Yomitan is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, who come to enjoy the blue sky and ocean, beautiful beaches and abundant nature i ... More
Yomitan is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, who come to enjoy the blue sky and ocean, beautiful beaches and abundant nature in addition to visiting places such as the World Heritage Site, Zakimi Castle Ruins(The UNESCO world heritage), Cape Zampa, and the theme park.
Also its known for the birthplace of sanshin(3-string musical instrument) creator Aka Inko.
There are several varieties of sweets made from local Okinawan red sweet potato called "Beni Imo". Other traditional OKinawa items available in Yomitan are "Yuntanza hanaui", textiles and "Yomitan zanyaki"yachimun) potteries.
Yomitan Village is located in the middle of the main island of OKinawa.
To get to Yomitan, it takes about an hour by driving car north on highway 58 from Naha Airport.
The crossing in front of Kamakura High School station is very famous as the site of "Slam Dunk." ... More
The crossing in front of Kamakura High School station is very famous as the site of "Slam Dunk."
The statue commonly known as Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a colossal copper image of Amida-butsu (Amitabha Buddh ... More
The Great Buddha:
The statue commonly known as Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura), a colossal copper image of Amida-butsu (Amitabha Buddha), is the principle image of Kotoku-in. The fact that it sits in the open air makes it unusual amongst large Buddha statues in Japan.
The Great Buddha, designated a National Treasure by the Japanese government, is some 11.3 meters tall and weighs around 121 tons. Though in size it falls short of the Great Buddha of Todai-ji Temple at Nara (an image of Rushana-butsu [Vairochana Buddha]), it essentially retains its original form; as such it is an invaluable example of Japanese historical Buddhist art.
From Kamakura: Get off at JR Yokosuka Line Kamakura Station. Change to the Enoshima Electric Railway (bound for Fujisawa) and get off at Hase Station, the third stop (approx. seven minutes from Kamakura). Kotoku-in is a seven-minute walk from the station.
Fugenzan Meigetsu-in is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Famous for its hydrangeas, it's also known as T ... More
Fugenzan Meigetsu-in is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Famous for its hydrangeas, it's also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas (ajisai-dera). The main object of worship is goddess Shō Kannon.
Kamakura is characterized by its proximity to central areas such as Tokyo and Shinjuku, as well as Haneda Airport. Therefore, many visitors from outside the prefecture enjoy sightseeing along with Tokyo and Yokohama. If you stay at Ofuna, you can access Yokohama, Shinagawa, and Tokyo by transfer the next day.
In Kamakura, where you can enjoy the colors of flowers and autumn leaves throughout the year,There are also many shrines and temples known for their flowers. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of flowers.
189, Yamanouchi, Kamakura city, Kanagawa 247-0062 Japan 
- Business hour -
Everyday 09:00am - 16:00pm
- Directions -
It takes 10min. on foot from JR Kita Kamakura station(Yokosta line).
Kamakura is located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is about 1 hour from Tokyo and about 30 minutes from Yokohama.
If you are coming from far away, it is convenient to access Haneda Airport.