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Walking Tour in Kamakura with Great Buddha Ancient Shrines

By JAPAN BEST TRIP
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$203 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover Kamakura's rich Samurai heritage on this engaging 5-hour guided walking tour. Start your adventure at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, where you'll explore Japan's most significant Shinto shrine. Stroll down Komachi Street, lined with local crafts and tasty street food. Then, hop aboard the nostalgic Enoden train to Hase-dera Temple, home to an impressive Kannon statue and breathtaking coastal views. Finally, marvel at the Great Buddha, a monumental symbol of Japan's history, as your guide shares its spiritual significance. Enjoy a stress-free journey from Tokyo with an expert guide, and choose to continue your exploration of Kamakura after the tour.

  • 5-hour guided walking tour of Kamakura's historical sites
  • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Street
  • Ride the Enoden train to Hase-dera Temple with stunning views
  • See the Great Buddha and learn about its cultural importance

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Shinagawa Station
    • 27 26
    • 108-0074, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

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Walking Tour in Kamakura with Great Buddha Ancient Shrines
  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
NZ$202.70 x 1 AdultNZ$202.70
Total
Price is NZ$202.70
Until Wed, 29 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Local Tour Guide

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

  • 1h
First, we head to Kamakura's most important Shinto shrine. As we explore the expansive grounds, your guide will share fascinating stories about the first Shogun and the birth of Samurai culture.

Hase-dera Temple

  • 1h
Next, we hop on the beloved "Enoden" retro train to Hase Station. We visit Hase Temple, famous for its magnificent 11-headed wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The temple's hilltop terrace offers a stunning panoramic view of Kamakura's coastline and the Pacific Ocean.

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

  • 1h
Finally, we walk to the day's main highlight: the Great Buddha (Daibutsu). Marvel at the 13.35-meter (43.8 ft) bronze statue that has watched over the city for centuries. Your guide will explain the spiritual significance and architectural resilience of this iconic Japanese symbol. The tour concludes here, and your guide will provide clear instructions on how to return to Tokyo.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Shinagawa Station
    • 27 26
    • 108-0074, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

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