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Full Day Private Discovering Tour in Kamakura
Kamakura
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Experience our Full Day Private Discovering Tour in Kamakura!
Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Japan as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Kamakura.
We offer guided tour of the ancient city of Kamakura, which served as Japan's de facto capital from 1185-1333. Our tour covers the historical and cultural aspects of the Kamakura Period, including the emergence of the shogunate, the development of samurai culture, and the rise of Zen Buddhism. We will visit various temples and shrines while discussing Japanese life, both traditional and contemporary. Additionall...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 hour of free time for shopping and dining
Modern, air-conditioned private transportation
Professional local tour guide in Kamakura
Pick up and drop off at the Kamakura city center or hotels
Entrance fees (none will be required)
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Experience our Full Day Private Discovering Tour in Kamakura!
Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Japan as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Kamakura.
We offer guided tour of the ancient city of Kamakura, which served as Japan's de facto capital from 1185-1333. Our tour covers the historical and cultural aspects of the Kamakura Period, including the emergence of the shogunate, the development of samurai culture, and the rise of Zen Buddhism. We will visit various temples and shrines while discussing Japanese life, both traditional and contemporary. Additionall...
Highlights
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
6 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
1 hour of free time for shopping and dining
Modern, air-conditioned private transportation
Professional local tour guide in Kamakura
Pick up and drop off at the Kamakura city center or hotels
Entrance fees (none will be required)
Itinerary
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Kamakura
This captivating Kamakura excursion commences at the center of Kamakura city or hotels. Step into a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, embarking on a 30-minutes journey through the scenic beauty of Japan.
30 minutes
2
Wakamiya Main Street
Wakamiya Ōji is a 1.8 km street in Kamakura, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan, unusual because it is at the same time the city's main avenue and the approach of its largest Shinto shrine, Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gū. Over the centuries Wakamiya Ōji has gone thorough an extreme change. A heavily trafficked road today, it used to be, to the contrary, off limits to most people as a sacred space.
20 minutes
3
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the most important Shinto temple in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The temple is the geographical and cultural center of Kamakura City, which has grown largely around this temple and the street leading to it.
50 minutes
4
Kamakura Komachidori
Komachi-dori is a street that runs parallel to Wakamiya Oji from Kamakura Station East Exit to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. You can enjoy shopping and a meal. There is a variety of shops and restaurants from the traditional souvenir shop to modern clothing.
50 minutes
5
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo school in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The temple is known for its "Big Buddha", a monumental open bronze statue of Amitabha Buddha, which is one of Japan's most famous symbols.
40 minutes
6
Hase-dera Temple
Hase-dera, commonly called Hase-kannon, is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, known for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon. The temple originally belonged to the Tendai Buddhist sect, but eventually became an independent Jodo-shu temple.
1 hour and 20 minutes
7
Wakamiya Main Street
After the guided tour, relish in 1 hour of free time. Your guide will drop you off at a convenient location, allowing you to savor lunch and indulge in some retail therapy.
1 hour
8
Kamakura
After a day filled with delights, our comfortable private vehicle will whisk you back to your hotel or city center, brimming with cherished memories. Trust our decade-long expertise in organizing private tours and exploring the city view with utmost comfort and peace of mind.
