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2013 Top Photo Collection of Kamakura, Japan

TIME : 2016/2/24 15:54:26

Kamakura is an ancient city which has flourished since warlord Minamoto Yoritomo established a new government in 1192. Kamakura is surrounded on 3 sides by mountains and the south side faces the sea. This natural topography was highly desirable for constructing a fortress.  With its many historical temples and abundant natural scenery, the city is a natural destination for manyvisitors throughout the year.

Japanesesearch.com hopes you enjoy this 2013 Top Photo Collection of Kamakura, Japan with photos hand-picked by the editors.

達磨

達磨

Modern Architecture - Kamakura House

Modern Architecture – Kamakura House

Lotus Pond At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Lotus Pond At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine Entrance

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine Entrance

Kamakura - Japan

Kamakura – Japan

Kamakura

Kamakura

Inari Fox @ Kamakura

Inari Fox @ Kamakura

hasedera buddha

hasedera buddha

Great Buddha @ Kamakura

Great Buddha @ Kamakura

Great Buddha at Kamakura

Great Buddha at Kamakura

Komachi-dori @ Kamakura

Komachi-dori @ Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple @ Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple @ Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple at Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple at Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple stairs at Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple stairs at Kita-Kamakura

Bell @ Engaku-ji Temple @ Kita-Kamakura

Bell @ Engaku-ji Temple @ Kita-Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine @ Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine @ Kamakura

鎌倉 Kamakura

鎌倉 Kamakura

Shopping at Kamakura

Shopping at Kamakura

Kamakura City and the sea

Kamakura City and the sea

Kamakura temple at dawn

Kamakura temple at dawn

 

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