Japan- Kamakura

by STAN.

DAY 1 .I traveled from Ueno in Tokyo to Kamakura. Kamakura is just 1-hour rail journey from Tokyo. It was once the seat of a feudal government set up in 1192 as the first of its kind in Japan. It is now noted for it seaside bathing beach too. Enoshima Island nearby at Kamakura, a nice little island with lot of seafood.

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Pachinko at Ueno
This is one of the Pachinko Machine Games house. Very popular among the...

Ramen Store
Having a supper of Ramen along the street near the Railway station.

Inn at Ueno
A nice Ueno Inn I stayed here for 2nights and had a wonderful...

Tea Time
Kamakura is One-hour rail journey away from Tokyo. This is at Engakuji Temple...

Peach Blossom
Peach blossom flower (originated from China) is not same as Cherry blossom....

Garden
A small little garden at Engakuji Temple.

Fig Tree
This look like a Fig Tree... must be of ages.

Interior
Interior of an Anceint shrine ( side view) with the tatami floor .....

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Many came here to pray.

Doves
Feeding the doves near the Shrine.

Zoom
Zooming across the roof of the Shrines.

Banner
Banner in Japanese style.

Torii & Pond
Torii at the background of this park.

Visitors
Many visitors during the weekend.

Cuttle-fish ball
Yum yum.Some cuttle-fish balls.

Crossing
Crowd.. ready to cross the road toward the beautiful pathway opposite.

Rickshaw
Richshaw or JINRIKISHA originated from Japan

Waiting
Waiting for passenger... but they didnt ask me..ahah.. maybe I do not...

Pathway
Walking along here under the sakura tree.... but they are not fully...

Shops
Many wonderful nice shops here, you can stop but to do some food tasting . I...

Craftsman
Craftsman along the street can help to craft your name on the stamp.

LOOK UP
This little boy look-up at the Buddha.

Daibutsu
Daitbutsu- Big Buddha.Many came here to pray.

Enoshima Island
Enoshima Island at Kamakura.

Up the Hill
A bird-eye view of the island.

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article published 5/2/2003

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awesome!
Great pixs! Tq for sharing. Will go japan in dec...
— anne, October 29, 2006

Charlie Chiu
Very Very Good shots.thx for sharing ur pic...
— Charlie Chiu, June 11, 2003

awesome pictures
— john dorman, June 10, 2003

Thanks
I enjoyed your images - I especially liked "Zoom" because of the grandure of it, and "Look-up" because of your luck to capture that moment.
— Tim May, May 20, 2003

Congratulations from Paris Gaojun :)
As usual your pictures are very nice and interesting... i have impression to visit with you... we see many different subjects during the walk. I like specially Pachinko game house and the inn at Ueno.... thank you very much to share your pictures Gao :)
— GUY POUJADE, May 13, 2003

the Zhang Yu Sau looks so yum yummy lol.... that pics really makes me feel like having some lol... btw, how gonna communicate with japanese? you can speak japanese, can't you? if not, i think you must have found alot problem heeee... nice mood nice pics!!
— TonyT, May 11, 2003

Hi, friend ! Thanks for this nice set of pictures that makes me discovering japan. I had never seen much about this country before. As always, thequality of your pics is great. Aligato.
— Free man, May 9, 2003

Hi Gaojun,
As always, wonderful set of pics! So, rickshaws originated in Japan & not China, huh? That's good info! The lanterns of the Far East (Japan, China, Korea, & etc.) are so pretty, one of the best things to photograph in the region. 'Ya know sometimes, it's good not being recognized as a tourist but your caption on that pic was really funny [ha, ha!] Looks like you really had a good hotel, I envy you! Wish I can afford such a hotel when I travel but always on a budget. Truly enjoyed your photos but the "zoom" one is awesome! BEST WISHES!!!
— [Eltneg], May 2, 2003