Kamakura

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Kamakura was once the center of power in old Japan. Numerous temples remain in the area, as well as the Great Buddha. An excellent one-day excursion or week-end getaway.
Access: train from Tokyo to Kitakamakura. See the sights north and west of the city. End up downtown and return from Kamakura station.
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www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/foreign01_english/index.h...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakura,_Kanagawa
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Coordinates:   35°19'59"N   139°32'27"E

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  • Kamakura is just somewhat southwards from Yokohama, a part of Greater Tokyo.
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