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Kamakura
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Meigetsu-in Temple
A
glimpse into the Zazen meditation garden of 'Bright Moon Heritage.' This
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The trip to
Kamakura resulted in several pictures of red leaves -- a Japanese
national pastime this season it seems. I wasn't disappointed, and
actually found a place to sleep, unlike my Tokyo trips where I stay up
all night long.
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Daibutsu
Only
slightly smaller than the one in Nara, the Daibutsu, 'Great Buddha' of
Kamakura stands an impressive 13.35 meters -- I stand less than 2
meters.
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Engaku-ji Temple
The
irony of putting someone in a picture that was making one was irresistible.
People kept pointing me to good places to see red leaves as I walked
from one temple to the next. I gave up trying to explain
'Nihongo wakarimasen.' |
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Hasedera
The
entrance to the Hase Kannon Temple was as colorful outside as any other
place. Cast into the sea in 721 AD, the wooden image washed on shore 16
years later in Kamakura. From here is a great view of the sea coast. |
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Zenri Shrine
The
small bridge and shrine are only a small part of this almost hidden
grotto. Around the corner is a cave where you can participate in a
Japanese money laundering shrine -- wash your money for good luck
and fortune.
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Engaku-ji Temple
Red
leaves just outside Kita-Kamakura
station.
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