Kamakura

Kamakura is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, less than an hour south of Tokyo. The town became the political center of Japan, when Minamoto Yoritomo chose it as the seat for his new military government in 1192. The Kamakura government continued to rule Japan for over a century, first under the Minamoto shogun and then under the Hojo regents.

After the decline of the Kamakura government in the 14th century and the establishment of its successor, the Muromachi goverment in Kyoto, Kamakura remained the political center of Eastern Japan for some time before losing its position to other cities.

Today, Kamakura is a small city and a very popular tourist destination. Sometimes called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines, and other historical monuments. In addition, Kamakura's sand beaches attract large crowds during the summer months.

Kamakura is my home town. I was born in Japan and grew up Kamakura city where is a famous tourist place. The Big Buddha and Kamakura Hachimangu is the most popular place in Kamakura. The Shonan beach is close to my house and I sometime go to the beach by bicycle. Many tourists come to see cherry blossom in April, Hydrangea in July, and Firework in summer. Please visit Kamakura when you come to Japan.