KAMAKURA

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Kamakura used to be the political center of Eastern Japan for many centuries. In 1192 Minamoto Yoritomo established the Kamakura government there. His clan continued to govern the whole country successfully for more than a century. Also after the establishment of the Muromachi Bakufu in Kyoto under the Ashikawa clan, Kamakura remained political center in the Eastern Kanto area for some time before losing its position to other cities in the East. Kamakura is located in Kanagawa prefecture less than an hour from Yokohama and Tokyo. It is a very popular touristic destination since many temples and other historically valuable monuments remain in Kamakura; the most famous of them is the Great Buddha statue. In addition, Kamakura lies on the coast and offers several beaches. Please visit the Kamakura pages of our Photo Gallery.

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