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Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha 20% OFF

Location Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$73.82
$92.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha offers a unique blend of cultural insights and historical exploration. This 5-hour journey through Kamakura features stunning shrines, temples, and the iconic Great Buddha.

  • 🏯 Begin with a peaceful walk through Kamakura, visiting the famous Sasuke Inari Shrine adorned with numerous torii gates and fox statues.
  • 📚 Gain cultural insights from a local guide about the significance of foxes in Shinto beliefs and proper shrine etiquette.
  • 🕉️ Visit the unique Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine, where you’ll learn about the tradition of washing money for good fortune.
  • 🌳 Enjoy a 30–40 minute forest hike through varied terrain, leading to the historic Great Buddha of Kamakura, a monument over 800 years old.
  • 🍜 Savor delicious local specialties such as udon and vegetable curry at a temple-run restaurant, included in your experience.
  • 🌅 Explore Hasedera Temple, one of Kamakura's oldest temples, known for its breathtaking coastal views and serene atmosphere.
  • ⚔️ Learn about the history of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, established in the 11th century as a guardian deity for the Minamoto clan.
  • 🥢 Sample various Japanese snacks and street foods on the vibrant Komachi shopping street, ideal for food lovers and shoppers alike.
  • 🚍 Transportation fee of 440 yen is included, ensuring a hassle-free experience as you navigate between sites.
  • 📸 Capture unforgettable moments with photos taken throughout the tour, all guided by a Certified MagicalTrip guide.

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Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

  • Food samplings on Komachi street
  • Photos
  • A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Temple Lunch (Vegetarian, vegan menu is available.)
  • Entrance fee of the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
  • Transportation fee (440 yen)
  • Additional foods (Available for purchase)

Meeting point
In front of the Clock Tower located in JR Kamakura Station West Exit Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
Return details
In front of the Clock Tower located in JR Kamakura Station West Exit Your guide will be holding an orange sign saying "Magical Trip"

  • Start Kamakura Walking Tour (pass by)
  • Sasuke Inari Shrine
    Enjoy walking around Kamakura's laid back local areas and beautiful nature
  • Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine
    Venture through Kamakura's historical shrines and temples
  • Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
    Meet the Great Buddha of Kamakura. A must-see on your sightseeing tour of Kamakura is the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple. It has been enshrined on the grounds of Kamakura for over 750 years, and is the only national treasure in Kamakura designated as a Buddhist statue
  • Hasedera Temple
    Check out Hasedera Temple, with it's beautiful scenic views of the coastline and hidden little cave. It is said to have been founded in 736 during the Nara period, and it is one of Kamakura's oldest temples, having been designated as a temple for imperial prayers during the reign of Emperor Shomu. The main object of worship is a statue of the eleven-faced Kannon. It is called “Kamakura's Western Pure Land of Sukhavati”, where flowers never cease to bloom throughout the four seasons, and the colors of the flowers and trees soothe the hearts of visitors.
  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
    Learn Japanese culture and history Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also called Kamakura Hachimangu. It was founded in the latter half of the 11th century as the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan. Since then, it has become the guardian deity of the Kamakura samurai. Today, among the Hachimangu shrines throughout Japan, it is well known in the Kanto region as the shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate.
  • Kamakura Komachidori
    Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street From the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, this street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, eating and drinking, from traditional souvenir shops to fashion goods and restaurants.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear suitable hiking clothes and shoes because the hiking trail is slippery on some parts
  • Routes are subject to change if hiking trails are unusable due to weather conditions
  • In case of rain, we use train to see the Great Buddha statue instead of using hiking trail
  • Please bring water and towel because it's around 5 km walking & hiking tour (Hiking trail is about 2.5km)
  • Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available but limited.
  • Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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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    Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha 20% OFF

    Location Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
    $73.82
    $92.28
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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