FEBRRUARY 2026
Kendo 32 Dori - On way to Kotoku-in Temple to see the Great Daibutsu
Typical Kamakura establishment on Kendo 32 Dori
A favorite old building on Kendo 32 Dori in Kamakura near Hase-dera Temple
The statue guards at the main entrance (Niomon gate) of the Kamakura Great Buddha temple (Kotoku-in) are the Niō (Benevolent Kings), also known as Kongō Rikishi.
Decorative Gate Surrounding Kotoku-in Temple
Seated Amida Nyorai bronze statue (Kamakura Daibutsu), designated a National Treasure / Approx. 11.3 meters tall, weighs about 121 tons / The only National Treasure Buddha statue in Kamakura / Remnants of the former Great Buddha Hall foundation can be seen on the grounds
Inside the Courtyard behind Daibutsu
Kannon-do Hall 736 -
Snowing on the blooming Plum Tree
These small figures represent a deity believed to protect children, even in the afterlife, including those lost through miscarriage. At first, seeing so many of them was deeply moving and a bit heartbreaking, as it made me wonder how many represented lives cut short. But I later learned that for many parents, these statues are also a source of comfort—a quiet reminder that their child is not alone, and that someone is watching over them beyond this life.
Iconic Entrance Gate to Hase-dera Temple: Kamakura, Kanagawa Japan
Snowfall amongst the beautiful moss.