Kamakura Historical and Cultural Day Trip by Private Vehicle

5.0 (6 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration8h
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LanguagesChinese, Japanese, English, Chinese
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover the former capital of Japan on a day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo. Learn about the city's history and culture, and enjoy the local cuisine.

Take a 60-minute car ride from Tokyo to Kamakura. Visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was founded in 1063.

Continue to the Kotokuin Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Admire the 13-meter-tall bronze statue, which dates back to 1252.

Stroll through the Komachi Street, a shopping street lined with local shops and restaurants. Enjoy a delicious lunch of locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood from the nearby sea.

After lunch, visit the Hasedera Temple, which is known for its beautiful gardens and the 9.18-meter-tall wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Finish your tour with a visit to the Hokoku-ji temple, which is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. Take in the views of the sea and the surrounding mountains before returning to Tokyo.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • WiFi on board
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What to expect

  1. Hokoku-ji Temple
    40m · Admission ticket not included
    Visitors to Kamakura tend to overlook this lovely little Zen temple of the Rinzai sect that was built in 1334, but it's worth a look.
    This temple is also famous for the beautiful bamboos. About 2000 bamboos make the place a photographers paradise.
  2. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    40m
    This shrine is dedicated to the legendary emperor Ojin, his wife, and his mother. It later became the head shrine of Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government.
  3. Hasedera Temple
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The only temple in Kamakura facing the sea, this is one of the most beautiful temples when it comes to seasonal flowers.
    And the largest carved-wood statue in Japan is enshrined.
  4. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. The statue was cast in 1252, three centuries before Europeans reached Japan.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up anywhere in Tokyo, such as a hotel, station, shop, or home.
We will provide you the contact details of your diver guide and also your
diver guide will be holding a board with your name written on.

Due to the Road Traffic Law we are unable to provide tours that both start and end at hotels located outside of Tokyo prefecture. As Tokyo Disneyland is located in Chiba prefecture, we can either have pick-up, or drop-off service from your hotel, but unfortunately we are unable to provide both on the same tour. The closest station located in Tokyo-Prefecture to Tokyo Disneyland is Kasai-Rinkai-Koen station, (Keiyo Line, about 5 minutes away by train from Tokyo Disneyland (Maihama Station). We ask that you either start or end your tour here. If you wish we can also have the tour start or end at any location in Tokyo of your choosing. We appreciate your understanding.

Examples: Pick-up : Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Drop off: Kasai Rinkai Park
Pick-up : Kasai Rinkai Park Drop off: Tokyo Disneyland
Pick-up: Tokyo Disneyland Drop off: End Ginza

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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