The gate arch of the Hasedera temple in Kamakura.

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The gate arch of the Hasedera temple in Kamakura, approximately 50 km southwest of Japan's capital Tokyo. Kamakura is a popular destination for people seeking a day out of the city. During the Shogunate and Kamakura Periods Kamakura was a large and important city and many traditional gates known as Tori or Torii can be found in Kamakura.

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Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © Stuart Forster / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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