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The giant outdoor bronze Buddha is one of Kamakura's signature attractions.

The interior of the Great Buddha at Kamakura can be very hot even on mild days, so think carefully before entering if you are sensitive to heat.

This shrine enshrines the guardian deity of the Kamakura shogunate. Its grounds include the main sanctuary and ponds.

Reviews say that during Golden Week Tsurugaoka Hachimangu provided prewritten paper goshuin instead of writing directly in visitors’ books, so check in advance if you want it written in your book.

A temple representative of the Kamakura period, it attracts many visitors to see the spring flowers and autumn foliage.

Reviews say several buildings at Engakuji were off-limits, so do not assume you can enter every building.

This temple preserves a wooden statue of Kannon. It has a garden and offers elevated views of the sea and Kamakura.

The Hasedera hydrangea path may be so crowded that entry is not possible without an advance reservation, so check separate tickets in advance for a weekend visit during hydrangea season.

This street runs from Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and is lined with specialty and souvenir shops and restaurants.

This ocean-view restaurant overlooks Shichirigahama Beach. It serves scrambled eggs known as 'the world's best breakfast' and fluffy pancakes.

Bills Shichirigahama may be full early in the morning or have waits of about 40 minutes at midday, so reserve in advance.

This train connects Kamakura and the Enoshima area. The scenery includes residential neighborhoods beside the tracks and the coast.

This railroad crossing appeared in the opening of the manga Slam Dunk and draws tourists hoping to photograph the train and sea.

Around 120 works by modern and contemporary sculptors are displayed in the outdoor exhibition area. The Picasso Pavilion presents 319 items from its collection in rotation.

This popular Hakone attraction draws a steady stream of worshippers. From the shrine entrance, visitors can see the Peace Torii in Lake Ashi.

The queue for photos in front of the lakeside torii at Hakone Shrine may be long, so go early in the morning or allow plenty of time if photos are your goal.

Visitors cross Lake Ashi aboard a sightseeing boat shaped like a pirate ship.

This is a Hakone hot-spring facility open to visitors who are not staying overnight. People with tattoos can enter, and several baths at different temperatures are set amid nature. Admission is 1,350–1,400 yen.

You may use Tenzan Onsen alone even if you have a tattoo, but if a tattooed companion joins you inside and talks with you, you may be asked to leave, so check the rules.

This long-established teahouse serves amazake, a sweet fermented rice drink, and warm mochi.

Amazake Chaya is on a mountain road away from nearby buildings, and walking there can take a long time, so check transport and your return route in advance.

The ropeway runs from Sounzan via Owakudani to Togendai, passing above a volcanic valley.

The Hakone Ropeway may have long queues late in the afternoon on busy days such as Golden Week, so ride early.