Destinations
The Great Buddha and trails through woods by the sea.
Kamakura is the perfect day trip from Tokyo — an hour by train and you're in a medieval town with temples, forests and the sea. The open-air Great Buddha is one of the most moving moments in Japan.
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Great Buddha
The 13-metre open-air bronze Buddha. You can step inside for a few yen.
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Kamakura's main shrine, reached from the sea along the avenue of cherry trees.
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The little island reachable on foot, with its shrine and sea caves.
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