Monday, April 14, 2014

Guiding a Couple from Switzerland around Kamakura




Date & Time] Monday, April 14, at 8:30~18:30
[Spots] Zuisenji Temple, Sugimotodera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, Jomyoji Temple, Zeniarai Benten Shrine, Sasuke Inari Shrine, and Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha)
[Visitors] A Couple from Switzerland (a Belarusian husband and a Dutch wife)
[Attendant] 1 KSGG member
[Language] English

 We went to Zuisenji Temple first.  The visitors seemed to be impressed with the quiet
atmosphere in the temple with few people and the birds singing.  We found a tatami shop on the way to Sugimotodera Temple.  When they stopped and looked into it, the owner of the shop welcomed us and showed us how to make tatami mats. They were so happy to receive a sample of tatami mat with beautiful edgings.  We all found that we enjoyed not only sightseeing but also talking with local people while walking around ancient Kamakura.