Kamakura

We went to the Hase area of Kamakura to see the Daibutsu. On our way there, we stopped at Hase-dera. Hase-dera has a beautiful garden and views of the coast and town below. The weather was lovely and we had a wonderful time enjoying the garden and temple grounds





Next we went to see the Daibutsu (Big Buddha) of Kamakura. The Daibutsu is one of the most popular attractions in Kamakura. The Daibutsu is 12.3 meters tall and is sculpted from bronze. 





The more one explores Tokyo the more it becomes obvious that one cannot judge a book by its cover. Inside the modern buildings the cultural life of Japan is very much alive and well