The Chureito Pagoda is a part of Arakura Sengen Shrine complex situated on the hill from where one can enjoy the most the beautiful view on Mount Fuji. The pagoda has five flors and it is very popular among people who love nature combined with culture.
The pagoda is mostly visited during spring time and cherry blossoms. The pictures taken from this site will look amazing. The Mount Fuji located in the background, red pagoda in the front and all around beautiful cherry flowers.

Mount Fuji is one of the symbols of Japan and the image of Mount Fuji with its white top is world-wide known. Even though the view on Mount Fuji is spectacular enough many people decide to climb at the summit.
There are several routes and stations for climbers who are often seen in large groups walking towards the top. The climbing season lasts from July to August when many climbers decide to ascend Fuji during the night so that they could contemplate the sun rise in the morning.
After all, Japan is the land of the rising sun, and this is an unforgettable experience.

Todaiji Temple complex is one of the most known Buddhist temples in Japan. The temple was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the largest wooden building in the world and it is also famous for the largest bronze Buddha statue.
The temple was constructed in the 18th century after the emperor Shōmu ordered the ordinary people to help the construction of the temple and of the Great Buddha..
Mostly because of earthquakes, the buildings and the statue were damaged and destroyed, as well as reconstructed several times.
Nandaimon Gate serve as entrance in the Todaiji complex where one can see deer walking freely. People are allowed to feed the deer with special food sold there.
There is also the Todiji Musuem opened in 2011 where visitors can see collections of religious and cultural value.

If you are a person that enjoys hiking and meanwhile you like nature and cultural heritage then hiking on Kamakura trails is something not to be missed. The trails can be divided into three parts; the Western, Northern, and Eastern Hills.  The walk on the western hills takes about 60-90 minutes and connects the public park, Jochiji Temple, and the Great Buddha (Daibutsu). While walking across the Northern Hills one can see tomb caves as well as Kenchoji Temple and Zuisenji Temple. The Eastern Trail is shorter and it takes approximately 30 minutes of walk. It connects the Myohonji Temple, Yagumo shrine and a cave tomb, Harikiri Yagura.

Enoshima is a small island connected with the bridge to the mainland. Because of many attractions located here, Enoshima attracts numerous visitors every year. The island has beautiful beaches and excellent restaurants offering local food.
There are several Buddhist temples, Enoshima Daishi, Ryukoji Temple, and a beautiful Enoshima Shrine (江島神社 Enoshima-jinja) which is constructed of three shrines that are located on different places on the island. There is a beautiful botanical garden, the Samuel Cooking Garden and Observatory.
The Iwaya Caves are two caves which are also interesting to many tourists. In one cave there are Buddhist statues, while the other is dedicated to the dragon which, according to the legend, had the power to terrorize the entire area.
Enoshima is extremely interesting and a rather small island but with many interesting monuments, beaches and legends.

The Imperial Palace East Garden stretches on the territory of 210,000 sq. m and it encompasses the former Honmaru and Ninomaru areas of Edo Castle. The Museum of the Imperial Collections which exhibits a part of the imperial treasures is located on the grounds of the garden. The admission to the museum is free as well. There is also the Tokagakudo Music Hall which resembles a flower. Within the garden there are also two guardhouses, the remains of a stone tower, and a tea ceremony room.
The garden is a traditional Japanese garden which is home to over one thousand of native Japanese plants.

Gion district in Kyoto is a famous geisha (geiko in Kyoto) district which was originally developed in the Middle Ages. Although the number of geiko is decreasing, this district still tries to preserve its traditional architecture and ways of entertainment. Gion is located between Yasaky Shrine and Kamo River around Shijo Avenue.
Hanami-koji Street is an exclusive and very nice place where one can eat in the restaurants, mostly situated inside the machiya, a traditional house. Ochaya are traditional tea houses where guests are entertained by geiko and maiko (geiko apprentice). Shirakawa Area goes along the Shirakawa Channel which is lined by trees, restaurants, and teahouses.

Hase Temple is one of the great Buddhist temples in Kakmakura. The Temple is also home to one of the largest wooden statues in Japan. The statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, that can be seen in the temples main building is over nine meters high and has eleven heads which represent different phases in the search for enlightenment.
In the Amida-do Hall is located almost three meters tall Golden Buddha. A beautiful garden with pond surrounds the Temple which has an observation deck with excellent view on Kamakura, Yuigahama Beaches, Sugami Bay and Miura Peninsula in the distance.
A hall with figure of the Goddess of Sea, Benzaiten, and one of the Seven Lucky Gods of Japan, is located near the Temple, and this is the fourth station of the Bandō Sanjūankasho pilgrimage circuit. There is also a Benten-kutsu Cave where Benzaiten and 16 children are chiseled out of the cave walls.
The Jizo-do Hall is surrounded by thousands of small Jizo stone statues which are located there to comfort the souls of unborn children.
Daikoku-do Hall contains the image of Daikokuten, one of Seven Japanese Gods of Fortune, and the God of Wealth.
Within the Temple complex there is also Kyozo Sutra Archive building where ancient texts and documents (sutras) are held. It is said that by turning the rinzo, the bronze gate, one can earn the same merit as from reading all the sutras.
The archeological items discovered at the time of the temple reconstruction are held in Homotsu-kan Museum. The Museum is opened every day from 9am-4pm, except Mondays.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Diabutsu) is one of the icons and the second largest Buddha in Japan. It has impressive height of over 13 m and 93 tons of weight. It is located on the grounds of Kotokuin Buddhist temple of the Pure Land sect.
This bronze statue was built in the 13th century inside of the temple, but the temple was destroyed in the 15th century by tsunami and since then it stands outside.