Kamakura Tour

On this tour to Kamakura, we'll explore this city that was the political centre of medieval Japan. We'll tour its temples, take a rickshaw ride and even rent a kimono!

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet in the Suica Penguin Square and board a train to Kamakura. Get ready to discover the charms of this city!

The first stop will be at the Buddhist temple of Hase-Dera. We'll make a short stop to admire the exterior of this shrine, famous for its more than 50,000 small sculptures. Enjoy the calm atmosphere while strolling through its caves, Buddhist halls, and panoramic terrace which offers a spectacular view of the bay.

Next, we'll visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the second-largest Buddha sculpture in Japan, measuring over 42 ft (13 metres) and weighing 93 tons.

Afterwards, we'll proceed to the Tsurugaoka Hachiman temple-g?, the most important Shinto sanctuary in Kamakura. We'll allow 40 minutes to explore the exterior of this 11th-century building and stroll through its gardens full of cherry trees.

Finally, after 5 hours of exploring, we'll bid you farewell back at the meeting point. You can either return with your free train ticket to Tokyo or continue to enjoy the town at your leisure.

Options

If you want to enhance your tour to Kamakura, you can choose between different options when booking:

Tour + Rickshaw Ride

After the guided tour of Kamakura, you'll enjoy a rickshaw ride, a popular means of transport in Asian culture.

Tour + Kimono Rental

If you've always dreamed of wearing the Japanese national costume, this is your moment! After the guided tour, you can choose your favourite model of kimono and stroll around Kamakura.