Kamakura Great Buddha & Old Samurai Town 1-Day Private Tour


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Overview

TOUR FARE:TAX INCLUDED

CHILD FARE: Children (6-11 years old): 12,000 JPY / PAX   The price includes tax, admission, transportation (JR Train Green Car / Local Train and Bus), English-speaking guide, pick-up and drop-off service. Lunch is not included. Infant (0-5 years old) is free.

Tiered Pricing

1 person ¥74,000 per/person ¥74,000 total
2 persons ¥45,000 per/person ¥90,000 total
3 persons ¥36,000 per/person ¥108,000 total
4 persons ¥32,000 per/person ¥128,000 total
5 persons ¥29,000 per/person ¥145,000 total
  • TOKYO
  • 9 HOURS (8:30 am to 5:30 pm)
  • AVAILABLE MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI (NOT AVAILABLE ON NATIONAL HOLIDAYS)
  • ENGLISH
  • PICK-UP FROM MOST HOTELS IN CENTRAL TOKYO
  • GREEN CAR CLASS JR TRAIN RIDE (TOKYO-KAMAKURA) / KOTOKU-IN TEMPLE (GREAT BUDDHA) / HASE TEMPLE/ TSURUGAOKA HACHIMAN SHRINE / HOKOKUJI TEMPLE
  • MIN: 1 guest MAX: 5 guests

Description

Kamakura is a small historic town that became the first samurai government center in the late 12th century. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the ocean, its natural geography made it easy to defend against invasions. Kamakura is also famous for its many Zen Buddhist temples and for housing one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues at Kotokuin Temple. Our experienced, licensed English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout this charming town, sharing stories of how the samurai rose to power after the emperor’s reign and how Zen Buddhism spread during that era. It’s the perfect one-day trip when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and enjoy a peaceful, serene atmosphere.

Itinerary

  • 1

    Tour starts at 8:30 am from your Hotel.

  • 2

    Tokyo Station (or major JR station in Tokyo) / JR Train Ride (Green Car)

    Once you’ve been picked up, we’ll take a subway or local train to a major hub such as Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, or Shinagawa. From there, we’ll board the JR Yokosuka Line (or the Shonan-Shinjuku Line) to Kamakura Station, which takes approximately one hour. We’ll travel in the luxurious Green Car for both the outbound and return journeys. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a comfortable and scenic ride to Kamakura!

    Approx. 60-minute train ride

  • 3

    Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha)

    Along with the one in Nara, the bronze statue of the Great Buddha in Kamakura is one of the most famous Buddhist statues in Japan. Since the wooden hall that once housed it was destroyed long ago, the statue now sits outdoors, beautifully framed by greenery and sky. It has been designated as a National Treasure.

    Approx. 30-minute

  • 4

    Hase Buddhist Temple

    This renowned local temple is located on a hillside overlooking a stunning ocean view. It has a long history, and its principal image is a tall statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, carved from a single solid tree. During the rainy season, the temple attracts many visitors who come to see the countless hydrangea flowers in full bloom across the temple grounds.

    Approx. 40-minute

  • 6

    Lunch in Downtown of Kamakura (OPTIONAL)

    We’ll take a local train (Enoden) to Kamakura Station, then stroll through the famous Komachi Street, a lively shopping lane lined with souvenir shops, street food stands, and restaurants. For lunch, you can choose between an authentic Japanese-style meal or a unique Western-style dish with Japanese influences.

    Approx. 40-minute

  • 7

    TSURUGAOKA HACHIMANGU SHRINE

    This is one of the most renowned Shinto shrines in Japan, located on the former site of the first samurai government. Here, you’ll learn how the samurai rose to power and ruled the nation for centuries. The shrine is also home to many unique examples of Shinto architecture that are well worth seeing.

    Approx. 30-minute

  • 8

    HOKOKUJI ZEN TEMPLE

    From the shrine, we’ll take a bus to Hokokuji Temple, a renowned Zen Buddhist temple known for its stunning bamboo grove and beautiful dry landscape garden of sand and rocks. In this peaceful setting, you can enjoy a cup of matcha tea at a serene teahouse nestled within the bamboo forest.

    Approx. 40-minute

  • 8

    Return to Tokyo

    We’ll take the JR Yokosuka Line back to Tokyo on the comfortable Green Car, arriving at a major station such as Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, or Ikebukuro in about one hour. From there, your guide will escort you back to your hotel using the subway.

    Approx. 60-minute

Remarks

1 The tour operates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, with no service on National holidays, during New Year’s holidays or peak tourist seasons.
2 Subway, specifically Tokyo Metro and Toei Subway, along with the possibility of JR trains, serves as the primary mode of transportation for providing pick-up and drop-off services.
3 Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.
4 If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide’s transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.
5 This tour involves a fair amount of walking outdoors and includes many staircases at each destination. Please note that the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. We do not recommend this tour for guests with mobility difficulties. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear, such as an umbrella or raincoat, in case of bad weather.
6 The price includes tax, admission fees, round-trip JR Yokosuka Line tickets (Green class), an English-speaking guide, and pick-up and drop-off services. Please note that lunch and drinks are not included.