If you have spent some time in Tokyo, searched out all the off the beaten path destinations within the city, and like me, you crave some fresh air, some nature, and a little bit of relaxation, then it’s time to on a one day trip to Kamakura may be just what you need.
I have put together my one-day itinerary with 10 great ideas to help you know what to do in Kamakura and enjoy an unforgettable day trip.
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The Kamakura Period: A snippet of history
While the name Kamakura appears in texts as early as 712 the city of Kamakura first became important in 1192 when Minamoto no Yoritomo, a prominent figure in Japanese history, founded the Kamakura Shogunate and with this the Kamakura Period started.
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