Valley Path
From Winter into Early Spring: Narcissus and Plum in the Valleys
A path of flowers for the cold months. Plum at Egara Tenjin, narcissus and plum at Zuisen-ji, in half a day.
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Valley Path
From Egara Tenjin to Kamakura-gu, the site of Yofuku-ji and Zuisen-ji. North from Wakaremichi, into the hidden valleys.
Valley Path
Autumn in the Valleys: Shishimai’s Ginkgo and Zuisen-ji’s Maples
A path for late autumn only. From Kamakura-gu to the Shishimai valley, over a golden carpet of ginkgo leaves.
Valley Path
The Ridge Path: Ten-en Hiking Course
Climb from Kencho-ji, walk Kamakura’s ridge, and come down at Zuisen-ji. About 4 km and three hours on mountain paths.
Valley Path
Yoritomo’s Kamakura: Walking Where the Shogunate Began
The site of the Okura shogunate, Yoritomo’s grave, Egara Tenjin and the site of Yofuku-ji. The shogunate began right around Wakaremichi.
Sea Path
A Day at Wakaremichi: Choose Your Path by the Weather
Start at Wakaremichi in the morning. Choose the valleys or the temples by the weather, then the sea in the afternoon.
Valley Path
The Valley Path on a Sunny Day
From Egara Tenjin to Kamakura-gu, the site of Yofuku-ji and Zuisen-ji: walking to the far end of the valleys.
Valley Path
Egara Tenjin Shrine
The god of learning, just inside the valleys from Wakaremichi, with a memorial built by manga artists.
Valley Path
Kamakura-gu Shrine
A shrine to Prince Morinaga, founded by order of Emperor Meiji. Locals call it Otonomiya.
Valley Path
Site of Yofuku-ji Temple
The site of a great temple built by Yoritomo. The district name “Nikaido” comes from here.
Valley Path
Zuisen-ji Temple
At the far end of the valleys: Muso Soseki’s rock garden and flowers in every season.