Left: Sign describing the Kuzuharaoka-Daibutsu Hiking Course in Kamakura, Japan.
Center: Sign Describing the Gion-yama Hiking Course in Kamakura, Japan.
Right: Satellite view of Kamakura, Japan showing two hikes described in this post.
Viewed from above, Kamakura’s settlements and sharp forested hills look like ridges and creases of a brain. And while the greenness might seem sparse at first glance, it is a lush and vibrant landscape once you are inside of it as on these two trails.
Trail 1: The Daibutsu Hiking Trail is a scenic forest path in Kamakura that connects Jochi-ji Temple near Kita-Kamakura Station to Kotoku-in, home of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu). This 2.5-kilometer trail winds through wooded hills, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city while passing by lesser-known temples and shrines. Along the way, hikers can visit Zeniarai Benten Shrine, Sasuke Inari Shrine, and Genjiyama Park, making it a great route for both nature lovers and history enthusiasts. The Kuzuharaoka Hiking Course is closely linked to the Daibutsu Trail and is sometimes considered part of it. This route also passes through Genjiyama Park and leads to Kuzuharaoka Shrine, which is known for its matchmaking rituals. The two trails overlap in certain sections, but the Kuzuharaoka Course has its own distinct path and highlights.
Trail 2: The Gion-yama Hiking Course goes from From Tōshō-ji Site to Yakumo Shrine. Just before descending to the Yakumo Shrine, there is a scenic point with a view looking west over Kamakura.
Views of the Gion-yama Hiking Course in Kamakura, Japan.
We were in Kamakura for 3 days, at the end of our Japan Trip. In between eating and visiting temples and shrines, we managed to get two very short hikes in. We are calling them hikes because you need some good shoes to do be on these trails, and they were at times steep and muddy.
Viewed from above, Kamakura’s settlements and sharp forested hills look like ridges and creases of a brain. And while the greenness might seem sparse at first glance, it is a lush and vibrant landscape once you are inside of it as on these two trails.
Trail 1: The Daibutsu Hiking Trail is a scenic forest path in Kamakura that connects Jochi-ji Temple near Kita-Kamakura Station to Kotoku-in, home of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu). This 2.5-kilometer trail winds through wooded hills, offering a peaceful escape from the bustling city while passing by lesser-known temples and shrines. Along the way, hikers can visit Zeniarai Benten Shrine, Sasuke Inari Shrine, and Genjiyama Park, making it a great route for both nature lovers and history enthusiasts. The Kuzuharaoka Hiking Course is closely linked to the Daibutsu Trail and is sometimes considered part of it. This route also passes through Genjiyama Park and leads to Kuzuharaoka Shrine, which is known for its matchmaking rituals. The two trails overlap in certain sections, but the Kuzuharaoka Course has its own distinct path and highlights.
Views of the Kuzuharaoka-Daibutsu Hiking Course in Kamakura, Japan.
Trail 2: The Gion-yama Hiking Course goes from From Tōshō-ji Site to Yakumo Shrine. Just before descending to the Yakumo Shrine, there is a scenic point with a view looking west over Kamakura.
Views of the Gion-yama Hiking Course in Kamakura, Japan.
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