Temples, shrines and Buddhas

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Took trains for a 1 hour 30 mins journey to the southern tip of Tokyo bay to visit the temple and shrines at Kamakura. Not too many tourist about so great photo opportunities. The giant Buddha was previously housed in a build which was destroyed in a tsunami during the early 20th century. The Buddha being bronze survived and was later moved further up the hill to it's present location. Took the slower train back via the coast. Very scenic.

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Photos

Kamakura temple
"I've got terrible backache" The legend says rub the part of the buddha where you ail and it will cure you

"I've got terrible backache" The legend says rub the part of the buddha where you ail and it will cure you
You wash and then drink. I omitted the latter part

The shrine
"Barney, please translate"

Saki emblems
"I wonder if I can use this as a feature in my new garden"

Giant Buddha
Time for a rest

Giant Buddha
"He's behind you"