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Hiking trail

Tomb caves (yagura)

Kamakura is surrounded by the ocean in the south and by wooded hills in all other directions. Beautiful hiking trails lead through the woods along these hills and connect various athmospheric temples.

Western hills: A hiking trail connects Kitakamakura with the Great Buddha. The Zeniarai Benten and a public park can be found underway. The trail starts at Jochiji Temple in Kitakamakura, and it takes about 60-90 minutes to walk to whole distance.

Northern hills: A hiking trail connects Kenchoji with Kakuonji and Zuisenji. The whole distance takes about 60-90 minutes, and hikers can find several several tomb caves (yagura) along their way.

Eastern hills: A hiking trail connects the Myohonji Temple, Yagumo Shrine and the Harakiri Yagura, a cave tomb where the remains of the last Hojo regent are burried. Some great views of the city can be enjoyed underway.

The trails are narrow and steep at times, and it is recommended to explore them only during dry weather and with good walking shoes.

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