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Overview

Discover the spiritual and historical essence of Japan on a full-day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo. Visit the iconic Great Buddha (Daibutsu), explore the serene Hasedera Temple with its stunning coastal views, and meander through the tranquil bamboo forest at Hokokuji Temple. Experience the grandeur of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and indulge in local delicacies while strolling down Komachi Street, famous for its shopping and traditional snacks. Ideal for travelers looking for a cultural escape just outside the city. - Full-day tour from Tokyo to Kamakura (9-10 hours) - Visit landmark sites like the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple - Enjoy comfortable round-trip transport and an English-speaking guide - Explore local cuisine and shopping along Komachi Street

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Our rider will contact you before the pickup time and meet you in your hotel lobby.”

Language Offered

Hindi-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple and some recent creations. The statue was cast in 1252 and originally located inside a large temple hall. However, the temple buildings were destroyed multiple times by typhoons and a tsunami in the 14th and 15th centuries. So, since the late 15th century, the Buddha has been standing in the open air
Duration: 60 mins
2. Hasedera Temple
Hasedera (長谷寺) is a temple of the Jodo sect, famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The 9.18 meter tall, gilded wooden statue is regarded as one of the largest wooden sculptures in Japan and can be viewed in the temple's main building, the Kannon-do Hall. According to legend, it was carved from the same tree as the similarly tall Kannon statue worshiped at the Hasedera Temple in Nara Prefecture. Adjacent to the main hall is the Kannon Museum, a small museum that requires an additional entrance fee. It exhibits some more of the temple's treasures, including Buddhist statues, a temple bell and a picture scroll. Explanatory signs are in Japanese, and an English pamphlet with basic explanations is available. On the opposite side of the main hall stands the Amida-do Hall with an almost three meter tall, golden statue of Amida Buddha.
Duration: 60 mins
3. Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove
Originally founded during the early years of the Muromachi Period (1333-1573), Hokokuji was the family temple of the ruling Ashikaga Clan and was later also adopted as the family temple of the Uesugi Clan. The hall houses a statue of the historic Buddha (Shaka Nyorai), the temple's main object of worship. To the left of the main hall stands a unique looking bell tower with a simple, thatched straw roof, which was also a feature of the original main hall before it had burnt down. Hokokuji Temple, however, is best known for the beautiful, small bamboo grove found behind the temple's main hall, which lies thick with over 2000 dark green bamboo stalks. A few narrow pathways lead through the bamboo to a tea house where, for a small fee, you can sit and enjoy a cup of matcha tea while enjoying views into the bamboo grove. Also located behind the temple are a series of shallow caves carved into the hillsides, which are believed to hold the ashes of some of the later Ashikaga lords.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Shirahata Shrine, Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (鶴岡八幡宮, Tsurugaoka Hachimangū) is Kamakura's most important shrine. It was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, and enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. The deified spirits of the ancient Emperor Ojin who has been identified with Hachiman, Hime-gami and Empress Jingu are enshrined at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Kamakura Goro Kamakura Komachi Street Honten
A quiet oasis within easy reach of Tokyo’s busy streets, the city of Kamakura is perhaps best known for its many historic temples and shrines, set against a tranquil landscape of wooded hills. Spend just a little time here however, and you’ll soon find a great deal more to experience, from first rate cafes, bakeries and restaurants to a thriving creative scene.
Duration: 120 mins

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Cancellation Policy

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Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Tomotachi Tours

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