Kenchoji Temple, which is one of the "Five Great Temples in Kamakura", is the most prestigious temple among the temples in Kamakura and is famous as a representative tourist attraction in Kamakura. It is also attractive that you can enjoy seasonally such as cherry blossoms, hydrangea and autumn leaves, and it is crowded with many visitors every year when you see them. In 1253, … [Read more...] about Kencho-ji Temple, Kanagawa
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Gora Onsen Hot Spring, Kanagawa
In the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture, next to Yumoto Onsen, there are a lot of hotels, Gora Onsen Hot Spring Resort. This is a hot spring resort ideal for weekend trips, which is about 35 minutes by Hakone Tozan Railway from Odakyu Line Yumoto Onsen Station and 2 hours from Shinjuku. Spring cherry blossoms, summer "Daimonji-Yaki" (the Great Bonfire Event), Autumn leaves, … [Read more...] about Gora Onsen Hot Spring, Kanagawa
Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine, Kanagawa
Komagatake is one of central cone of Mt. Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture. There is "Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine" on the summit of that mountain. The summit of Mt. Komagatake has been the site of the mountain worship since about 2400 years ago. It was the beginning to worship the power of gods of Mt. Kamiyama located in the north of Mt. Komagatake. After that, "Hakone shrine" was … [Read more...] about Hakone Mototsumiya Shrine, Kanagawa
Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha of Kamakura), Kanagawa
"Kotokuin Temple" in Hase, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a temple with “Great Buddha of Kamakura” which can be said symbol of the city. The principal object of worship of Kotokuin Temple is designated as a national treasure, and the whole area of the precinct is a spot designated as a national historic site. Great Buddha of Kamakura is also known as "Great Buddha … [Read more...] about Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha of Kamakura), Kanagawa
Hokoku-ji Temple, Kanagawa
"Hokoku-ji Temple" along the Kanazawa-kaido road in Kamakura is a temple of Rinzai sect which Ietoki ASHIKAGA opened. About 1,000 Moso-chiku (thick-stemmed bamboo) grow in the precincts and it is known as a beautiful temple of bamboo groves. It is a small temple in the residential area. There is not spectacularness or magnificence. But, as you step into the bamboo forest behind … [Read more...] about Hokoku-ji Temple, Kanagawa
Nogeyama Zoo, Kanagawa
"Nogeyama Zoo" on the hill overlooking Minato Mirai 21 District is a zoo where you can enjoy admission for free. Despite being free, there are about 100 species of animals kept, such as giraffes, lions, and lesser pandas. There, it is an exhibition that allows us to feel animals close to us, including experiences of contact with small animals such as guinea pigs, so it is also … [Read more...] about Nogeyama Zoo, Kanagawa
Zuisenji Temple, Kanagawa
"Zuisenji" along the Kanazawa Route is a temple built by Muso Soseki (later Muso Kokushi) in 1327. Muso Soseki was active from the end of the Kamakura period to the period of the Northern and Southern Court earlier period, and also made a garden such as Tenryuji in Kyoto. The garden that Muso Soseki made was discovered and restored in 1970 and is designated as the scenic spot … [Read more...] about Zuisenji Temple, Kanagawa
Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa
As a tourist attraction representing Yokohama, "Yokohama Chinatown" whose name is listed first. Not only as a gourmet city where you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, the whole city is full of places like amusement park. Yokohama Chinatown is located in a corner of Naka-ku Yamashita-cho where Yokohama's sightseeing spots concentrate. Yamashita Park and Motomachi shopping … [Read more...] about Yokohama Chinatown, Kanagawa