Kamakura is an ancient coastal city. Since Minamoto no Yoritomo established the Kamakura Shogunate, marking the beginning of samurai rule in Japan, it has had a history of over a thousand years. It is the third well-known ancient capital of Japan, following Kyoto and Nara.
However, walking through the streets of Kamakura, one does not feel the prosperity of Kyoto or the rich historical depth of Nara.
The feeling Kamakura conveys is one of tranquility and peace, with the sea breeze gently blowing, bringing only serenity and leisure.
Moving through Kamakura's main and side streets, modern and ancient buildings reflect off each other, without any sense of abruptness, letting people feel only harmony and integration. Furthermore, on the other side of the city is the azure sea; at a glance, the view where the sea meets the sky would open the heart of even the most troubled person.
