Explore samurai history in Kamakura, shop Komachi Street, and discover Enoshima with expert local guides. Customize your unforgettable Japanese adventure.
Explore samurai history in Kamakura, shop Komachi Street, and discover Enoshima with expert local guides. Customize your unforgettable Japanese adventure.
- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - This is a massive bronze statue of Amida Buddha, standing 13.5 meters (44 feet) tall in the open air. It is Kamakura’s only national treasure. Visitors can enter the statue for just 20 yen, with a general admission fee of 200 yen per person.
- Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - Awarded 3 stars by the…
- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - This is a massive bronze statue of Amida Buddha, standing 13.5 meters (44 feet) tall in the open air. It is Kamakura’s only national treasure. Visitors can enter the statue for just 20 yen, with a general admission fee of 200 yen per person.
- Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - Awarded 3 stars by the Michelin travel guide, this temple is renowned for its stunning bamboo grove, the most beautiful in Kamakura. Guests can enjoy matcha green tea and a Japanese sweet in a teahouse overlooking the grove. The admission fee is 600 yen per person, which includes the matcha and sweet. (20 to 60 minutes)
- Hase-dera Temple - Known as the temple of flowers, it offers cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas from late May to late June, and vibrant maple leaves in autumn. It is also famous for its 9.18-meter-tall gilded wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The admission fee is 400 yen per person. (30 to 60 minutes)
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the god of war and the samurai. It is a favored location for weddings and is especially picturesque during cherry blossom or azalea seasons. (30 to 60 minutes)
- Kamakura Komachidori - A bustling shopping street near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, lined with numerous restaurants, cafes, and shops. Popular souvenirs include carved lacquerware (Kamakura-bori), pigeon-shaped cookies (Toshimaya Hato sable), and bean snacks (Kamakura mameya). (20 to 80 minutes)
- Kencho-ji Temple - The oldest and highest-ranking Zen temple in Kamakura, offering meditation practice on select dates. Zen t-shirts are available for purchase. The admission fee is 500 yen per person.
- Engaku-ji Temple - The second most important Zen temple in Kamakura, noted for its impressive temple gate and bell. The grave of renowned film director Yasujiro Ozu is located here. A café within the temple grounds serves lunch, Japanese sweets, and matcha green tea on certain dates. The admission fee is 300 yen per person.
- Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple) - Famous for its blue hydrangeas from late May to late June, many visitors line up to photograph the circular window in the main hall, which beautifully frames the garden scenery. The admission fee is 500 yen per person.

- Air-conditioned private car and bottled water
- Professional local guide
- Fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees
- Pick up from your hotel
- Air-conditioned private car and bottled water
- Professional local guide
- Fuel, highway tolls, and parking fees
- Pick up from your hotel
- Lunch
- Gratuity
- Lunch
- Gratuity
Explore Kamakura, the historic capital where the legacy of the samurai comes to life. Discover the famous Great Buddha and wander through captivating shrines such as Tsurugaoka Hachiman and Hokokuji, celebrated for its serene bamboo garden and delightful matcha tea experience.
Find distinctive souvenirs on Komachi Street, then journey to the picturesque…
Explore Kamakura, the historic capital where the legacy of the samurai comes to life. Discover the famous Great Buddha and wander through captivating shrines such as Tsurugaoka Hachiman and Hokokuji, celebrated for its serene bamboo garden and delightful matcha tea experience.
Find distinctive souvenirs on Komachi Street, then journey to the picturesque island of Enoshima or experience the dynamic cultural blend in Yokohama.
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