Kamakura
Kamakura is occasionally referred to as the "Kyoto of Eastern Japan" when it is a key political focus because of its extremely old Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, old wooden residences, and recognizable monuments. The typical terrain of Kamakura, which along the ocean and is encircled by moving forest landscapes, serves as an excellent backdrop for these charming strict places.
When Minamoto Yoritomo picked the town to house his new military government in the late 12th century, it turned into the political hub of Japan. For more than a century, first under the Minamoto shogun and later under the Hojo regents, the Kamakura government remained in power in Japan.
After the Muromachi government was established in Kyoto and the Kamakura government declined in the 14th century, Kamakura continued to be the political hub of Eastern Japan for a while before losing ground to neighboring towns.
In addition to touring the town's notable attractions, its slopes provide a variety of fantastic climbing options. The town is particularly widely known in the late spring, when throngs flock to its sandy seashores and laid-back atmosphere. It's a short drive from the capital and is located less than an hour south of Tokyo.
- Location: Kanagawa
