Whispers of Kamakura: Jean’s Full-Day Daibutsu & Hidden Walk

Our guides will take you to Kamakura, a place even the locals don't know.

You will ride to the beach, quite far away by foot from the station, and hopefully enjoy the dynamic sceneries of windsurfing and of course of the Mount Fuji across the Sagami bay!

We walk along Kamakura’s hidden, tranquil paths that one would never pass without a guide.

Duration5h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English, French

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience Japan's most famous temples and shrines, including Kotokuin (Great Buddha) in Kamakura, on a 5-hour walking tour. Includes a delicious lunch at our restaurant.

Knowledgeable local guides will lead you through the rich history behind such sights as the serene Sasuke Inari Shrine and the Zenarai Benzaiten Shrine. In addition, you will be awed by the 14-meter-high Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura) at Kotokuin Temple. The statue was built in the 13th century. A delicious lunch at La Terrasse Zen will give you a taste of traditional flavors in a peaceful atmosphere and give you time to recharge before the next part of your adventure. The tour continues at the serene Eishoji Temple, where you will get a unique perspective on Kamakura's cultural heritage. Your satisfaction is guaranteed.
At Yuigahama Beach, you can end the tour in a relaxed manner, enjoying the beautiful seaside as much as you like.

What's included

Bottled water
Entrance fee
Lunch
Restroom on board

Other personal expenses

What to expect

Sasuke Inari Shrine
40m

Sasuke Inari Shrine is about a 20-minute walk from Kamakura Station. During our visit, you'll explore this Shinto shrine, which is dedicated to the fox.
40m

Zeniarai Benten Shrine is a popular shrine in Kamakura, which people visit to wash their money (zeniarai means "coin washing"). It is said that money washed in the shrine's spring, will double.
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
40m · Admission ticket included

Visit to Kotoku-in Temple and exploration of the bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha, commonly known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
1h · Admission ticket included

Our special "bento" lunch with Japanese tea will be served at our restaurant La Terrasse Zen. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate it to the Special Requirements at the time of booking.
Eishoji Temple
40m · Admission ticket included

Eisyo-ji Temple is the only nunnery in Kamakura. We will visit the temple and take a pleasant walk through the serene bamboo forest.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our Jean's KAMAKURA GUIDED TOURS desk is located 1 minute walking distance from the Kamakura JR station West Exit. Right at the West Exit please turn right, walk 10 meters, then again turn right at the very first narrow street. Walk along for 30 meters to arrive to Hotel new kamakura.

End point

Our Jean's KAMAKURA GUIDED TOURS desk is located 1 minute walking distance from the Kamakura JR station West Exit. Right at the West Exit please turn right, walk 10 meters, then again turn right at the very first narrow street. Walk along for 30 meters to arrive to Hotel new kamakura.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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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