https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks A Day Trip to Kamakura! en-us 2022-02-03 19:41:49 UTC 2022-02-13 22:23:55 UTC hello@padlet.com harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044985363 The JR Yokosuka Line goes directly from Tokyo Station to Kamakura Station. The trip takes just under an hour. The trains also stop at Shinagawa Station, Yokohama Station and Kita-Kamakura Station. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044985363 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044988847 This is a really pretty beach and a great spot to relax. You can even see Mount Fuji if there are clear skies. Swimming in the water is not allowed, but this is a really popular spot for surfers. There is also a small Shinto shrine to visit at the end of the beach. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044988847 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044992210 We will be eating at Narutoya Plustenzo! This is a restaurant that is located in Komachi Dori. It offers really healthy and traditional Japanese food. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044992210 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044994167 We will have breakfast here before catching the train to Kamakura. This small cafe has artisan coffees, a variety of fresh juices, and other Western style breakfast options. ]]> 2022-02-13 21:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044994167 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044995866 This the the heart of Kamakura city! It offers over 250 shops, restaurants, cafes, and boutiques to shop from and eat. We can collect souvenirs here and walk around/ explore this popular shopping street.]]> 2022-02-13 21:53:45 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2044995866 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045000541 The Enoshima Electric Railway goes between Kamakura and Fujisawa. The streetcar takes us on a journey along the city’s coastline. It will be nice to rest after walking around in Komachi Idori. The railway opened in 1902 and it uses vintage models called Enoden. ]]> 2022-02-13 22:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045000541 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045003767 The Great Buddha of Kamakura is the second largest bronze statue in Japan.it is around 13.35 meters tall.  The statue was actually inside a temple hall, but it sits outside now after a tsunami swept the building away  in 1498. We can also see the insides of the statue to see how it was built.

]]> 2022-02-13 22:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045003767 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045007836 This is a really small restaurant in Kamakura but the food is said to be delicious. It offers one meal a day: rice, curry, salad, and tea. The price is also pretty reasonable at 13-17 dollars per meal. They also offer gluten free curry!]]> 2022-02-13 22:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045007836 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045012781 We will end the night by going to the peaceful Hokokuji Temple. This temple is known for the bamboo grove behind the main hall. There are different pathways we can walk on and relax. There is also a traditional tea house that serves matcha tea. There is a statue of the Buddha in the main hall and a bell tower. ]]> 2022-02-13 22:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045012781 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045014298 We will hop back on the JR Yokosuka train and go directly to Tokyo. This journey will also take about an hour. ]]> 2022-02-13 22:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045014298 harinir https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045014796 We will stay at the same hotel in Tokyo! It is 100 USD per night. ]]> 2022-02-13 22:23:28 UTC https://padlet.com/harinir/Bookmarks/wish/2045014796