What You Will Do
Kamakura is a seaside Japanese city just south of Tokyo. The political center of medieval Japan, modern-day. Kamakura is a prominent resort town with dozens of Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines. Most recognizable landmark is the Kotoku-in Temple’s Great Buddha, a roughly 13m-high bronze statue still standing after a 15th-century tsunami.
Yokohama city contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. Also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower.
Tour duration is approx 10 hours including commuting time. A group of more than 5 people can be facilitated at an additional cost.
- Bilingual Chauffeur
- See all top sights in one day
- Provide assistance to take your photos if needed
- Hassle-free tour
- Get local tips and insights
- Make the most of limited time with convenient pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
30 minutes
Kōtoku-in is a Buddhist temple of the Jōdo-shū sect, in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. Its mountain name is Taiizan, and its common temple name is Shōjōsen-ji.
2
Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
1 hour
Hōkoku-ji is an old temple in the Kenchō-ji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism located in Kamakura, Japan. Famous for its bamboo garden, it is also known as "Bamboo Temple". A statue of Gautama Buddha, called Shaka Nyorai in Japanese, in a sacred hall is the temple's principal image.
3
Hase-dera Temple
45 minutes
Hase-dera, commonly called the Hase-kannon is one of the Buddhist temples in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, famous for housing a massive wooden statue of Kannon. The temple originally belonged to the Tendai sect of Buddhism, but eventually became an independent temple of the Jōdo-shū.
4
Kamakura Komachidori
1 hour 30 minutes
Busy pedestrian walkway lined with apparel, gift & souvenir stores, plus eateries & sweet shops.
5
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
1 hour
The shrine is a cultural center of the city of Kamakura and serves as the venue of many of its most important festivals with two museums. Two beautiful ponds represent the Taira and Minamoto clans.
6
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)
30 minutes
Fugenzan Meigetsu-in is a Rinzai Zen temple of the Kenchō-ji school in Kita-Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan. Famous for its hydrangeas, it's also known as The Temple of Hydrangeas. The main object of worship is goddess Shō Kannon.
7
Enoshima Island
30 minutes
Enoshima's “Sea Candle” lighthouse is a prominent sybol of the Shonan area. Its observation platform offers a magnificent 360-degree view, boasting sights such as Mount Fuji, Tokyo Tower, the Boso Peninsula, Izu Oshima, and more. An elevator takes you to the observation deck from the first floor.
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