After leaving the shrine we strolled down Komachi street for shopping and food. We then headed back to the train station to purchase our one day "train hopper" pass on the Enoden line. We were off to see the big guy-the Kamakura Daibutsu! I have already posted a blog about the buddha. Please refer back to previous post. This time, I decided that I wanted to go inside the buddha. I could not convince Bill, Gary, or Gina to go with me. Now if you know me...I am a bit claustrophobic. But I mustered up the courage, paid the 20 yen fee and entered. I had to climb a narrow curved staircase (you don't go all the way to the top). It was dark, warm, and very crowded as traffic on the stairs was going both ways. I snapped a few pictures and noticed coins were sitting in some of the crevices. I have searched to try to find out what it means without success.
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There is a shaded area behind the buddha that includes a small shrine/temple, gift shop, and a place to rest and enjoy a Kamakura plum soda!
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