Behind these people is the Hasa-dera Temple.

Upon entering you see beautiful Japanese gardens.

There is a bell near the premises which I don't have a picture of. ithe 1264 bell is the town's oldest. The hall below is dedicated to Jizo, guardian of children who have died, even before birth.

Choose a path. In Cherry Blossom Season this place is swamped with visitors.

See an ancient tree.

Walk in peace.

Water flowing everywhere creates harmony.

At the top of the second set of stairs you find a sacred space.

Many little Buddhas everywhere.

Kamakura, this town, was the capital from 1185 until 1333, almost 300 years before the Pilgrims landed in the New World.

Hasa-dera is home to a superb 11-faced Kannon, bosatsu of mercy.

Wish I could have taken a picture of the huge statue with 20 small heads in the crown which were symbolic of listening to every point of view.

No cameras were allowed to be used inside, and no cards showing this great statue. You will just have to see her for yourself.

There was a little old man in this group (dark suit, crouching in the front row) before I knew it, they wanted me in their picture. So I gave my camera to someone to capture the moment.

Walking down the steps from the Hasa-dera Temple.

Yes, those are huge fish, carp.

A simple but elegant waterfall creates "wa" or harmony.

Several people used this space for taking pictures, so I didn't want to be out of the loop.

On my way back to the train station, I caught this sweet sight and asked the mother if I could take a picture of them. It's usually polite to ask. I never got turned down.