🌸Arch Cherry blossom@KENCHOJI

🐲Kamakura is in full bloom, perfectly paired with the new spring green🌿🌿 Let's enjoy it slowly the vibes in these historic streets.
A little rain might linger into the morning, but it will be okay🍀Let’t go as planned‼️

Please spend an elegant day
while feeling the history of cherry blossom viewing╰(´︶`)╯♡〜

🌸 The Highlights of Kencho-ji
The Cherry Blossom Tunnel: As soon as you pass through the Somon (Outer Gate), you’ll find the approach to the temple lined with Somei Yoshino trees. When they are in full bloom, it feels like walking through a soft, pink tunnel.

🪭Originally,
Cherry blossom viewing was a time when aristocrats enjoyed writing poetry while admiring the beautiful cherry blossoms during the Kamakura period
It is said that it was then passed on to the samurai and spread as a spring event among the common people as well⚔️
Here at Kenchoji Temple, cherry blossoms blooming in an arch-like shape, as if they are watching over the people from the entrance of the gate, and their dancing figure is also beautiful
Take your time to explore the temple and gardens while surrounded by the tasteful atmosphere of the Okamezakura and weeping cherry blossoms slowly dancing.
The area is 1.5 times the size of the Tokyo Dome. If you walk to the back, you will find 12 Tengu statues of various sizes enshrined and from the high ground you can see Sagami Bay and Mt. Fuji🗻
🐦‍🔥About Kenchoji Temple(建長寺)
It is the head temple of the Rinzai sect, of which there are over 400 temples nationwide, and is Japan's first Zen training temple. Samurai were encouraged to practice Zen and live manly lives. The temple grounds are designated as a national historic site. In addition to the Sanmon (Mountain Gate) and Butsuden (Buddha Hall), which are designated as important cultural properties of the country, there is also a Lecture Hall, which is said to be one of the largest in the Kanto region.
And Lunch time😋
Enjoy warm kenchin-jiru soup🍲, soba noodles, and other dishes made by Japanese grandmothers👵🏼
🍲 This is a vegetarian soup originating from Kenchoji Temple, packed with plenty of vegetables.

After Lunch,
🥾 Kuzuharaoka Hiking Course (葛原岡ハイキングコース)
This trail connects Kita-Kamakura to Genjiyama Park. It’s a relatively easy path that allows you to walk through the "Satoyama" of Kamakura.
Along the ridge, you’ll encounter scattered wild Yamazakura that blend beautifully with the fresh green of the forest.
⛩️Kuzuharaoka Shrine(葛原岡神社)
A shrine famous for "matchmaking" (En-musubi). Look for the "Matchmaking Stones" tied with a red thread💘
In spring, the shrine grounds are dotted with soft pink blossoms.
💰 Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine (銭洗弁財天)
A short, steep walk down from Genjiyama leads you to this unique shrine hidden inside a rocky cave.
• Wash Your Money: The tradition here is to place your coins or bills in a bamboo basket and wash them with the sacred spring water. Legend says your money will double‼︎

The tour ends at Kamakura Station. You can also visit the famous Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Street🍡🍮🍦

🗓️Time Schedule
10:00 Kita-Kamakura Sta. (JR北鎌倉駅)
10:20 Kenchoji Temple(建長寺¥500)
12:30-13:00 Lunch time 🥢
13:30 Jochiji Temple(Passing)
14:00 Start‼️hiking(葛原岡コース)
14:30 Kuzuharaoka Shrine(葛原岡神社)
15:00 Genjiyama Park&check the statue of MinamotonoYoritomo
源氏山公園&源頼朝像）
※ Minamoto no Yoritomo was the top shogun who founded Kamakura.
15:30 Zeniarai Benzaiten(銭洗弁財天)⇒ 16:00 Kamakura Sta.(JR鎌倉駅)

＊Please make sure of the following.
・If you get tired of walking, you can turn back at any point.
・Please bring some cash such as Coins.
・The schedule it may be change depending on the situation.

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◆Meeting Time：10:00

◆Meeting place：JR Kita-Kamakura Station(JR北鎌倉駅)
＊JR Yokosuka Line(For Zushi or Kurihama)
https://www.jreast.co.jp/estation/stations/563.html
◆Gathering point：West exit(西口)
＊If you are coming from Tokyo direction, it's better to take in the Front car.
◆ Participation fee：¥1,500(cash or paypay)
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👟BELONGINGS
・Sneakers or Hiking shoes
・Backpack
・Drink&Snacks

📩 To participants
Please access this LINE in the link below.
This LINE group is about tour details, questions, meeting places and contact during the tour, etc…
Thank you in advance.
LINE name：Cherryblossom@KENCHOJI0405
https://line.me/ti/g/gXEUxhDVSJ

☔️Notice
If there is rain, it will be postponed or canceled. Then I will tell you the day before on the Messages.

＊Disclaimer and Important Notes ＊
I am not professional guide and not trained not for rescuing.Please check your own condition and be responsible for your own safety when deciding to participate in any events.And might cause injury if not carefully perform.I am not responsible any incidents and injury or if you cause injury to third parties during the activities.Please be responsible for your safety during the activities so that you won't cause troubles to other tour and other fellow participants.