Kamakura & Enoshima

Kamakura was the economic center in Japan in the past.
It has the most important shrine in the country: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. It exists since 1063 a.C.
There is a special path to reach the shrine, where next week, they will present the horseback archery.

In the temple on the top, there were traditional students praying.

The design of the temple is similar to one I saw in Taipei. It's very colorful and there are many animals sculptured in the max details.



In 1252, the 2nd biggest Buddha in Japan was built in Kamakura. The Great Buddha, originally inside a temple, remained as it is after a tsunami in the XVI cent.









They made special slippers for the Great Buddha.







In the Zeniarai Benten Shrine, I washed a 10,000 yen as believed by locals that the washed money will come in double.

The place is very beautiful and interesting. The rock tunnel is completely natural in the middle of a mountain, with a small beautiful waterfall and inumerous "koi" fishes.

The Shrine represents the fusion of Shinto and Buddhism.


In the afternoon, we reached Enoshima. The beaches are good for surfers and sailors. Many jetskies also are seen...

Wonderful day... Kamakura and Enoshima are places everybody should visit at least once...