Manpukuji Temple / Kamakura Kanagawa

http://www.manpuku-ji.net/

Minamoto Yoshitsune(1159 –1189)was a military commander. During the War, he led a series of battles, helping his half-brother Yoritomo consolidate power. He is considered one of the greatest and the most popular warriors of his era, and one of the most famous samurai fighters in the history of Japan. Yoshitsune perished after being betrayed by the son of a trusted ally.

Yoshitune styed at this temple on his way to see Yoritomo in Kamakura and wrote  "Koshigoe Letter" at this temple.

The "Koshigoe Letter" was written by Yoshitsune in 1185.As he waited in Koshigoe for approval from Yoritomo to enter Kamakura. This letter was Yoshitsune's final appeal to Yoritomo of his loyalty. The letter is a mixture of bravado and an almost masochistic indulgence in misfortune.

Access:

Take JR Yokosuka Line from Downtown Tokyo such a Tokyo Station. It takes approximately fifty minutes to get to Kamakura(鎌倉) Station from Tokyo Station. When you arrive at Kamakura Station, transfer to a Enoden(江ノ電) Line and get off at Koshigoe(腰越) Station that takes about twenty minutes from Kamakura Station.

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Koshigoe / Kamakura Kanagawa

 Fishing Port

You can eat freshly caught fish.

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Hours:

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Closed:

Wednesday and Friday

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Koyurugi Shrine

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Shichirigahama Beach

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Access:

Take JR Yokosuka Line from Downtown Tokyo such a Tokyo Station. It takes approximately fifty minutes to get to Kamakura(鎌倉) Station from Tokyo Station. When you arrive at Kamakura Station, transfer to a Enoden(江ノ電) Line and get off at Koshigoe(腰越) Station that takes about twenty minutes from Kamakura Station.

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Recommendations around there:

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The town where John Lennon loved so well

Take the train Tokaido Line from Tokyo Station,heading to the south about one hour.There's a Train Station which named Tsujido. This is my hometown.

Yoko Ono,she was a John Lennon's wife.Her mother's home was in Tsujido. According to the people who lived there for a long time,John Lennon has  ever visited there with his family.

John Lennon has visited there every years since 1976.It seemed like John Lennon likes there very much. Chigasaki,the name of its town is a quiet place with facing the ocean.It used to be a holiday villa area for upper class people those who lived in Tokyo.

It is said that during the periods of his stay in Chigasaki, he enjoyed play tennis,strolled down to the beach and visited ancient city Kamakura.

I don't know that's true or not but there's a rumor that if John Lennon is still alive,he would've live in Chigasaki after his retirement life. You know that mean maybe I could be friend with John Lennon.I really wanted to enjoy surfing,fishing,cycling and watching fireworks at the beach in summer with him.

There's nothing other than the Beach in this town.but the people who lives there takes it easy and to be nice. Chigasaki is my kind of town.

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Kugenuma Beach / Kugenuma Kaigan, Kanagawa

Kugenuma Beach is well known as birthplace of Beach Volleyball,Beach tennis and Surfing in Japan.It has a shallow seashore has waves for surfing everyday,There are many Beach volleyball courts and Beach Tennis courts on the beach which has a 150 meters width.Many people coming to Kugenuma Beach to enjoy each sports.

Access:
Take Odakyu Line to Kugenuma Kaigan Station.
It takes about 10 minute on foot from Kugenuma Kaigan Station.

When you pass through a ticket gate at Kugenuma Kaigan Station,you can see a view like this,please take a walk along this arrow.

Turn your left.

Turn your right.

When you turn your left,you can see an underpass.

Go through an underpass.

Go straight till pass through that building.

Finally, we are arrived at the beach.

You can see the Mt.Fuji on your right.

You can see the Enoshima on your left.

Kugenuma is famous for surfing.Its shallow seashore being suitable for beginners.No matter there were no waves for surfing other area,this place has waves so you could be surfing anyway. Kugenuma Beach provides a large parking lot and efficient access from the train station that going to be crowded with many surfers.

Please relax in the greenery park.

There is a cafeteria.

I recommend to get Taco which given lots of vegetables for 350yen.

When you go back to the roadside,you can find a McDonald's.There's so many surf shops around there,each shop rents surfboards and surf school.

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Zushi Beach / Zushi Kanagawa

Zushi Beach is a shallow and subsided waves that suited for sea bathing.The Beach houses are built there and is bustling during the July to August.

Access:
It takes about 10 minutes to get to Zushi Beach from Zushi Station.

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Remember,starting point is here to go back to Zushi Station.

Beach

Due to the spreaded of Cholera,100,000 of people passed away in Japan in 1886.It was said that Seawater shows a good sterilizing action and skin disease.When it comes to sunbathing,skin exposed to sunshine can also make vitamin D.

From such reasons,the government promoted that Zushi Beach is suitable for sea bathing and developed as a sea side resort.The railway was open for service in 1889,the summer houses was built since then.Many people came to visit Zushi Beach in the summer.

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