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Nature Spots in Kamakura Area

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  • Shichirigahama
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    Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Shichirigahama
    This beach’s name, meaning “seven ri beach,” comes from the fact that it extends seven ri (an ancient Japanese unit of distance approximately 3.9 kilometers long) from Inamuragasaki to the Koyurugi Peninsula. Renowned for its beautiful view of Enoshima and Mt. Fuji, the area frequently appears in ukiyo-e and in the lines of kabuki plays. The area was also once open as a swimming beach, but today swimming is prohibited along its entire length.
    Shichirigahama image
  • Inamuragasaki
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    Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Inamuragasaki
    This is a cape located in between Shichirigahama and Yuigahama Beaches. The cape is designated as a historic landmark and now in the area that has become a beachfront park stands a stone monument to the legend of Nitta Yoshisada. According to this legend, when Nitta Yoshisada and his soldiers tried to attack the Kamakura shogunate in 1333, he prayed for the tide to withdraw, and after casting a sword into the sea, a tidal flat appeared that allowed his forces to easily advance across.
    Inamuragasaki image
  • Genji Pond
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    Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Yukinoshita 2-1-31 Tsuruoka in Hachiman
    Records state that Genji Pond, located on the grounds of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, was once a rice field called Tsurumakida that was converted into a pond on the order of Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1182. It is said that Genji Pond once bloomed with white lotuses, while Heike Pond bloomed with red lotuses. Today, however, both red and white lotuses bloom in profusion on Genji Pond.
    Genji Pond image
  • Shichirigahama Coast
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    Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Shichirigahamahigashi 2-chome
    A 2.9 kilometer long beach facing Sagami Bay in the city of Kamakura. Offering a sweeping view of Enoshima, in 1996 it was selected as one of Japan’s 100 most beautiful shores. In addition to being featured in the 2015 movie Our Little Sister, the area has been frequently used to film television dramas and other programs. Swimming is prohibited along the entire length of the beach.
    Shichirigahama Coast image
  • Koyurugi Peninsula
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    Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Koshigoe 2-9-12
    Located at the western end of the Shichirigahama Coast, this small peninsula is the site of Koyurugi-jinja Shrine. It is also famous as the location where the author Osamu Dazai attempted suicide. There is a viewing platform and viewers can enjoy the peninsula’s beautiful views as well as exploring its historic landmarks, temples, and shrines. Each year in July, Koyurugi-jinja Shrine and Yasaka Shrine hold the Tenno Matsuri festival.
    Koyurugi Peninsula image
  • Yuigahama
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    Kanagawa Kamakura-shi Yuigahama
    Yuigahama image
  • Mt.Rokkokuken
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    Kanagawa Kamakura-shi Ofuna
  • Sanzagaike
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    Kanagawa Pref. Kamakurashi Imaizumidai 7-chome
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Kanagawa prefecture acts as an extension of the Tokyo metropolis that spills over into coastal towns, most notably Yokohama city, heavily populated and known for its Chinatown and seaside attractions. Just the right distance for a day trip out of Tokyo, Kanagawa is home to some of Tokyo’s most accessible beaches, including around Kamakura, best known for its Big Buddha. Visitors can also travel a little farther afield for a weekend at Hakone onsen town.

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