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Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$224.76
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Overview
Kamakura, a coastal gem shaped by centuries of spiritual devotion and military power, offers a unique blend of temples, culture, and nature. Visitors can immerse themselves in its rich traditions and local life.
- 🏯 Visit ancient temples like Jochiji Temple, a serene Zen temple built in 1281, surrounded by lush flowerbeds and bamboo groves. Don't forget to rub the belly of the statue of Hotei for good fortune!
- 🗿 Marvel at the Great Buddha of Kamakura, standing at an impressive 13.35m tall and weighing about 121 tonnes, dating back to 1252. You can even enter inside this colossal bronze statue.
- 🏖️ Stroll along Kamakura’s beautiful seaside, the closest beach escape from Tokyo, where you can relax and enjoy the stunning ocean views and local beach culture.
- ⛰️ Hike the Kamakura Hiking Trails and soak in the breathtaking natural scenery that surrounds the area, providing a perfect backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts.
- 🕊️ Discover the Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine, built in 1185, where you can wash your money in a natural spring, believed to double your wealth by summer.
- 🌳 Explore the Sasuke Inari Shrine, featuring over 100 red torii gates and a rich history linked to the first Shogun of Kamakura, Minamoto Yoritomo.
- 🌸 Visit Hasedera Temple, known for its stunning views of Yuigahama Beach and home to one of Japan's largest wooden Buddhist statues, the 9.18m tall Kannon.
- 🌊 Relax at Yuigahama Beach, ideal for sunbathing and enjoying the open-air summer market, Umi-no-ie, which features local vendors and fresh produce.
- 🚖 Hotel pickup and drop-off available for an extra fee, ensuring a smooth start and finish to your adventure.
- 📸 Photos of Tour Participants included, so you can capture the memories of your journey through Kamakura.
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Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours
- Photos of Tour Participants
- English Speaking Guide
- Jochiji Temple
- Hasedera Temple
- All fees and taxes
- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
- Taxi / Private Car or Bus
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee)
- 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 KamakuraThe 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 Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$224.76
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
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!