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Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase

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Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase
5
5 out of 5 stars
Provider rating
This activity is new to GetYourGuide and hasn’t been reviewed by our customers yet. We’ve used the average ratings from this provider to give you an idea of how other travelers have rated their other activities.

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of Japan's must-see marvels, the Great Buddha and the charming Hase Temple. Your personal photographer will guide you and expertly capture your portraits.

About this activity

Free cancellation
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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English, French, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

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Participants

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Kotoku-in

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    Kōtoku-in

    Guided tour (30 hours)

  • On foot

    (10 minutes)

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    Hase-dera

    Guided tour (50 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Hasedera

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Guided tour of Kamakura's Great Buddha, one of the most iconic sites in Japan
  • Tour of Hase Temple, an overlooked treasure, seldom included in other tours
  • Professional photographer captures your portraits at the best photo spots
  • Guidance on posing for natural, flattering photos
  • 30+ professionally edited photos delivered digitally in 72 hours

Full description

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.

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. The local photographer will share interesting local and historical facts, enriching the experience.

Your tour concludes at the gate of Hase temple, where the photographer-guide will inform you about how your beautifully edited photos will be delivered.

You will leave with a sense of accomplishment and anticipation, eagerly awaiting the beautifully edited photos to memorialise your unique experience.

Includes

  • Guided tour of Kamakura's iconic Great Buddha and charming Hase Temple
  • Professional photographer captures your portraits at the best photo spots
  • Engaging local stories and historical insights from your photographer-guide
  • Guidance on posing for natural, flattering photos
  • 30+ professionally edited photos delivered digitally in 72 hours
  • Customers must arrange transportation to and from the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
  • Tickets are required to enter the Kotoku-in temple (300 yen, or about USD 2).
  • Tickets are required to enter the Hase temple (400 yen, or about USD 3).
  • Insurance

Meeting point

Entrance to Kōtoku-in temple, where the Great Buddha of Kamakura (Daibutsu) is located. The closest train station is the Hase Station on the Enoden Line. From Hase Station, it's a leisurely 10 to 15-minute walk to the entrance of the Great Buddha. As you approach the entrance, you'll notice a pair of impressive guardian statues (Nio guardians) that stand at the gate. Your photographer will meet you here, wearing clothing branded Photo Star.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Hase temple is only partially accessible by wheelchair.

From $205.30 per group up to 10

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Product ID: 616836

Activity provider:Photo Star
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