Kamakura, Famous for Zen Buddhism
A long-ago political capital, Kamakura shares many of the traditional features and is a great place to get your taste of ancient Japan if you can’t reach Kansai.
Kamakura is a place famous for Zen Buddhism. This style of Buddhism blossomed in this area around the end of the 13th century. These days, there are many Zen temples in the Kamakura area. Known as Kamakura Gozan, these five iconic temples represent Kamakura's Buddhist history and gives you the opportunity to feel the history of medieval Japan.
Whether you want a day of hiking from shrine to temple through beautiful mountains and valleys, a day at the beach or a stroll around a bustling town with its fair share of culture, Kamakura (just south of Tokyo) is perfect.
Kamakura is a place famous for Zen Buddhism. This style of Buddhism blossomed in this area around the end of the 13th century. These days, there are many Zen temples in the Kamakura area. Known as Kamakura Gozan, these five iconic temples represent Kamakura's Buddhist history and gives you the opportunity to feel the history of medieval Japan.
Whether you want a day of hiking from shrine to temple through beautiful mountains and valleys, a day at the beach or a stroll around a bustling town with its fair share of culture, Kamakura (just south of Tokyo) is perfect.
