 Last additions - KANAGAWA 神奈川県 |
Ofuna Kannon temple's giant, white Kannon statue is visible from JR Ofuna Station. I finally decided to visit this temple.Feb 02, 2013
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If you visit Kamakura, you will likely see this giant white Kannon statue at Ofuna on the fringe of Kamakura. I've passed through Ofuna Station many times, but never got out of the station until this day.Feb 02, 2013
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This Kannon statue happens to be one of my childhood memories of Japan when I visited from Hawaii. From the tour bus to Kamakura, I remember the tour guide pointing out the statue from our bus and I was impressed.Feb 02, 2013
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Ofuna Kannon temple's giant, white Kannon statue is visible from the train at JR Ofuna Station.Feb 02, 2013
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Weeping cherry tree at Myohonji temple.Apr 14, 2012
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Temple bellApr 14, 2012
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Inside Soshido Hall.Apr 14, 2012
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Side of Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂fApr 14, 2012
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂Apr 14, 2012
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. 祖師堂Apr 14, 2012
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura. Temple's main hall. 祖師堂Apr 14, 2012
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Soshido Hall at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Statue of Nichiren under cherry blossoms at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Statue of Nichiren under cherry blossoms at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Statue of Nichiren.Apr 14, 2012
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Carving on Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Nitenmon Gate at Myohonji temple, Kamakura.Apr 14, 2012
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Map of Myohonji temple.Apr 14, 2012
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About Myohonji temple.Apr 14, 2012
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Myohonji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple founded in 1260. Site was formerly the estate of the Hiki Yoshikazu, a senior retainer of Minamoto Yoritomo. The temple grounds is noted for cherry blossoms and other flowers.Apr 14, 2012
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Somon Gate. 10-min. walk from Kamakura Station.Apr 14, 2012
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Grey heronApr 13, 2012
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Genpei Pond and cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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Goddess BentenApr 13, 2012
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Benzaiten ShrineApr 13, 2012
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Benzaiten ShrineApr 13, 2012
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Bridge connects to a small island with Benzaiten Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Bridge connects to a small island with Benzaiten Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Small island in Genpei Pond has Benzaiten Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Cherry blossoms line the edge of Genpei Pond. 源平池Apr 13, 2012
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Tea ceremony house Apr 13, 2012
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Restroom sign.Apr 13, 2012
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Rest house in the Japanese garden.Apr 13, 2012
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Grey heron and cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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Heron finds a snack.Apr 13, 2012
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White heron and cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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White heron and cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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About the Rock GardenApr 13, 2012
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Rock GardenApr 13, 2012
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Peonies (botan in Japanese).Apr 13, 2012
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Red and white peonies.Apr 13, 2012
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Exotic peonies at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's Japanese garden.Apr 13, 2012
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Exotic peonies at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's Japanese garden.Apr 13, 2012
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Exotic peonies at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's Japanese garden.Apr 13, 2012
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Exotic peonies at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's Japanese garden.Apr 13, 2012
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Peony garden at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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The shrine's Japanese garden includes a Peony Garden. A small admission is charged.Apr 13, 2012
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Bridge over Genpei Pond in a Japanese garden full of cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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Genpei Pond in a Japanese garden full of cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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Kamakura is pushing for World Heritage Site status.Apr 13, 2012
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Museum of Modern Art, KamakuraApr 13, 2012
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Genpei Pond in a Japanese garden full of cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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Map of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Path leaving the shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Tree planted in 1963, one of Kamakura's Natural Monuments.Apr 13, 2012
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Wakamiya Shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's only building that is an Important Cultural Property. 若宮Apr 13, 2012
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Wakamiya Shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine's only building that is an Important Cultural Property. 若宮Apr 13, 2012
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Wakamiya Shrine, the shrine's only building that is an Important Cultural Property.Apr 13, 2012
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On the left of the Hongu is Maruyama Inari Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Hongu main worship hall at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. The left side of the Hongu is a small museum. 本宮Apr 13, 2012
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Hongu main hall.Apr 13, 2012
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Statue in the gate.Apr 13, 2012
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Hachimangu singApr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path as seen from the top of the Stone Steps.Apr 13, 2012
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View from the top of the Stone Steps.Apr 13, 2012
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Maiden sacred dance stage.Apr 13, 2012
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View of the Maiden from the Stone Steps.Apr 13, 2012
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Spot where the gingko tree was.Apr 13, 2012
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The original tree might still grow.Apr 13, 2012
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About the fallen gingko tree.Apr 13, 2012
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Only a tree stump remains of the gingko tree.giant gingko tree which fell in a storm in 2010. Apr 13, 2012
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Next to the Stone Steps was a giant gingko tree which fell in a storm in 2010.Apr 13, 2012
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Gate to the Hongu.Apr 13, 2012
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Stone steps going up to the Hongu main worship hall. 大石段Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage facing the Hongu. 舞殿Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage.Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage.Apr 13, 2012
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Mai-den sacred dance stage front view. 舞殿Apr 13, 2012
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Fountain to cleanse yourself.Apr 13, 2012
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Kimono ladies and cherry blossoms.Apr 13, 2012
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In the forefront is the Maiden sacred dance stage and the rear is the Hongu main worship hall.Apr 13, 2012
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine straight ahead.Apr 13, 2012
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A few kimono ladies on their way to worship at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura.Apr 13, 2012
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Path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Arched bridge closed to the public.Apr 13, 2012
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Another torii Apr 13, 2012
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Marker indicating that Wakamiya Oji is one of Japan's 100 Famous Cherry Blossom Spots.Apr 13, 2012
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The Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is in the middle of the busy Wakamiya Oji street.Apr 13, 2012
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Cherry trees along the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Cherry trees along the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is lined with many cherry trees which bloom in April (later than in Tokyo).Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Torii on the Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Dankazura path to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.Apr 13, 2012
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Matsuda Sakura Festival brochure.Mar 22, 2012
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Mt. Fuji and cherry blossoms.Mar 22, 2012
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Cherry trees on the slope of Matsudayama.Mar 22, 2012
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Cherry trees on the slope of Matsudayama.Mar 22, 2012
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These small flowers got no attention. Poor thing.Mar 22, 2012
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Mt. Fuji from Matsuda, Kanagawa.Mar 22, 2012
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The cherry trees just go on and on as you go walk down the slope. It's a lot easier to take the shuttle bus up to the park and walk down rather than hiking up and taking the bus down.Mar 22, 2012
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In the evening from mid-March, the trees are lit up.Mar 22, 2012
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Slider for kids.Mar 22, 2012
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Slider for kids.Mar 22, 2012
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Lookout deck.Mar 22, 2012
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Shop inside the Herb Pavilion.Mar 22, 2012
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Cherry trees on the slope of Matsudayama.Mar 22, 2012
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Views of Matsuda from the Matsudayama Herb Garden.Mar 22, 2012
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Nishihirabatake Park also has a Herb Garden.Mar 22, 2012
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Crowded food stalls.Mar 22, 2012
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Food stalls next to the Herb Pavilion.Mar 22, 2012
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