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Kamakura

Engaku-ji Temple Gate

The largest of Kamakura’s “five great” Zen temples, deep in trees, Engaku-ji was founded in 1282.

The main hall

Zen house

What a peace!

Little shrine...

...and its Buddha

Hachiman-gu Shrine

Hachiman shrines are dedicated to the God of War. This one was built in 1063 as a guardian shrine of the Minamoto (or Genji) clan.

Sake barrells collection of the clan!!!

Samples from all the corners of the region :) like pint classes from different pubs. Just a little bigger!

Be pure before entry a temple and pray

At the entrance of every temple there is always a place like this to self purifying before praying. With the little cup take some pure water from the spring. Wash first the left hand then the right. Then take a sip of water from the right hand, rinse the mouth and spit the water. Liberate your mind cleaning your hands from your actions and your mouth from your speech then only you can pray.

Bridge to Kamakura City

Run boy run!

Rice or noodles?

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