after transferring 3 different trains, 1.5 hrs, and 740 yen (per person, one way) later, we got to kamakura around 1:30 pm (we did have a bit late start today). kamakura has lots of temples (it was japan's capital back in 1192) and places to see but we went to 3 main locations that are the most famous.

the great buddha of kamakura, he is the second biggest in japan. casted in 1252. he used to be in a temple but the tidal wave came in late 15th century and washed away the wooden structure therefore, he's been outside ever since. more info here.

his zouri (slippers) and pic of inside of buddha. the brown stuff was added in late 60's to have more support on his neck.

hase temple's main building, home of a giant statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. we really wanted to take pictures of kannon statue but we weren't allowed to take pictures :P but you can see the pics and more info here.

view of kamakura was beautiful from hase temple, looking down is sagami bay. very nice japanese garden and on one side of the temple, has about 50,000 jizo statues.

tsurugaoka hachimangu shrine has very intricate architectures and amazing detail in decorations. the shrine was built by yoritomo in the 12th century and dedicated to Hachiman, the Shinto god of war and patron of the Minamoto family. more info here.