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Kamakura Half Day Walking Tour with Kotokuin Great Buddha
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$228.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Set between the mountains and the sea, Kamakura is a city shaped by centuries of spiritual devotion and military power. Once a stronghold of the samurai and a center of religious life, this coastal gem remains one of Japan’s most beloved destinations full of temples, culture, and peaceful nature.
From towering Buddha statues to sacred shrines, quiet beaches, and streets filled with local life, Kamakura invites you to explore its deeply rooted traditions.
・Visit ancient temples surrounded by nature and participate in traditional Japanese customs
・Marvel at the Great Buddha and other iconic religious statues that have stood the test of time
・Walk along Kamakura’s seaside the closest beach escape from the city and a favorite among locals
From towering Buddha statues to sacred shrines, quiet beaches, and streets filled with local life, Kamakura invites you to explore its deeply rooted traditions.
・Visit ancient temples surrounded by nature and participate in traditional Japanese customs
・Marvel at the Great Buddha and other iconic religious statues that have stood the test of time
・Walk along Kamakura’s seaside the closest beach escape from the city and a favorite among locals
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Kamakura Half Day Walking Tour with Kotokuin Great Buddha
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Landing and facility fees
- Professional guide
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee)
- Public transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting point
Your guide will waiting for you at the west exit of Kita-Kamakura station.
Return details
The tour end at Hase station. Usually, the guide accompanies by Kamakura station.
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Jochiji TempleA quiet and serene Zen temple surrounded by forest, the Jochiji temple was built in 1281 by Hojo Tokoyori, a leader of the Kamakura Shogunate, in order to honour his son who had died young. It is nice to stroll through the grounds of this temple, enjoying the lush flowerbeds and bamboo groves. Remember to rub the belly of the statue of Hotei, as this is said to bring you good fortune.
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Kamakura Hiking TrailsEnjoy the beautiful nature around the pass.
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Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku ShrineNext you will walk along the Daibutsu Hiking Course through the mountains until you reach a mysterious hole in the hillside, framed by a torii gate. Go through that hole and you'll find the Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine. Built in 1185, the shrine strongly emits the scent of incense and is filled with a rare blend of both Shinto and Buddhist monuments. Explore until you find a small cave with a natural spring bubbling inside. Here, people wash their money in the spring's water as it is said that money washed in spring will double in the summer.
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Sasuke Inari ShrineAccording to legend, the first Shogun of Kamakura Minamoto Yoritomo was visited in his dream by a white fox (known as Inari) who advised him how to win a battle against his enemies. Emerging from the battle victorious, Minamoto built the Sasuke Inari Shrine in gratitude. Set in the mountains surrounded by dense green forest, there you can find a tunnel comprised of over 100 red torii gates, just like Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto. The shrine also contains hundreds of mini white inari foxes and the site of an ancient "hidden village".
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Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)The great Kamakura Buddha stands at 13.35m tall and weights about 121 tonnes. The construction of the bronze statue of Buddha as it appears today dates from 1252. It is one of the biggest Buddha statues in Japan and is definitely worth seeing. You can even enter inside the great statue.
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Hasedera TempleHasedera Temple is located about halfway up Mount Kamakura. The temple, therefore, has excellent views south over the ocean and the picturesque Yuigahama Beach. During June and July you can see the grounds full of blooming hydrangeas. Hasedera is home to a 9.18m tall Kannon statue with 11 heads - one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan. There is also a small but spooky and atmospheric cave to explore in the gardens.
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Yuigahama BeachThe beach faces south so you are always going to see the sun over the ocean from this point. Relax and chill here and catch the lovely views! During summer there is an open air market called the Umi-no-ie which is good to check out.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Kamakura Half Day Walking Tour with Kotokuin Great Buddha
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$228.96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!