Kencho-ji Temple — Kamakura’s Largest Zen Complex
Historic Zen halls, hillside viewpoints, and the gateway to the Ten-en Trail
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Shinsenkyo Garden in Hakone: Autumn Maples and Moss in Gora
Shinsenkyo Garden is a strong choice for travelers who want autumn maples at walking-path scale, with green moss, stonework, and traditional architecture in the same
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A Forest Route Across Kamakura The Daibutsu Hiking Course links the temple district of Kita-Kamakura with the Great Buddha and Hase through the wooded hills
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