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KAMAKURA, ITINERARY

On 22 May, 201612 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Money and costs, Things to do and see4 Comments

Updated on April 11, 2019

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The itinerary starts at Kamakura train station and goes through some of the best-considered temples in the city. The exit lead us to the main avenue of the city, that in fact is an old walk adorned with hundreds of cherry trees that goes along from the sea to the first place to visit. Continue reading “KAMAKURA, ITINERARY” →

KAMAKURA (鎌倉)

On 19 May, 201611 April, 2019 By alfonsomgcIn Money and costs, Things to do and see, Transport6 Comments

Updated April 11, 2019

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  • I was here: one day in November 2008.
  • Number of days recommended: one o two.
  • My score: 3/5.

Kamakura is a popular one day excursion from Tokyo. Continue reading “KAMAKURA (鎌倉)” →

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Pili in A Thousand Layers to Heaven viewpoint, Dazhai, Longji, Guilin, China
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Pamukkale travertines with water, Turkey
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