【鎌倉】まだ知られていない、混雑を避けた北鎌倉の涼しい夏の秘境を巡る旅

【鎌倉】まだ知られていない、混雑を避けた北鎌倉の涼しい夏の秘境を巡る旅

Today, I’ll be touring some cool spots in Kita-Kamakura, away from the crowds. I’m heading to my first spot, a swaying bus ride away. I took the bus from Ofuna Station and arrived at Imaizumi Fudo. It was located right next to the bus stop. This temple enshrines the Amida Triad. It ‘s famous for its Yin-Yang waterfalls, known as Otaki and Medaki. The temple grounds are not too large, making them easy to navigate. As soon as you enter, you’ll be greeted by six Jizo statues. The Jizo on the far left is called “Hanataka Jizo” (Nosedaka Jizo) because of its high nose. Located deep in the mountains, the only sounds you’ll hear are those of nature. This is the main hall. Shomyoji Temple is said to have been founded by Kukai during the Heian period. It was originally called Ensoji Temple. The grounds are filled with large trees, providing a cool, shady environment. This is Bentendo Hall. The Fudodo Hall is at the top of a flight of stairs. It’s a bit of a challenge, but we’re up for it. We’ve arrived! It’s said that successive shoguns visited this Fudodo Hall during the Kamakura period. I can hear the sound of the waterfall. Up ahead is Yin-Yang Falls. This is Medaki Falls. It’s incredibly cool near the waterfall. I want to stay there forever. This is Otoko Falls. It’s a little more powerful than Medaki Falls. I had no idea such a waterfall existed in Kamakura, and I’ve discovered another hidden gem. It was private in the morning, so I was able to enjoy it at my leisure. After a short break, I headed to my next spot. Jochi-ji Temple is an eight-minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station. Jochi-ji Temple is full of sights, and I’m so happy to finally be here. The area around the temple gate is surrounded by many trees, and the lush approach is captivating. In front of the gate is the “Kanro-no-I” (Nectar Well). Kanro-no-I is one of the Ten Wells of Kamakura, and its water is said to grant eternal youth and longevity. It’s located on a side street, so there aren’t many people, and it feels like I’m deep in the mountains. Jochi-ji Temple has its famous bell tower gate, which is a tangible cultural property of Kanagawa Prefecture. This is the main hall of Jochi-ji Temple, known as Donga-den. It has a magnificent thatched roof. This temple appears to have been built in 1924. Its atmosphere evokes the Japanese summer. I discovered a charming stone monument! This is Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Kamakura’s Enoshima. It’s said to bestow various blessings, including bringing good fortune to a smiling home, marital harmony, fertility, good health, business prosperity, good fortune, finding a good partner, welcoming many visitors, and prosperity to the family. Many beautiful flowers bloomed within the temple grounds. It was a truly beautiful place, and my soul was refreshed. After visiting Ennoji Temple, I plan to stop by the cafe within the temple grounds. While the exterior may seem cool, the interior is charming. You can relax while admiring the dry landscape garden. The seating is in a Japanese-style room with a calming atmosphere. The interior decorations are also very carefully crafted, and everything within sight is beautiful. The heart-shaped window is called the “Inome window.” It was a hot day, so I ordered some cold matcha. The bowl was beautiful, and I couldn’t help but ask where they got it. These are the matcha financiers they recommended. The matcha and financiers were so delicious, I didn’t want to share them. Since it had just opened, we had the place to ourselves, so we were able to relax. After our rest, we headed to our next destination. It was a beautiful building. I’d always wanted to visit. The Western-style building, suddenly appearing in a residential area of ​​Kita-Kamakura, caught my eye. There were adorable ornaments. There was also a photo spot. The second floor is the museum, and the first floor is the shop. While we weren’t allowed to take photos inside the museum, the atmosphere was warm and the artworks were very soothing. While simple, many of the works seemed to evoke a certain evocative quality. It was such a relaxing space, I ended up staying for a long time. Nearby, we discovered a teahouse with a lovely atmosphere. We decided to go in. The breeze was calming, so we decided to sit on the terrace and enjoy our meal. Apparently, their “Usagi Manju” (bunny buns) are famous. It was located right next to Meigetsuin Temple, famous for its hydrangeas. First, we ordered iced coffee. Of course, we also had some bunny buns! Drinking iced coffee while admiring the beautiful scenery of fresh greenery is incredibly delicious. The owner told me that the rabbit buns are made with chestnut paste and green bean paste. They’re not too sweet, and have a gentle flavor that makes you want to eat as many as you can. This has become one of my favorite shops to visit when you come to Kita-Kamakura. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

Thank you for watching！

今回はまだ知られていない、混雑を避けた北鎌倉の涼しいスポット巡りをしてきました。鎌倉といえば人が多いイメージですが、少し道を外れるとまだ知られていない秘境がたくさんあります。ぜひ参考にしていただけたら嬉しいです。

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