was founded by Hojo Tokimune in 1282, one year after the second attack by the Mongols. One purpose of the foundation was to pay respect to the dead, both Japanese and Mongolian soldiers. |
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Meigetsuin Temple
Meigetsuin is known as the Ajisai (Hydrangea)-dera Temple. In June, the temple garden becomes abundant with hydrangea flowers, and is very crowded on weekends with visitors. But if you avoid this season, you can feel the calm atmosphere of the Zen temple. |
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Hokokuji Temple
Hokokuji is famous for its scenic bamboo Garden. You can enjoy drinking Japanese green tea in the tea room. |
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Zuisenji Temple
Zuisenji was founded by Zen priest Muso Kokushi, one of Japan's most famous garden designers. The temple is known for its Zen Karesansui garden, which was designed by Muso himself.
And seasonal flowers which bloom in the yard of this temple are very beautiful.
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Hasedera Temple
Hasedera Temple is famous for the Buddha statue with which gold leaf was gilded on the whole body. The 9.18 meter tall, wooden statue is regarded as the largest wooden sculpture in Japan.
Visitors to Hasedera Temple can enjoy the wonderful scene of Yuigahama beach from the terrace.
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