Kamakura Private Custom Tour

5.0 (4 reviews) Kamakura, Japan
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Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Kamakura used to be a center of politics in the 12th century.

There are many historical places from that period. There are lots of shrines and temples.

We use public transportation to visit sites.

Since we are using public transportation to get around the area, we may be able to visit 3 or 4 spots.

I will arrange the itinerary depending on your interests and needs.

What's included

  • Guide’s admission fee if any
  • Guide’s transportation fee
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Guide’s lunch fee
  • Your transportation fee(in Kamakura, we are going to use a train and a bus)
  • Hase-dera Temple
  • Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

What to expect

  1. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    This Buddhist temple is famous for Open-Air Buddha.

    You can climb inside of the Great Buddha just like the Statue of Liberty in the U.S.　*see below

    Admission fee: \200/adults, \150/elementary school kids,
    *if you want to go inside the Great Buddha, extra 20yen per person is needed.
  2. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of the popular shrines in Japan.

    This Shinto Shrine was originally built in the middle of 12th century.

    After several generations, Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun in Kamakura Shogunate moved.
  3. Hasedera Temple
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    This Buddhist temple is famous for its eleven-faced statue of Kannon.

    Kannon is the Goddess of Mercy. She saves people from sufferings.

    This temple also has a beautiful flower garden. In June, hydrangea flowers are in full bloom.
    *admission fee: \300/adults, \100/elementary school children
  4. Jomyo-ji Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    This temple was built in 1188, one of the fifth great zen temple.

    We can have Japanese powdered green tea called macha with sweets here.

    Admission fee: \100/adults (over 14 year olds), \50/children(less than 15year old)
  5. Kamakura Komachidori
    1h
    This street is the main streed of Kamakura. There are lots of shops, stall, and restaurants.

    Since Kamakura is very close to the sea, there are lots of good seafood restaurants.

    It is said that the vegetables harvested in Kamakura are very fresh an good.

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Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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