Welcome to Kamakura
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.…
Kamakura guided tour
As a guide, I had the pleasure of welcoming Sareth, visiting from France, for a memorable morning in Kamakura. The journey began at Sasuke Inari Shrine, where we wandered along its beautiful paths lined with bright red torii gates, each step leading deeper into a world of tradition and tranquility.