The 10 most beautiful Shrines and Temples to see while you travel to Kamakura

Kamakura is popular tourist spot in Japan because it is a city with lots of history and tradition. The city is surrounded by beautiful nature such as mountains and the ocean.

Iconic to Kamakura is The Great Buddha (Daibutsu) that many travelers especially come for to see due to its size and history. The Zeniarai Benten Shrine, is famous for the tradition of washing money for praying for future prosperity. Kamakura is the best place for visiting as it is the home to many historical temples and shrines. However Kamakura also lends itself perfectly if you want to  attend the popular hiking courses around the temples and shrines. Here is a list with the 10 most beautiful Shrines and Temples to see while you're in Kamakura.

長谷寺
長谷寺
歷史悠久的長谷寺建於山腹,遊人能在此飽覽大海與街道景色。寺內的繡球花與菖蒲等等花卉長年盛放,享負「花之寺院」的盛名。
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鐮倉大佛(高德院)
鐮倉大佛(高德院)
鐮倉四周均被大海與山巒包圍著,自然景觀豐富。位於鎮倉高德院內的大佛銅像被稱為鐮倉大佛,獲指定為國寶之一。
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報國寺
報國寺
報國寺為700年前開放的禪寺,一直以來都獲後人精心打理,生長茂盛的竹林震懾人心。請於茶席間一邊欣賞身竹林美景一邊品嚐抹茶。
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鶴岡八幡宮
鶴岡八幡宮
鶴岡八幡宮是位於東京的西邊-鐮倉市的神社。由鐮倉時代的初代將軍源賴朝於1180年創建。全國約8萬座神社中,鶴岡八幡宮是屬於當中知名度較高的神社。
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建长寺
建长寺
於13世紀建立的建長寺為日本最古老的禪寺。於廣闊的寺院範圍內漫步,眺望方丈的庭園,靜心感受禪的世界吧。
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錢洗弁財天
錢洗弁財天
「錢洗」為「沖洗金錢」之意。傳說以泉水沖洗金錢後錢財就會增加,是非常有人氣的神社。向著神秘莫測的洞窟中湧出的泉水祈願看看吧。
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明月院
明月院
榮獲米芝蓮(米其林)綠色指南2星評的明月院以繡球花聞名,但鮮為人知的是裡面的庭園其實還有一片菖蒲的花海。
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佐助稻荷神社
佐助稻荷神社
佐助稻荷神社為京都伏見稻荷大社的分社,入口處為一排排掛滿旗幟的赤紅色鳥居,總數多達100座。好運的話還有機會在神社內遇上松鼠。
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東慶寺
東慶寺
於女性沒有權力提出離婚的年代,東慶寺為無數為求逃離婚姻女性提供了庇護。綠意盎然的四周令寺院榮獲米芝蓮(米其林)綠色指南3星評價。
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