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Kamakura Historical and Cultural Day Trip with Local Cuisine
Tokyo, Japan
From 6 hours to 8 hours
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What You Will Do
Discover the former capital of Japan on a day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo. Learn about the city's history and culture, and enjoy the local cuisine.
Take a 60-minute car ride from Tokyo to Kamakura. Visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was founded in 1063.
Continue to the Kotokuin Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Admire the 13-meter-tall bronze statue, which dates back to 1252.
Stroll through the Komachi Street, a shopping street lined with local shops and restaurants. Enjoy a delicious lunch of locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood from the nearby sea.
After lunch, visit the Hasedera Temple, which is known for its beautiful gardens and the 9.18-meter-tall wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Finish your tour with a visit to the Hokoku-ji temple, which is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. Take in the views of the sea and the surrounding mountains before returning to Tokyo.
Take a 60-minute car ride from Tokyo to Kamakura. Visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was founded in 1063.
Continue to the Kotokuin Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Admire the 13-meter-tall bronze statue, which dates back to 1252.
Stroll through the Komachi Street, a shopping street lined with local shops and restaurants. Enjoy a delicious lunch of locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood from the nearby sea.
After lunch, visit the Hasedera Temple, which is known for its beautiful gardens and the 9.18-meter-tall wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
Finish your tour with a visit to the Hokoku-ji temple, which is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. Take in the views of the sea and the surrounding mountains before returning to Tokyo.
What's Included?
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
40 minutes
Visitors to Kamakura tend to overlook this lovely little Zen temple of the Rinzai sect that was built in 1334, but it's worth a look. This temple is also famous for the beautiful bamboos. About 2000 bamboos make the place a photographers paradise.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: アウテック.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - zh-TW
- Guide - Japanese
- Guide - English
- Guide - zh-CN
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