Simple gardens at the Kokokuji Temple

A small part of the massive stand of bamboo for which he Hokokuji Temple is known

Simple gardens at the Kokokuji Temple

Memorial stones left in honor of fallen warriors at the Kokokuji Temple

Fresh, hand-made soba noodles in Kamakura

Preparing soba noodles from scratch

Headed to the beach at Kamakura

One of the smaller temples in the complex featuring the Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū

Memorial flags at the Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū Temple grounds

Relaxing amidst the prayer flags at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū

The tiered facade of Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū

Always wash upon entering a temple grounds

Waiting for visitors to arrive at the temple

Torii gates at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū

Intricate woodwork detail on this column header

Fish enjoying their home at the Hase-dera shrine

Pausing to pray at Hase-dera

Inside the Benten-kutsu Cave at Hasedera; many icons carved in the rock walls

Icons carved into the rock walls of Hahedera's Benten-kutsu Cave

Candle illuminating one of the carved sculptures inside Hasedera's Benten-kutsu Cave

The Daibatstu Great Buddha of Kamakura

A giant incense box fit for a Great Buddha