- Hase-dera Temple - This Buddhist temple lies on a hill watching over the city on the ocean. It is famous for its flowers and for the little Jizo statues, that dwell the temple area in large numbers. Don’t miss the golden Bodhisattva statues in the main hall!
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- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - This temple hosts the second largest Buddha statue of Japan, which survived storms and tidal waves during its history. The statue is the true symbol of Kamakura city and a must see spot during your time in Japan.
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- Komachi Street - The street connecting Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, characterized by the presence of many shops and restaurants with a vibrant atmosphere.
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - The most important shrine of Kamakura, where the Shinto deity of war is worshiped: a site that witnesses the glorious past of Kamakura as a city ruled by the samurai class. Enjoy the great architecture, its ponds and the view from the main hall.
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VASARA Kimono Rental Kamakura Store - If you choose an option including the rental of Kimono, you will be introdiced to Vasara, the best Kimono rental shop in the area.
Rent a real kimono and explore Kamakura freely at the end of the tour while wearing traditional clothing.
Dressing takes 30 minutes. Please return the Kimono within 17:30.
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Ebisuya - If you choose one of the options including a rickshaw ride, you will be introduced to Ebisuya, a rickshaw garage in Kamakura!
You will experience a 12 minutes ride on a real rickshaw along the streets of Kamakura. - Holiday Surf - If you choose the surfing school option, you will be introduced to Holiday Surf, where you will learn how to ride the waves of one of Japan’s best surfing locations!
Please reach Holiday Surf individually at the end of the tour.
The lesson starts at 15:30 and lasts from 2 to 3 hours.
- Area map
- English speaking guide
- Local snack
- Free Wi-fi
- Round trip transportation
- Lunch
Your tour guide will meet you at Shinjuku Station and accompany you on a train ride to Kamakura, using the famed Enoden train line that travels along the shoreline. After your trip, you’ll get to keep your day pass for further travel!
Your tour will take you to Hase-dera, commonly referred to as the flower temple. Here, you’ll discover a magnificent garden, explore the caves, walk through Buddhist halls and enjoy a scenic view of the bay from a terrace.
Next, you’ll proceed to the iconic Great Buddha of the Kotoku-in temple. As you stand before this awe-inspiring statue, you’ll have ample time to observe every little detail.
Afterward, you’ll hop back onto the Enoden to head to Kamakura station and stroll down the bustling Komachi Street to reach Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu. Here, the war deity is revered and you will gain insights into how the samurai administration has shaped Kamakura’s past.
Your tour will conclude here, leaving you with the rest of the afternoon to venture further into Kamakura or explore other options at your disposal.
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people
- Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
- Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
- We are not responsible for external causes that might affect the tour, such as bad weather or late arrival of customers at the meeting place.
- Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
- We will walk for 4.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
