[2025 Kamakura Attraction] Travel Guide for Kamakuragu (Updated Jul)

Kamakura is a tranquil coastal city that has preserved the charm of its ancient temples, shrines, and stunning natural beauty. It's perfect for a day trip or a slow-paced getaway. 🌟 Recommended Attractions in Kamakura - Great Buddha of Kamakura: The Daibutsu, a large bronze Buddha statue at Kotoku-in Temple, stands approximately 13.35 meters tall. It is the second-largest outdoor Buddha statue in Japan and a significant symbol of Kamakura. - Komachi-dori Street: A popular shopping street filled with shops, cafes, and souvenir stores. It's ideal for strolling, tasting local snacks, and buying keepsakes. - Yuigahama Beach: A popular summer destination for relaxation, swimming, or watching the sunset. The beach offers a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views. 🚆 Getting There from Tokyo You can travel from Tokyo to Kamakura via the JR Yokosuka Line or JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line, which takes about an hour. Upon arriving at Kamakura Station, you can explore the city on foot or use the Enoden Line for convenient access to various attractions. Kamakura seamlessly blends history, nature, and culture. Whether you're interested in temples, beaches, or shopping, Kamakura has something to cater to every traveler's needs.

📍Kamakura Shrine 154 Nikaido, Kamakura, Kanagawa 《Access》 24 minutes on foot from the East Exit of Kamakura Station 34 minutes on foot from the Wadazuka Station Exit 39 minutes on foot from the Kita-Kamakura Station Exit ✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲✲ A rare red and white torii gate The lion head amulet that Prince Otomiya Morinaga, the enshrined deity, put into his helmet when he went into battle In the water basin, instead of floating flowers like in the flower water basin, there were a row of lion head amulets. Wow!! Despite its sharp expression, it is somehow cute. The lion head charm, which is said to eat misfortune and bring happiness, is a popular charm. It comes in large, medium and small sizes, and there are also couple lion heads. There are also several types of goshuin (temple stamps). The Kawazu cherry blossoms in front of the torii gate, and the plum and camellia flowers in the temple grounds are also beautiful. #0yentravelFebruary2025 #Kamakura #Kamakuratourism #torii #plum #camellia #goshuin (temple stamps)

90% of people don't know about it! "Kamakura Shrine" was founded by Emperor Meiji in 1869. ＼The strongest power spot! ／ Easy access, 10 minutes by bus from Kamakura Station! It's also about 20 minutes on foot, so it's perfect for a walk 👣 ▶︎Evil Breaking Stone Blow your breath (evil) on the pottery and throw it at the rock! Keep throwing until the pottery breaks! ¥200 Check out the picture of me struggling to break it 😂 By the way, the amulet was also super cute, so why not buy it as a souvenir? 🥰 It's a little far from the station, but it's easy to access and it was pretty empty, so it's a hidden gem 🫶 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿ #0 yen travel autumn #Kamakura #Kamakura sightseeing

During my time at Kamakura Palace in Kamakura City, Japan, I spent a wonderful time immersed in history and a sacred atmosphere. This shrine was built to commemorate the Kamakura period's royal family member, Prince Morinaga, and it possesses a profound historical background and a solemn atmosphere. I took fifteen photos to document this unforgettable visit. Kamakura Palace is nestled in a tranquil green space, surrounded by tall trees, giving a sense of peace and serenity. As I entered the shrine, I was immediately captivated by its simple yet solemn architectural style. The altar and prayer plaques inside the shrine are filled with people's beautiful wishes for the future. What particularly impressed me was the garden of Kamakura Palace, where the scenery is beautiful throughout all four seasons. Whether it's the cherry blossoms in spring, the greenery in summer, the autumn leaves, or the snowy scenes in winter, they all provide a refreshing feeling. I strolled through the garden, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature, and took many photos to capture these wonderful moments. During the visit, I also learned about the history of Kamakura Palace and the story of Prince Morinaga, which gave me a deeper understanding and respect for Japanese history. This visit to Kamakura Palace not only gave me a sense of spiritual calm but also deepened my appreciation for Japanese culture and history. I will forever treasure these beautiful memories and look forward to returning to Kamakura Palace in the future to experience more of its beauty and tranquility.