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If you feel like visiting a coastal town which has good beaches as well as many historical shrines, Kamakura would be a good choice.
The town lies less than an hour south of Tokyo in the Kanagawa Prefecture, and was once the political center of Japan during the 12th century. Today the town is a popular tourist destination with several attractions for you to discover, starting with the Great Buddha of Kamakura which was cast in bronze back in 1252.
Kamakura boasts no less than twelve Buddhist Zen temples for you to visit, as well as the Hachimangu Shrine which is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamukura. There are good sandy beaches to enjoy as well as the chance to visit Enoshima Island.
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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