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Tour in Kamakura Great Buddha Shogun Shrine with Photographer

By Photo Star
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$564 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

We will begin our adventure at the majestic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, a Shinto shrine that mesmerises with its traditional architecture and serene gardens. We will explore every corner of the shrine, capturing photographic portraits in its most iconic and picturesque spots.

We will continue our journey to the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an imposing bronze statue that dominates the landscape with its grandeur. Here, we will also immortalise travellers in photographs that capture the essence of this unique place. After marvelling at the magnificence of the Great Buddha, we will head to the nearby Hase Temple to explore its exquisite gardens and enjoy its impressive views of the sea and Kamakura. It will be another perfect setting to capture memories in the form of beautiful photographs.

Finally, we will conclude our tour with a warm farewell, leaving our travellers with unforgettable memories and beautiful images that encapsulate this fascinating adventure in Kamakura.

Activity location

  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    • 2-1-31 Yukinoshita,
    • 248-0005, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kamakura Station
    • 15 1
    • 248-0012, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English
Price details
NZ$563.98 x 1 AdultNZ$563.98
Total
Price is NZ$563.98
Until Wed, 3 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included30+ professionally edited photos delivered digitally within 72 hours
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide and professionall photographer
  • What's includedWhat's includedA professional local photographer will take your photos during the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided tour of the Great Buddha, Hase temple and Hachimangu shrine
  • What's includedWhat's includedFun stories and historical insights told by the photographer-guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to Kamakura station.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets to enter Kotoku-in temple (300 yen) and Hase temple (400 yen)

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
  • 1h 30m
Meet your guide at Kamakura Station, East Exit, to begin your journey. You'll stroll along a picturesque avenue lined with cherry trees, taking a 15-minute walk to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. As you wander through the shrine's tranquil gardens, past serene ponds, and amid striking architecture, your personal photographer will lead you to the most photogenic spots. From the vibrant azalea bushes to the majestic Great Torii gate, your photographer-guide will capture your portraits, transforming your visit into a fun portrait session that ensures each photo captures the splendour of your surroundings. Your photographer-guide will share captivating local stories of the shrine, including its ties to samurai and the first shogun, revealing the shrine's significance in shaping Japan's history.
Kamakura Komachidori
  • 15m
A lively street where you can indulge in delicious treats and find unique souvenirs.
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will continue our journey to the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an imposing bronze statue that dominates the landscape with its grandeur. Here, we will also immortalise travellers in photographs that capture the essence of this unique place.
Hase-dera Temple
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
After marvelling at the magnificence of the Great Buddha, we will head to the nearby Hase Temple to explore its exquisite gardens and enjoy its impressive views of the sea and Kamakura. It will be another perfect setting to capture memories in the form of beautiful photographs.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    • 2-1-31 Yukinoshita,
    • 248-0005, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEKamakura Station
    • 15 1
    • 248-0012, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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