Japan Kanto Kamakura

Only an hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is saturated with history, boasting many fine temples and shrines, as well a lovely popular beach.

Primarily known for its tranquil bamboo grove, this 14C temple is home to a historic Buddha statue and features several small caves.

Enjoy the bustle of this city center, full of colorful shopfronts, traditional architecture, and quaint streets lined with lanterns.

Japan's oldest Zen training monastery dates to the 13C, comprised of 10 smaller temples, various architectural curios, and a garden.

One of Japan's most significant religious complexes, this 13C Buddhist temple features traditional buildings, statues, and a garden.

Home to a legendary 9m statue of the East Asian goddess of mercy, this 12C temple features a cave, a garden, and seven buildings.

A 14C Zen temple which features Japanese architecture, a stone garden, historic tombs, and is known for its beautiful hydrangeas.

A small yet popular shrine that merges Buddhist and Shinto motifs, and contains a spring said to double the money washed in it.

Tracing its history to the 8C, this temple houses three remarkable statues of a local deity attributed to famed ancient sculptors.

Titled the Divorce Temple, this 13C convent was a haven for women abused by their husbands, and as such enjoyed special privileges.

A remarkable cultural monument, this temple is the home of the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a massive famous bronze statue.