Tag: Kamakura
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10 Famous Buddha Statues in Japan
Buddhism in Japan has a long and storied history. You can find some of the most spectacular and famous Buddha statues in Japan, often surrounded by incredible temples and breathtaking scenery. These Buddha statues are religious, cultural, and local touchstones. If you are in an area with one of Japan’s […]
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10-Day in Tokyo and Hokkaido Itinerary – December
In Japan, we always get to experience all four season. If you take a trip to Japan in early December, you will be able to experience two seasons, late autumn and early winter. How cool is that! Do you really want to see autumn leaves and have fun in the […]
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10 Best Day Trips from Tokyo
Tokyo is a beautiful city full of hustle and bustle and amazing surprises including day trips on the outskirts of the city. Many of the best places on Honshu (Japan’s main island) like Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchiko, Fukuroda Falls, Nikko National Park, Lake Ashi, The Great Buddha of Kamakura and […]
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What to do in Tokyo in Summer
A visit to Tokyo in the summer will be an extraordinary lifetime of achievement, despite the hot humid weather and rain. I always think that Tokyo is a fantastic city with a really good mix of things to do and see. Perhaps this is the most beautiful and popular city […]
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Autumn in Kamakura 2020
There are many places around the world to view autumn colors, and those in Japan are second to none. In Japan, we have four very distinct seasons (five if you include the rainy season in June and July). The archipelago stretches from Okinawa in the south to Hokkaido in the […]