2017.04.20
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Walk a Beginner’s Level Trail Hugely Popular in Kamakura

In Kamakura, trails that allow you to casually enjoy nature, are popular. The Kuzuharaoka-Daibutsu trail, which is about 3km long, takes about an hour and a half to Kotoku-in Temple with the Great Buddha if you start from Kita-Kamakura Station. Take your time and enjoy walking the hills with stops at major tourist sites along the way.

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Start at Kita-Kamakura Station!
Walk the Verdant Mt. Genji
To a Matchmaking Power Spot
Arrive at Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
Pay Your Respects to the Great Buddha, and You've Reached Your Goal!

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Start at Kita-Kamakura Station!

Start at Kita-Kamakura Station, one station to the north of Kamakura Station. Comfortable clothes and sneakers are a must. Walk up a road at the side of Jochiji Temple to the trailhead - and you're off!

JR Kita-Kamakura Station

The trailhead is at the top of a road by Jochiji Temple

Start at Kita-Kamakura Station!

1402 Yamanouchi, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa

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Walk the Verdant Mt. Genji

Beyond the trailhead, you'll find Mt. Genji, a nature-rich area where you can hear beautiful bird songs .

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To a Matchmaking Power Spot

Kuzuharaoka Shrine is famous as a shrine for matchmaking. Make an offering of a matchmaking ema plaque (500 JPY) to wish for a great match.

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To a Matchmaking Power Spot

5-9-1 Kajiwara, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa

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Arrive at Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine

Stop by at Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, popular as a shrine to improve your financial prospects. The water of a spring in its cave is said to be able to multiply the money washed in it! Its specialty sweet mochi balls on a skewer, Shichifuku Tokusei Kushidango, are 300 JPY for two. Enjoy their comforting, gentle sweetness.

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Arrive at Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine

2-25-16 Sasuke, Kamakura-shi, Kanagawa

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Pay Your Respects to the Great Buddha, and You've Reached Your Goal!

The goal is Kotoku-in Temple. Be amazed by the 13.35m high Kamakura Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura). Don't forget to purchase cute amulets as souvenirs.