KCP Winter 2016 Students Explore Kamakura
Kamakura, one of Japan’s most popular destinations, has many historical Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, some of which are over a thousand years old. The Great Buddha of Kamakura located in Kōtoku-in (a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect), Kamakura City, is one of the famous attractions that draws visitors every year. The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, said to date back to 1252. It measures a hefty 121 tonnes (267,000 pounds) with a height of 43.8 ft.
KCP Winter 2016 students by the Great Buddha. | KCP Flickr
Kamakura is also the home of the Five Great Zen Temples or the Kamakura Gozan. The architectural and historical heritage of Kamakura is a wonderful way to experience the Japanese culture. Although the city was heavily damaged during the Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923, the damaged centuries-old shrines and temples have since then been carefully restored.
Join KCP Winter 2016 students as they visit and explore Kamakura as part of their culture trip.
For more photos of the Kamakura excursion, visit KCP Flickr.
