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Meet your guide at Shinjuku Station for train ride toward the coast. There, you’ll transfer to the historic Enoden train line. This charming vintage train clatters along the Pacific coast, offering stunning ocean views and glances of surfing villages (and Mount Fuji on clear days!). Your tour includes an Enoden day pass to reuse freely after the tour!
First stop: Hase-dera, the "Temple of Flowers." Explore its gorgeous gardens, hidden candle-lit caves, and a panoramic terrace overlooking Sagami Bay.
Next, visit the city's icon: the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in. Stand in awe before this majestic 11-meter bronze statue, which has stood in the open air since the 13th century.
Finally, ride the Enoden to Kamakura Station. Walk through lively Komachi Street, famous for street food and handicrafts, up to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. Here, your guide will reveal how the samurai government shaped Kamakura's history.
The tour ends at the shrine, and you can return to Tokyo at your own pace!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet the guide in front of the JR Suica Penguin statue near JR Shinjuku Station NEW South Exit. Please note that the NEW South Exit is different than the South Exit.
The tour will end at the last visit spot, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you will be free to explore Kamakura in the afternoon at your own pace or with one of the options!
Itinerary
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1Hasedera Temple
This Buddhist temple lies on a hill watching over the city on the ocean. It is famous for its flowers and for the little Jizo statues, that dwell the temple area in large numbers. Don't miss the golden Bodhisattva statues in the main hall! Read more about Private: Essence of Kamakura: 1 day *H.I.S. Quality Tour* 2021 - Tokyo -
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
This temple hosts the second largest Buddha statue of Japan, which survived storms and tidal waves during its history. The statue is the true symbol of Kamakura city and a must see spot during your time in Japan. Read more about Private: Essence of Kamakura: 1 day *H.I.S. Quality Tour* 2021 - Tokyo -
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Komachi Street
The street connecting Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, characterized by the presence of many shops and restaurants with a vibrant atmosphere.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
The most important shrine of Kamakura, where the Shinto deity of war is worshiped: a site that witnesses the glorious past of Kamakura as a city ruled by the samurai class. Enjoy the great architecture, its ponds and the view from the main hall. Read more about Private: Essence of Kamakura: 1 day *H.I.S. Quality Tour* 2021 - Tokyo -
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
5VASARA Kimono Rental Kamakura Store
If you choose an option including the rental of Kimono, you will be introdiced to Vasara, the best Kimono rental shop in the area. Rent a real kimono and explore Kamakura freely at the end of the tour while wearing traditional clothing. Dressing takes 30 minutes. Please return the Kimono within 17:30. The guide will leave upon your checking-in at the Kimono Shop (staff speak basic English)
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Ebisuya
If you choose one of the options including a rickshaw ride, you will be introduced to Ebisuya, a rickshaw garage in Kamakura! You will experience a 30 minutes ride on a real rickshaw along the streets of Kamakura. You will be able to select where to be dropped off at the end of the ride. Note that the guide will leave as you check in at the Rickshaw venue.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people
- Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
- Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
- We are not responsible for external causes that might affect the tour, such as bad weather or late arrival of customers at the meeting place.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people
- Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
- Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
- We are not responsible for external causes that might affect the tour, such as bad weather or late arrival of customers at the meeting place.
- Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
- We will walk for 4.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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