Apr 6, 2013 - 1 min read

Kamakura's Wakamiya-oji Street

300-meter raised walkway lined with sakura and lanterns

By Larry Knipfing

Community writer

Kamakura's Wakamiya-oji Street is lined with sakura and lanterns

Rickshaw for hire

The gate and shrine protector at the start of the street leading to the shrine

The lanterns all have a sponsor's name written on them

Souvenir from one of the many shops that line the street

A feeling of power up close

Kimono and Sakura - a lovely combination

A close up of a lantern at night

Rickshaw on the road with sakura-lined Wakamiya-oji behind

Come out Kamakura's East exit and walk straight ahead past the buses out to the main road. That's Wakamiya-oji Street. Turn right, and it's a 10 minute walk to the beach. Turn left, and it's a ten minute stroll along a beautiful path to Hachimangu Shrine. The raised dirt walkway is lined with cherry trees and lanterns and makes for a very pleasant outing year-round. Take your time, look around, and enjoy being in Japan!

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Larry Knipfing

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Larry Knipfing

Larry Knipfing Photographer 9 years ago

Coming soon in Kamakura!

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Anonymous 10 years ago

I would love to go there in sakura season, looks stunning! Very nice photos :)

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Mouli Paul

Mouli Paul 10 years ago

Sakura hana ! Pretty pictures they make and I can also see those big-wheeled vehicles. We have them in Kolkata too !

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Rachel Holmes

Rachel Holmes 10 years ago

Great photography!

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Larry Knipfing

Larry Knipfing Photographer 10 years ago

Your last chance to see this amazing lane of cherry trees and lanterns in Kamakura! Beautiful in both the daytime and at night.

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