Kamakura Images Gallery (24 images)
It's hard to believe that this quiet little town with its many temples was the political capital of Japan during the Kamakura shogunate, from 1185 to 1333. These days Kamakura is a very popular day trip from Tokyo for locals and tourists alike. Its principle draws are Shonan Beach, temples, gardens and nature trails.
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Jizo Boddhisatvas
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Wearing a Harumaki at Kamakura Matsuri
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Kamakura Cityscape and Shonan Beach
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Shichi Go San 753
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Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura
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Shinto Priest, Banging Drums
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Komyoji Temple Garden
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Sakura
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Meigetsuin Japanese Garden
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Japanese Fishing at Kotsubo Port
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Japanese Wedding
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Japanese Rickshaw Puller
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Japanese Tatoos at Matsuri
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Shichi Go San 753
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Shinto Ceremony
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Hokokuji Bamboo Grove
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Mengake Mask Procession
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Kamakura Matsuri at Tsurugoaka Hachimangu Shrine -
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Samurai Costumes
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Summer Kimono - Summer Fair "Matsuri"
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Japanese Boy at Kamakura Festival
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Cherry Blossoms and Crane, Tsurugaoka Shrine,...
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![The magnificent statue of Hase Kannon is housed here for all to see and worship. It is 9 meters pr 30 feet tall and has eleven heads in addition to its main one - three in front, three to the left and three to the right, plus one at the top and another on the back. Each face has a different expression, signifying that the deity listens to the wishes of all types of people. Gold leaf was applied to the statue in 1342 and in 1392 the halo was added. Although Kannon is usually described in English as "the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy]" strictly speaking it is neither masculine nor feminine and represents compassion, mercy, and love.](http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000Jt9wy9w1RyI/t/200/I0000Jt9wy9w1RyI.jpg)
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Hase-Dera Kannon
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Hase-Dera Temple, Kamakura