Kamakura Private walking tour (with local experience in option)
You will meet your guide at Shinjuku Station and ride the train together: you will reach Kamakura with the popular Enoden train line along the coast, with a day pass that you will be able to use again after the end of the tour!
You will visit Hase-dera , also known as the temple of flowers: here you will explore a gorgeous garden, caves, Buddhist halls and a panoramic terrace on the bay.
You will then move on to the city symbol, the Great Buddha of the Kotoku-in Temple: you will remain speechless standing in front of this majestic statue and will have enough time to behold all its details!
Finally, you will ride the Enoden once again to reach Kamakura station and walk along the lively Komachi Street up to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, where the deity of war is enshrined: here you will understand the importance of the samurai government for Kamakura's history.
The tour will end by this shrine and you will be free to spend the afternoon around Kamakura or choose one of the options.
Options
No option
Duration: 4 hours 45 minutes
Local snack
What's included in Kamakura Private walking tour (with local experience in option)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hasedera 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! Read more about Private: Essence of Kamakura: 1 day *H.I.S. Quality Tour* 2021 - Tokyo -
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. Read more about Private: Essence of Kamakura: 1 day *H.I.S. Quality Tour* 2021 - Tokyo -
The street connecting Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, characterized by the presence of many shops and restaurants with a vibrant atmosphere.
Inclusions
- Area map
- English speaking guide
- Local snack
- Free Wi-fi
- Round trip transportation
- Lunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet the guide in front of the JR Suica Penguin statue near JR Shinjuku Station NEW South Exit. Please note that the NEW South Exit is different than the South Exit.
End Points
- The tour will end at the last visit spot, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you will be free to explore Kamakura in the afternoon at your own pace or with one of the options!
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the departure time. If you do not show up at the meeting place on the departure time, we will leave without waiting for you. [Meeting Information] Landmark: Suica Penguin Statue on the pedestrian deck called Suica Penguin Plaza, which is located on the 2nd floor of Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal Building called 'Busta Shinjuku', annexed to Shinjuku Station. You can also reach to Suica Penguin Park outside NEW SOUTH EXIT of JR Shinjuku Station. Please look for a staff with a dark blue H.I.S. flag. Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/DkFWfrHs6mjeJ7my8 Address: 5-24 Sendagaya, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo E-mail: [email protected]