Tokyo Swan 9: Buddha in Paradise

Now this was a lot of fun! Away from the towering buildings and bustling streets of Tokyo is the close by and beautiful area of Kamakura. One of the main attractions there is the giant statue of Buddha, or the great daibutsu as it is known. It was huge! I went with some friends and many school children on field trips had come to see the giant statue. There are two such giant buddha statues in Japan, but the other one is around Kyoto I believe.

Another really fun area of Kamakura was Enoshima island. I had a blast exploring the island, as it really looked like something out of a movie. Kamakura was such a beautiful place to visit, and it was amazing to think it was so close to Tokyo and all of the hectic energy that is associated with such a large city. Here, I was able to catch a breather and just relax as I looked at the world around me from the top of paradise. I recommend that everyone who finds themself lucky enough to study abroad around the Tokyo area to also check out Kamakura, as it is truly a great place to visit!