Today I've been to Kamakura which is an hour by train from Tokyo. Kamakura was the capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333 and is home to many Buddhist temples. I went in search of the "Great Buddha" at Kotoku-in temple. Completed in 1252, it is Japan's second-largest Buddha. I was not alone.
There were quite a few of us!
Even though it was very busy beneath Buddha, it was still an incredible sight.
I then took a short walk to Hase-dera temple, very beautiful.
No pics of the Buddha's I'm afraid, strictly no cameras. But I did find this in the garden!
And this sign, which I loved.
I finished off my day with a sembei ( rice cracker ) and watched them grill it before my eyes. Biggest rice cake I've ever had.
It's a full moon in Kamakura tonight.
Nos da pawb.
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