The entrance to the temple premises

An incense burner next to the Sentai-Jizo

The Sentai-Jizo or One thousand Jizo. The Jizo is one of the most beloved figures of Japanese Buddhism and is known as the protector of deceased children.

A view of the town of Kamakura, a coastal town in Kanagawa prefecture, less than one hour south of Tokyo. Taken from Hasedera or the Hase Kannon Temple.

The main building of the Hasedera or the Hase Kannon Temple. IT is here where Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, with eleven heads can be found

The Hasedera or Hase Kannon Temple

In front of the Hasedera or the Hase Kannon Temple

Marc in front of Hasedera or the Hase Kannon Temple

The Houmutsu-Kan in front of the Hasedera or the Hase Kannon Temple

The bell tower

A closer view of the bell tower

The statue of a Japanese Buddhist God

Overlooking the town of Kamakura from the Hasedera or Hase Kannon Temple

Another gate at the Hasedera

By the koi pond which seemed to be in every shrine in Japan

A beautiful Japanese Style building right by the entrance of the Hasedera or the Hase Kannon Temple

The Taisenkaku, a Japanese Inn built in the late Meiji era

The informative sign about the Taisenkaku

Buying some cold Japanese tea to drink