Kamakura, about 100km (60 miles) south of Tokyo is a very unique place, having been the capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333 AD, after which the capital returned to Kyoto. These were turbulent years under the leadership of a warlord Minamoto Yoritomo. Many temples were built, including many that reflected the influencing of refugee Zen Buddhists from China - including the 13 metre tall Daibutsu - a statue of Amida Buddha, shown with my 6'5 frame in front below: