Kamakura
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Meeting at the hotel at 10:00. Departure to Kamakura.
Kamakura, one of the ancient cities of Japan, was founded in 1191. Kamacroix is surrounded on three sides by wooded mountains, and from the south overlooks the Gulf of Sagami of the Pacific Ocean. The climate of Kamakura is mild. It is an ideal winter and summer resort. This excursion will appeal to all who love the beautiful nature, the mysterious beauty of temples and the boundless beauty of the Pacific Ocean.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Temple is one of the main attractions of Kamakura. Surrounded by cherry trees and thickets of azaleas, it is very picturesque at any time of the year.
The Hase Kannon Temple was built in 736. In the main structure of the temple is the famous gilded sculpture of the eleven-headed goddess of mercy Kannon. Another attraction of the temple is a giant bell, cast in 1264 - the oldest in Kamakura. At the temple is one of the most beautiful gardens in Japan.
The main attraction of Kamakura is the bronze statue of Daibutsu – the Great Buddha, the second largest in Japan (the first is in Nara). Its height is 11.4 m, the total weight is 121 tons. Buddha sits in the open air on the petals of the lotus, green hills create a beautiful background.