Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
Overview
In this tour, we will visit three famous temples and one shrine.
See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
This temple was built in 13th century and this Buddha is the landmark of Kamakura. (Entrance fee:300 JPY)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hase-dera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
This temple was built in 8th century and it has a nice Japanese garden, statues of Buddha, view of the Pacific Ocean and a unique cave shrine. In June and July, hydrangea is so beautiful. (Entrance fee:400 JPY)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura 248-0003 Kanagawa Prefecture
This temple was built in 14th century and has a beautiful bamboo forest. This temple is something different from other temples in Kamakura ( Entrance fee : 400 JPN).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura 248-0005 Kanagawa Prefecture
This shrine was the official guardian shrine of the Kamakura shogunate and worshiped by warriors as deity of the military.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
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During our trip to Japan, we elected to visit Kamakura with Harry Shoji of the Fufilling Tour Company. We could not have been more pleased with the result. Even though our visit was during the very busy time of "Golden Week", Harry was able to very effectively negotiate the crowds in all locati...
During our trip to Japan, we elected to visit Kamakura with Harry Shoji of the Fufilling Tour Company. We could not have been more pleased with the result. Even though our visit was during the very busy time of "Golden Week", Harry was able to very effectively negotiate the crowds in all locations and give us the maximum time to visit the shrines and temples of this incredible area. Of course, the main attraction is The Great Buddha of Kamakura statue, but there are many other sites, such as the Hasedera Temple that are also deserving of a visit. Be prepared to walk as the sites are separated and even with local transportation, you will be covering some ground. If you are not reasonably fit, your opportunities will be limited, especially if you wish to cover the area in one day. For this reason, having a knowledgeable guide is most valuable and efficient. We chose a day trip from Tokyo and this proved sufficient from our perspective, although I can easily see that others could wish for more time and take in the area with a more leisurely pace. Especially appreciated for this visit, with all the crowds, was that Harry picked us up at our hotel and facilitated travel to Kamakura. Finally, you learn so much more when you have a knowledgeable guide that can provide the history and a perspective. Harry was more than up to the task.This full day trip to the beautiful seaside town of Kamakura was well-worth the 1.5 hour train ride. Our guide Hidaeki San was very gentle and knowledgeable about the local culture and history. For me the highlight was the temple devoted to Kannon, nestled on a hillside, and the buddhist vegetari...
This full day trip to the beautiful seaside town of Kamakura was well-worth the 1.5 hour train ride. Our guide Hidaeki San was very gentle and knowledgeable about the local culture and history. For me the highlight was the temple devoted to Kannon, nestled on a hillside, and the buddhist vegetarian lunch taken in its quiet restaurant, with a stunning, sweeping view across the town, taking in the surrounding mountains and coastline.The first time I laid eyes on the Giant Buddha in Kamakura was the most amazing and breathtaking sight. We visited several temples and one in a bamboo forest. It was great having a guide who helped us navigate the train system from our hotel and back. Would highly recommend this trip if you have ...
The first time I laid eyes on the Giant Buddha in Kamakura was the most amazing and breathtaking sight. We visited several temples and one in a bamboo forest. It was great having a guide who helped us navigate the train system from our hotel and back. Would highly recommend this trip if you have extra time while in Tokyo.My guide Yumi was amazing. We navigated the train system no problem and had an amazing day visiting not only Kamakura but several additional shrines, including one in the bamboo forest. I highly recommend this day trip for anyone looking to get out of Tokyo for a day and see some beautiful shri...
My guide Yumi was amazing. We navigated the train system no problem and had an amazing day visiting not only Kamakura but several additional shrines, including one in the bamboo forest. I highly recommend this day trip for anyone looking to get out of Tokyo for a day and see some beautiful shrines and temples.Seeing the great Buddha bronze statue was amazing. It was a terribly busy time in Kamakura due to the new year holiday, but our guide did everything possible to get us to see all the sites he could.
Seeing the great Buddha bronze statue was amazing. It was a terribly busy time in Kamakura due to the new year holiday, but our guide did everything possible to get us to see all the sites he could.This tour was wonderful and it was made even more enjoyable by our guide Hideaki. His friendliness and knowledge just enhanced the day. I would recommend this tour especially with Hideaki.
This tour was wonderful and it was made even more enjoyable by our guide Hideaki. His friendliness and knowledge just enhanced the day. I would recommend this tour especially with Hideaki.