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Japanese garden photowalk - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ponds
By Muza-chan on Oct 23, 2009 | In History | 40 feedbacks »
One of the most beautiful places in Kamakura is the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, built in 1180 by Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate.

There are a lot of interesting things to be said about this Shrine (and a lot of beautiful photos) and I will return to this topic on another occasion. Today I want to propose a photowalk on the shores of the ponds, covered with superb lotus flowers.

The ponds name, Genpei, reminds of the Genpei War, between the Minamoto and the Tiara clans, finished with the victory of Minamoto and followed by the founding of the Kamakura Shogunate, in 1192.
The ponds are located after the main entry, right after passing the torii…

… and are separated by 3 bridges, placed very close to each other.

Japanese garden photowalk, Hasedera
By Muza-chan on Sep 11, 2009 | In Japan travel | 46 feedbacks »
A photowalk through the amazing Japanese garden inside the Hasedera Temple from Kamakura.













A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
A Japan Photo per Day - Stone Torii
3 Old Japanese Sakura Stories
3 Old Japanese Sakura Stories