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Kamakura: Great Buddha, Hase Temple, & Komachi Street Tour

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Private tour
Kamakura: Great Buddha, Hase Temple, & Komachi Street Tour
5  / 511 reviews

Enjoy a one day trip to the ancient capital Samurai Kamakura city with a professional guide.

About this activity

Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 30 days in advance for a 50% refund
Duration 8 hours
Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide
French, German, Spanish, English
Pickup included
See pickup & drop-off
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kris – United States

Ena was an excellent guide who spoke very good English. After meeting us at the hotel and expertly navigating us around, she gave us detailed history as we visited the Great Buddha, Hase Temple, and the Bamboo Forest. We would never have learned so much without Ena’s historical knowledge! We finished our tour by shopping for gifts to take home and Ena pointed out items of significance to the Kamakura area. She really made our tour worthwhile! Thanks, Ena! 🤗

K
Kris – United States
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Noah – United States

Amazing - we highly recommend! Wonderful guide and great itinerary.

N
Noah – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Pickup location:

    Tokyo

  • Train

    (1 hour)

  • Train

    (10 minutes)

    Kōtoku-in

    Sightseeing

    Optional, Extra fee

    Hase-dera

    Sightseeing

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Timeline stop icon

    Local restaurant

    Lunch

    Extra fee

  • Train

    (10 minutes)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

    Hokokuji Bamboo Forest

    Sightseeing

    Optional, Extra fee

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

    Sightseeing

    Optional

    Komachi Dori Street

    Sightseeing

    Optional

  • Train

    (1 hour)

  • Finish at:

    日本、東京都新宿区

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Watch the great Buddha
  • Stroll Hase temple
  • Take Enoden local small train
  • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine

Full description

Kamakura was the ancient capital of Japan and now a major day trip spot both for Japanese and foreign tourists. Start your tour in Tokyo so you do not need to worried about transportation from/to Tokyo! Take the JR train forabout 1. 5 hrs and Eno-den, the local lovely train in Kamakura. The Great Buddha is the second largest Buddha in Japan and surprisingly it is located in open air! Hase temple is famous for flowers especially hydrangea so you can enjoy various flowers in season. There are also many interesting Budda, Kannon, and gods of wealth so you can make a wish to be rich! For lunch, you can eat typical local foods there. Kamakura is famous for seafood but if you do not like it, other food can be arranged based on your request. Then visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and enjoy shopping at Komachi street. If you would like to stay longer for shopping after the tour, you can. If you would like to visit other places like Hokokuji temple with its bamboo forest or Enoshima island, plans can be changed.

Includes

  • Guiding fee
  • Transportation fee for guests
  • Entrance fee for guests (and a guide only when needed)
  • Lunch for guests and a guide

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Participants

Date

Pickup & drop-off

Drop-off point
日本、東京都新宿区

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • During this tour you will need to walk and take public transportation. Most stations have few elevators or escalators so please let you tour guide know if you prefer these to stairs
  • Taking travel insurance is highly recommended before you visit Japan. Your guide is not responsible for any illnesses, injuries, thefts, losses, or any resulting damages incurred by the guests while using the services
  • If the tour starts later due to the actions of the participants, the tour will still end at the planned time
  • Children under 5 years old are free of charge
  • Please note, during the busy season (March - May, September - November), availability of guides in French, Spanish, German etc may be limited
  • It is recommended that you to book a guide once you know your travel schedule. The earlier, the better

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.3/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Kris – United StatesOctober 15, 2024  – Verified booking
Ena was an excellent guide who spoke very good English. After meeting us at the hotel and expertly navigating us around, she gave us detailed history as we visited the Great Buddha, Hase Temple, and the Bamboo Forest. We would never have learned so much without Ena’s historical knowledge! We finished our tour by shopping for gifts to take home and Ena pointed out items of significance to the Kamakura area. She really made our tour worthwhile! Thanks, Ena! 🤗
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Noah – United StatesJune 23, 2024  – Verified booking
Amazing - we highly recommend! Wonderful guide and great itinerary.
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Maria – United StatesJune 15, 2023  – Verified booking
Our tour guide Shizuko was excellent and extremely attentive and knowledgeable. This was our best tour Tokyo highly recommend her.
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Product ID: 72722

Activity provider:Field Trip Plus by Pastel Co., Ltd.

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