Kamakura Hiking Trails part 3: Daibutsu Hiking Course

After the Tenen Hiking Course and Kencho-ji Temple (see part 2), I walked directly to Jocho-ji Temple, where the Daibutsu Hiking Course trailhead is located. This trail goes to the most famous sight in Kamakura: The Daibutsu (Great Buddha) statue at Kotoku-in Temple. It also passes through Genjiyama Park and near the Zeniarai-Benzaiten Shrine.

Here is a map of the path I walked (download KML):

Above, gate to Jocho-ji Temple.

Above, Hotei (god of happiness) statue inside Jocho-ji Temple.

Above, start of the Daibutsu Hiking Course.

Above, at Genjiyama Park.

Above, Kuzuharaoka shrine.

Above, torii at the entrance to Zeniarai-Benzaiten Shrine.

Above, this is the fountain where worshipers can wash their money. It is said that money washed there will double.

Above, end of the trail, near the Daibutsu.

Above, the famous Daibutsu.