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See a map of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture showing temples, shrines, hotels and museums.
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Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than an hour south of Tokyo. The town became the political center of Japan, when Minamoto Yoritomo chose it as the seat for his new military government in the late 12th century. The Kamakura government continued to rule Japan for over a century, first under the Minamoto shogun and then un...
After the decline of the Kamakura government in the 14th century and the establishment of its successor, the Muromachi government in Kyoto, Kamakura remained the political center of Eastern Japan for some time before losing its position to other cities.
Today, Kamakura is a small city and a very popular tourist destination. Sometimes called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. In addition, Kamakura's sand beaches attract large crowds during the summer months.
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Kamakura is a small city in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, Japan. Kamakura has about 173,000 residents. Mapcarta, the open map.
Kamakura (鎌倉, Kamakura, ⓘ) officially Kamakura City (鎌倉市, Kamakura-shi) is a city of Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan. It is located in the Kanto region on the island of Honshu . The city has an estimated population of 172,929 (1 September 2020) and a population density of 4,359 people per km 2 over the total area of 39.67 km 2 (15.32 ...
- 39.67 km² (15.32 sq mi)
- Kanagawa Prefecture
Apr 8, 2024 · 1 list. Train station. Enoshima Station, also known as the Kamakura-Kokomae Station, is a significant transportation hub in the greater Kamakura area. It serves as a crucial link between Fujisawa Station and Kamakura Station, making it an essential mode of travel for tourists exploring the region's famous landmarks.
Apr 18, 2022 · kamakura city promotional video Back to top Contact Us：18-10, Onarimachi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa, 248-8686, Japan Department of Commerce tourism Kamakura city hall civic action unit TEL +81-467-61-3884 FAX +81-467-23-8700
Kamakura Camera — Autumn Colors. Local cameraman and community writer, Peter Oxley, takes a look at autumn in Japan and Kamakura, the ancient capital, in particular,.. Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal area of Kanagawa, and makes a great daytrip from Tokyo. Home to the Great Buddha / Daibutsu at Kotoku-in Temple, as well as hundreds of other ...
