Kamegayatsuzaka Kiridoshi Pass Kamakura

Originated in the 13 century in order to connect major centers of trade in the Kamakura region.   It now is an easy short cut between Kita-Kamakura Station and Kamakura Station.   In the Edo period is was labeled as one of Kamakura's Seven Entrances.   The first picture shows the Kita-Kamakura entrance directly next to Chojuji Temple and almost across the street from Kenchoji Temple.   The the last picture shows a small building at the intersection on the Kamakura side that leads to the pass.

Kaizoji Temple Kamakura

Formerly Shichidogaran Temple, it was lost to fire and rebuilt in 1394.  The original temple grounds had a cave with 16 wells, still visible, thus the temple is sometimes known as the "water temple". It is said that Sakonuke-no-i composed the following verse here, "Chiyono's bucket has not bottom, it cannot hold water, it cannot reflect the moon."

Yokuoji Temple Kamakura