After eating the okonomiyaki they made to fill their stomachs, Naruse and the other three took a short rest. After coming out of the okonomiyaki shop, they went into the second-hand store next to it to browse.
The items in the store were mainly clothes and accessories, as well as some strange and eccentric small items. All three of them enjoyed shopping.
After wandering around the antique store for half an hour, the three of them left and continued to the next place.
Back at the station, they got on the Enoden. This time, they didn't get off until Kamakura Station, the terminal of Enoden.
"Let's take a stroll here in the afternoon."
"Hmm."
When you come out of Kamakura Station, there is a huge cherry blossom above the underground passage next to it.
The leaves were bright green, and the pink petals fluttered in the wind and fell to the ground.
"So beautiful..."
Click!
I took a few photos, and when I came out of the other end of the underground passage, I could see the vermilion torii gate in the corner ahead.
"That is the torii gate of Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine and the entrance to Komachi Street."
The crowded Komachi Street is Kamakura’s main commercial street.
There are many specialty shops on both sides, including souvenir specialty shops and many large and small food shops. After walking a few steps, Haixing began to regret eating too much just now.
Passing by a snack shop, there were many elementary school-age children crowded inside. She insisted on going in and taking a look.
Naoko and Naruse also followed in.
"Is there any school nearby? I seem to have seen several snack shops and stationery stores on the way here." Shangzi asked.
"Maybe, I didn't notice... there are all kinds of stores on Komachi Street."
"I just saw a Kamakura ancient art shop."
"I went shopping there last time I came here..."
After turning around and coming out, the three of them continued to move forward. A strong man stood on the roadside and suddenly started shouting as they passed by.
"Wow..."
Starfish was startled, looked at him twice, and met his eyes.
The latter took a step forward and said, "This beautiful little girl, you want to..."
Before Haixing had any reaction, Naruse raised his hand to stop him from getting any closer.
"No need."
"Okay." The strong man did not feel dissatisfied, smiled at the three of them, and continued to shout.
After walking for a while, Shangzi and Haixing both looked back.
"That is..."
"Rickshaw driver."
"Sure enough."
"If a person travels to a strange city that he knows nothing about and doesn't want to spend time researching local travel strategies, rickshaws can be said to be the best choice." Naruse said, "Those rickshaw drivers know almost everything, such as the local
Historical allusions, where are the delicious food or fun places, even which stores have discounts, which angle can take the best photos... Of course, the price is not cheap."
"Has Chunhai ever sat on it?" Shangzi asked.
"When I went to Arashiyama in Kyoto with my mother, I rode once. The two coachmen were both her fans, and they were very enthusiastic along the way."
Haixing looked at him, "Did you collect the money in the end?"
"Take it."
"Oh."
Continuing to walk forward, you will see roads extending in all directions at your feet, and the small roads extending on both sides of Komachi Street also hide various specialty shops.
"'Shonan Pork Dumplings'... I really want to try it."
"Buy it."
Turning from Komachi-dori into an alley, and then back to Komachi-dori from the other end of the alley, the three of them held not only a piece of fried dumplings, but also a bunch of soy sauce dumplings in their hands.
"You really shouldn't have eaten too much at Hasedera Temple just now."
"I said I was going to visit Komachi Street in the afternoon."
"You didn't say there were so many delicious foods here."
"You can imagine it without saying it."
Starfish bit off a dumpling and said nothing.
There are also many bookstores on Komachi Street. When Naruse met him, he would usually go in and browse around without buying a single book.
"If I have to choose a book, I won't have enough time...even though I'm just hanging out now."
Entering from the entrance of Kamakura Station, the three of them walked all the way to the end of Komachi Street. It was already nearly two hours later.
"That's the main entrance of Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine over there." Naruse pointed at the torii gate at the intersection ahead.
"Go and have a look."
After walking for a while, we arrived in front of the torii gate in front of Hachimangu Shrine. Starfish looked back and saw cherry blossoms in the middle of the driveway, forming an endless pink and green shrine.
"From Kamakura Station, you can go directly to Hachimangu Shrine through this shrine."
"So beautiful."
"It is said that this was built by Minamoto Yoritomo to pray for his wife's safe delivery."
At this time, cars were coming and going, and they had already arrived in front of Hachimangu Shrine. There was no need to go there. The three of them looked at it for a few more times before turning around and going in.
After crossing the bridge, there are ponds on the left and right sides, namely Heike Pond and Genji Pond.
"Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was founded by Genji, and the Taira clan was the enemy of the Genji. Therefore, there is nothing on the Taira Pond and it is very deserted. However, the Genji Pond is full of lotus flowers, and the flag Benzaiten is enshrined in the pond."
Said Se.
"Hey, since we are enemies, why do we need to build a pond for the Ping family..."
"Do you see how many small islands there are in Heike Pond?"
Starfish counted, "Four, right?"
“‘四’ is the same as ‘death’ (also a homophone in Japanese), so this can also be understood as a curse.”
"...Wow, Genji is so boring."
Shangzi smiled on the side and was a little speechless.
As the place where the samurai family arose, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is regarded as the symbol of Kamakura, covering a large area and attracting many tourists.
The ground on both sides of the shrine is paved with gravel. It was a sunny day, and more people would easily cause flying dust. Shangzi and Haixing frowned all the way.
As for the main palace of Hachimangu Shrine, they were still on a long flight of steps. None of the three of them were interested and had little physical strength, so they simply did not go up.
After walking around underneath and taking a few photos, they left through another exit to the west.
Following the map's guidance and walking towards the next Mingyue-yuan, Naruse suddenly felt emotional.
"It feels like just now I gave up the idea of climbing up to pay homage to this palace, and something else seems to have been given up too."
Starfish dragged his body, "strength..."
Shangzi also nodded, unable to conceal his exhaustion.
"I visited too many places today."
"Let's go back after visiting Meigetsu-in Temple." Naruse said, "We won't go to Enakuji Temple and Tokei Temple."
The two of them had no objections and both breathed a sigh of relief.
Haixing even felt a little more energetic, "I feel like I've been in a temple all day today."
"I came to Enoshima in the morning."
"There is no difference between a shrine and a temple."
We came to Meigetsu-in, which is famous for its hydrangea. It’s not yet June when the hydrangea blooms, but there are also cherry blossoms to enjoy.
It seems that because the name of the temple contains the word "Mingyue", stone rabbits can be seen everywhere in the temple, hiding among the flowers and weeds, lifelike.
After looking at Mingyueyuan's other famous dry landscape garden, the three of them left.
"I'm finally going home..."
“I’m so tired from shopping.”
Naruse walked in front and looked at the clouds in the sky that had been dyed pale gold.
"I originally wanted to go to Enoshima again in the evening and watch the sunset at Zhijiabuchi."
Both girls had some thoughts, but the next moment they were overwhelmed by overwhelming fatigue. This idea only existed for a brief moment.
"Let's forget it."
"Yeah."
"If the order of travel in Kamakura today was reversed, it would be just right..."
"In that case, we won't have the energy to climb Enoshima when we get there."
"I'll spend money to take the elevator up anyway."
"Well..."
The three of them were walking and chatting when they suddenly fell silent.
"..."
The entrance to Enjue Temple is on the roadside.
Although they were right in front of them, the three of them really didn't have the energy to go shopping anymore. They clasped their hands together at the intersection and said goodbye before giving up.
"Next time."
"Next time."
Arrive at Kita-Kamakura Station, take the Yokosuka Line train, and it takes more than 40 minutes to transfer to Shinagawa Station.
Haixing couldn't resist feeling sleepy for a while after getting in the car, and fell asleep leaning on Naoko's shoulder, while Naoko leaned against Naruse.
"I'm really tired..."
"Get some sleep, I'll call you when we get to Shinagawa."
Shangzi responded, but did not fall asleep quickly.
"I feel like my legs are no longer my own... I have to go to Disneyland tomorrow, what should I do?"
"Go back and ask Miss Sato to give Naoko a squeeze."
"Can Ms. Sato still give massages?"
"She often massages my mother, even if she presses her randomly."
She smiled and said, "Forget it..."
"Yeah."
She closed her eyes, and after a brief silence, she whispered: "Just pinch it, and it will probably relax you."
Naruse looked at her and said, "Probably."
"Yeah."
"Well..."
"..."
"...After I get back, let me give Shangzi a squeeze."
"Is that okay?"
"Yeah."
She responded again, rubbed her head on his shoulder, and fell asleep after a while.
After looking at her and Haixing, Naruse slowly closed his eyes.