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Kamakura is one of the best tourist spots in Japan. It is very popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan for the first time because it takes about an hour to get to Tokyo and you can enjoy the history and scenery of Japan.
In
addition, the shopping street called "Komachi-dori" is lined with various restaurants as well as souvenirs, so you can enjoy food.
Kamakura was established by Yoritomo Minamoto in 1192, the first Sho-gun of Kamakura Bakufu.
The reasons why he established Kamakura Bakufu in Kamakura is defensive position surrounded by sea and mountain.
Although Kamakura
Bakufu cease to exist in 1333, Kamakura became to a tourist destination and popular.
Accessibility from city center and historical attraction made Kamakura the world's pre-eminent sightseeing spot.
Many temples and
nature will heal you.
PART1Many traditional temples
There are around 150 shrines and temples in Kamakura and Kita-Kamakura area.
We recommend to visit either Kamakura or Kita-Kamakura as it is difficult to visit both area in same day.
PART2A streetscape that makes you feel the history
Walking around Kamakura, you can feel the history through a streetscape.
The great buddha is located within easy distance of Kamakura station(by Enoden or on foot).
PART3Accessibility from city center
You can reach around 1 hour from Tokyo by train. (JR Yokosuka line or Shonan Shinjuku line)
So, you can walk around and back on the same day to Tokyo.
Recommended Private Tour in Kamakura
◆Main Attraction◆
Kita-Kamakura Area
◆Main Attraction◆
The big Buddha in Kotokuin
◆Main Attraction◆
Engaku-ji Temple
