Welcome to Kamakura
Wearing a kimono in Kamakura
Kamakura, ancienne capitale des shoguns, est l’une des villes les plus charmantes du Japon pour découvrir l’histoire et les traditions. Entre temples bouddhistes, sanctuaires shinto et petites ruelles bordées de boutiques, son atmosphère se prête parfaitement au port du kimono. Aujourd’hui, de nombreux visiteurs choisissent de louer un kimono pour…
On the Daibutsu Trail
Last weekend, I had the great pleasure of welcoming a wonderful group from Brittany, France, for a full day of exploration in Kamakura. We began our adventure in Kita-Kamakura, where the entrance to the Daibutsu Trail led us into a world of quiet forest paths and gentle birdsong
Komainu guardians
The komainu are among the most iconic statues in Japan’s religious landscape. Typically found in pairs, these protective creatures stand guard at the entrances of Shinto shrines but can also be seen at some Buddhist temples. Their primary role is to ward off evil spirits and protect sacred grounds, though…
Enoden line
The Enoshima Electric Railway, better known as the Enoden Line, is one of Japan’s small railway wonders. Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of the vast Greater Tokyo metropolitan area, it connects the city of Fujisawa to Kamakura, the former capital and historic city, along the picturesque Shōnan Coast.
Hokoku-ji temple
Nestled in the hills to the east of Kamakura, Hokoku-ji is a modest Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple that has earned the affectionate nickname “the Bamboo Temple.” Behind its main hall lies its true treasure: a serene bamboo grove, where more than 2,000 towering stalks sway gently in the breeze. The…
A Day of Discovery in Kamakura
Last week, our guide Jean had the pleasure of welcoming a lovely family from Mexico for a memorable photo tour in Kamakura. Their adventure began at the mystical Zeniarai Benten Shrine, a sacred place where tradition meets legend, and where they experienced the unique ritual of coin-washing for good fortune.…