Enjoy a one day trip to the ancient capital Samurai Kamakura city with a professional guide.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, French, Spanish, German
Private group

Highlights

Watch the great Buddha
Stroll Hase temple
Take Enoden local small train
Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine

Full description

Kamakura was the ancient capital of Japan and now a major day trip spot both for Japanese and foreign tourists. Start your tour in Tokyo so you do not need to worried about transportation from/to Tokyo! Take the JR train forabout 1. 5 hrs and Eno-den, the local lovely train in Kamakura. The Great Buddha is the second largest Buddha in Japan and surprisingly it is located in open air! Hase temple is famous for flowers especially hydrangea so you can enjoy various flowers in season. There are also many interesting Budda, Kannon, and gods of wealth so you can make a wish to be rich! For lunch, you can eat typical local foods there. Kamakura is famous for seafood but if you do not like it, other food can be arranged based on your request. Then visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and enjoy shopping at Komachi street. If you would like to stay longer for shopping after the tour, you can. If you would like to visit other places like Hokokuji temple with its bamboo forest or Enoshima island, plans can be changed.

Includes

Guiding fee

Transportation fee
Entrance fee
Lunch for guests

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

During this tour you will need to walk and take public transportation. Most stations have few elevators or escalators so please let you tour guide know if you prefer these to stairs
Taking travel insurance is highly recommended before you visit Japan. Your guide is not responsible for any illnesses, injuries, thefts, losses, or any resulting damages incurred by the guests while using the services
If the tour starts later due to the actions of the participants, the tour will still end at the planned time
Children under 5 years old are free of charge
Please note, during the busy season (March - May, September - November), availability of guides in French, Spanish, German etc may be limited
It is recommended that you to book a guide once you know your travel schedule. The earlier, the better

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5 /5

based on 3 reviews

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Safety
5/5
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A worthwhile day trip

A worthwhile day trip with a very personable, competent guide, who moved safely through the entire jungle of trains and stations. Apart from the well-known temples and the big Buddha, she led us to a typical Japanese restaurant with excellent food and explained many details to us, but was still talking non-stop. The nice weather made the trip a highlight.

February 18, 2018

Very happy.

April 12, 2018

Was good way to spend an day, see the old capital of Japan .

The guide was fluent in English and had excellent knowledge of the city. We travelled by metro and bus. She joined us for lunch, guiding us through the meal.

April 12, 2019

Kamakura: Great Buddha, Hase Temple, & Komachi Street Tour

Kamakura: Great Buddha, Hase Temple, & Komachi Street Tour

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A worthwhile day trip

Very happy.

Was good way to spend an day, see the old capital of Japan .