Great Buddha of Kamakura Kotoku-in
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A Peaceful Stroll Through Kamakura’s Hase Area
The Hase area of Kamakura is home to many shrines and temples. On this heart-warming course, take a leisurely stroll on foot around Amanawa Shinmei Shrine, which is said to be the oldest shrine in Kamakura, and its surrounding area, along with the representative Daibutsu (Great Buddha) of Kamakura and Hase Temple.
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Hase-dera Temple
Hasedera Temple is a famous historical temple that enshrines the statue of Hase Kannon as its principal deity. The main temple building houses the Kannon Museum,...
Amanawa Shinmei Shrine
This shrine was founded in 710 (Wado 3) by famous priest Gyoki and constructed by Tokitada Someya, a powerful and rich man. It is dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu....
