Known for its magnificent 11-faced statue of Kannon and beautiful hydrangeas in early summer, Kamakura’s Hasedera temple is also a prime location to catch the breathtaking autumn foliage.

AKEMI Ohno, Kamakura resident and guidebook author, reveals her favourite things to see and do in her hometown. Read Today's Paper Mind Games. The Australian Plus. Subscribe for $1.

Japan things to do: 20 reasons to book your holiday to Japan now. By Danielle Demetriou. September 30, 2022 — 12.15am. ... It's easy to see why Kamakura is dubbed the Hamptons of Tokyo.

While the lovely seaside town of Kamakura offers plenty to see and do for a day trip from Tokyo (see WP *193), visitors have been hard-pressed to find suitable lodgings to match the charm of this ...