Kamakura's Sasuke Inari Shrine
Steve MortonDo you like foxes? This interesting shrine is dedicated to worshipping Inari (white foxes), representing the Shinto god of fertility and agriculture
Sasuke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kamakura and the site of the Hidden Village of Kamakura. It is located very near the Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine. [Wikipedia]
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Sasuke Inari Shrine is about a 20-minute walk or a 6-minute taxi ride from Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line.
Do you like foxes? This interesting shrine is dedicated to worshipping Inari (white foxes), representing the Shinto god of fertility and agriculture
Aimez-vous les renards? Cet intéressant sanctuaire est dédié à Inari (le renard blanc) qui représente le dieu shinto de la fertilité et de l'agriculture
Bạn có thích cáo không? Ngôi đền thú vị này thờ Inari (cáo tuyết), vị thần của sinh sản và nông nghiệp trong Thần đạo
The long series of vermilion gates of Sasuke Inari Shinre in Kamakura are beautiful. The shrine is considered one of Kamakura's major power spots and forms part of a local hiking course with its very relaxing grounds.
En utilisant des produits qui ne sont pas d'origine animale, du riz brun et des légumes frais locaux, Ki to Toki crée des plats végétariens sublimes qui sont non seulement délicieux mais aussi agréables à regarder. Essayez leur menu composé de 17 plats et de boissons fermentées avec dessert et tisane ou café après le repas.
Maison Cacao est bien plus qu'une chocolaterie classique. En mélangeant le cacao colombien et l'ingéniosité japonaise, ils élaborent de délicieuses friandises au chocolat veloutées et fondantes dans la bouche. Le chocolat Arama-nama est particulièrement gourmand.
Découvrez le goût dont les habitants de Kamakura sont amoureux. Les génoises moelleuses fourrées à la crème anglaise de New German sont un dessert qui va sans doute vous impressionner. La saveur de crème pâtissière au caramel est particulièrement appréciée par les visiteurs.
Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine, popularly known simply as Zeniarai Benten, is a Shinto shrine in Kamakura, Kanagawa, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. In spite of its small size, it is the second most popular spot in Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture after Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū. [Wikipedia]
The Kamakura Buddha, also known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, is one of Japan's most revered cultural landmarks. Located at Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple located in the coastal city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, this majestic bronze statue represents Amida Buddha (Amitabha), the celestial Buddha. Standing approximately 13.35 meters (43.8 feet) tall and weighing around 93 tons, the Kamakura Buddha is the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the Great Buddha of Nara. The statue dates back to around 1252 CE during the Kamakura period, a time marked by the rise of the samurai class and the spread of Zen Buddhism. Originally, the statue was housed inside a massive wooden hall. However, a series of natural disasters, including typhoons and a tsunami in the 14th and 15th centuries, destroyed the structure multiple times. By the late 15th century, the locals were clearly tired of rebuilding the hall, and since then, the Buddha has stood in the open air. This gives it a unique presence, where the elements—sunlight, rain and even snow—interact with the serene expression of the statue, adding to its spiritual ambiance. The statue’s craftsmanship is particularly notable. Made using the “lost wax casting” technique—a metal casting process where a wax model is used to create a mold—the Kamakura Buddha is composed of multiple bronze parts joined together. Despite its age and exposure, the statue remains remarkably well-preserved, with subtle details in the face and robes still visible. Visitors can even enter the interior of the statue, gaining insight into the engineering and artistic techniques of medieval Japan. Kotoku-in itself is a temple of the Jodo-shu (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism. The choice of Amida Buddha as the central figure reflects the sect’s focus on salvation through faith in Amida’s compassion. Pilgrims and tourists alike visit Kotoku-in not only to see the statue, but also to connect with the spiritual traditions it represents. Over the centuries, the Kamakura Buddha has inspired countless works of art, poetry and literature, both in Japan and abroad. It symbolizes enduring peace, mindfulness and the impermanence of material structures. Today, it stands not just as a religious icon, but also as a national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage candidate, embodying the cultural and spiritual heart of Japan.
Kotoku-in est le nom le plus commun du temple Taiizan Kotoku-in Shojosen-ji à Kamakura, dans la préfecture de Kanagawa. Ce temple bouddhiste Jodo-shu est réputé pour son Daibutsu, ou Grand Bouddha, qui est l’une des icônes les plus célèbres du Japon. La statue, communément connue sous le nom de Kamakura Daibutsu (Grand Bouddha de Kamakura), est une image colossale en cuivre du Bouddha Amitabha. Le Bouddha, qui a été déclaré Trésor national par le gouvernement japonais, mesure environ 11,3 mètres de haut et pèse environ 121 tonnes. Le Kotoku-in appartient à la secte Jodo, une secte bouddhiste traditionnelle fondée par le prêtre Honen (1133-1212) qui était un adepte d'Amitabha. Selon le système de croyance de la secte Jodo, tous les gens sont égaux et il suffit de chanter le «Nenbutsu» pour recevoir la protection d'Amitabha et renaître dans sa «terre pure».