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.

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Modern Architecture – Kamakura House

Lotus Pond At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine Entrance

Kamakura – Japan

Kamakura

Inari Fox @ Kamakura

hasedera buddha

Great Buddha @ Kamakura

Great Buddha at Kamakura

Komachi-dori @ Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple @ Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple at Kita-Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple stairs at Kita-Kamakura

Bell @ Engaku-ji Temple @ Kita-Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine @ Kamakura

鎌倉 Kamakura

Shopping at Kamakura

Kamakura City and the sea

Kamakura temple at dawn
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chidorian &
Cliffano,
Cliffano,
Cliffano,
Zengame,
Zengame,
John Rabbit,
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ikumic,
Kouki Kuriyama,
Kouki Kuriyama,
Simon le nippon