Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Guiding American Women around Kamakura



[Date & Time] Wednesday, May 29, at 10:00~15:00
[Spots] Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Jufukuji Temple, Genjiyama Park, Zeniarai Benten Shrine, Sasuke Inari Shrine, Ura Daibutsu Hiking Trail, and Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha)
[Visitors]2 American women
[Attendant]1 KSGG member
[Language] English


  The visitors arrived 15 minutes late.  We started our tour from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.  After offering prayers, we had lunch at a Japanese restaurant near Hachimangu Shrine.  After lunch, we saw a bridal couple on a rickshaw at the intersection of Hachimangu-mae.  The bride was a Japanese and the groom was a foreigner.  The visitors were eager to take pictures of the bride and groom wearing special kimonos for the wedding.  From Jufukuji Temple, we walked along the mountain trail toward Genjiyama Park.  They could walk up a steep hill without losing their breath.  Maybe it is because they have regular training.  They were energetic, ate much and enjoyed chattering, and yet kept caring about me.  They were wonderful visitors.