Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase Temple
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of Japan's must-see marvels, the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Your personal photographer will guide you and expertly capture your portraits against this majestic backdrop.
Also, explore the nearby Hase Temple, a charming hidden gem often overlooked by other tour guides. With panoramic views of the sea, lush gardens, ponds full of koi fish, and a majestic temple dedicated to the Buddha of Kindness, this place is perfect for a fun-filled portrait session with your personal photographer.
Within 72 hours, you will receive 30+ professionally edited portraits in a stylish online photo gallery, a fantastic souvenir of your unique travels in Kamakura for you to share and cherish forever.
Options
Standard option
Portrait Photography Service
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Description: This option gives you 1.5 hrs Portrait Photography services
What's included in Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase Temple
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Your tour starts at Kamakura's Kotoku-in, the temple that houses the Great Buddha. Our highly skilled photographer-guide will warmly welcome you at the designated meeting point. The photographer-guide will share with you fascinating facts about the Great Buddha, set a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, and guide you to spots that offer the best views and lighting for your portraits with the Great Buddha as a stunning backdrop.
Hasedera Temple
Your journey will continue with a 10-minute walk to Hase Temple, a charming hidden gem often overlooked by other tour guides. Your photographer-guide will snap your portraits as you marvel at the panoramic views of the sea, the labyrinth of ancient caves, the lush gardens with seasonal flowers, the ponds full of koi fish, and the majestic temple dedicated to Kannon, the Buddha of Kindness.
Inclusions
- 30+ professionally edited photos delivered digitally within 72 hours
- 90-minute guided tour of the Great Buddha and Hase Temple
- A collection of candid and stylized portraits for a comprehensive set of photos
- A beautiful online gallery of your photos for you to share with others
- Relaxed portrait session with personalised guidance on posing for natural and flattering photos
- A professional local photographer will take your photos during the tour
- Fun stories and historical insights told by the photographer-guide
- Customers must arrange transportation to and from the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
- Tickets to enter Kotoku-in temple (300 yen, about USD 2) and Hase temple (400 yen, about USD 3).
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet us at the entrance of Kōtoku-in, the temple where the Great Buddha is located. As you approach the entrance, you'll notice a pair of impressive guardian statues standing at the gate. Your photographer-guide will meet you here. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time of your tour.
End Points
- The tour ends at Hase temple which is the last site we visit in this tour. The closest station is Hase station, a 5-minute walk away.
