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Kamakura Great Buddha, Temple, Shrine Private Day Tour from Tokyo

By Japan Gray LineProduct code 319176P19

Kotoku-in Temple & Great Buddha / Photo Courtesy of PIXTA

JR-Train Green Car / Photo Courtesy of PIXTA

Hokokuji Temple / Photo Courtesy of PIXTA

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine / Photo Courtesy of PIXTA

Hase Buddhist Temple / Photo Courtesy of PIXTA

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Duration

9 hours

Ticket type

Mobile Only

Languages

English

Confirmation

Instant

Pickup

Pickup details available

Time zone

Asia/Tokyo

Why Travelers Love This

9 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

Overview

Tiered Pricing 29,000 JPY per person — Group of 5 32,000 JPY per person — Group of 4 36,000 JPY per person — Group of 3 45,000 JPY per person — Group of 2 74,000 JPY per person — Solo traveler (1 person) 12,000 JPY per child (ages 6–11) Kamakura is a small historic town that became the first samurai government center in the late 12th century. Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the ocean, its natural geography made it easy to defend against invasions. Kamakura is also famous for its many Zen Buddhist temples and for housing one of Japan’s largest bronze Buddha statues at Kotokuin Temple. Our experienced, licensed English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout this charming town, sharing stories of how the samurai rose to power after the emperor’s reign and how Zen Buddhism spread during that era. It’s the perfect one-day trip when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and enjoy a peaceful, serene atmosphere.

What's Included

Included

Other

Round trip tickets from and to your hotel to Tokyo Station

Other

Private car in Kamakura

Other

Licensed English-speaking guide

Other

Round trip Green Car tickets from Tokyo Station to Kamakura Station

Not included

Other

Gratuity

Food and drink

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup details

Pickup available

Itinerary

Standard9 hours

Stop 1

1 hourAdmission included

Once you’ve been picked up, we’ll take a subway or local train to a major hub such as Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro, or Shinagawa. From there, we’ll board the JR Yokosuka Line (or the Shonan-Shinjuku Line) to Kamakura Station, which takes approximately one hour. We’ll travel in the luxurious Green Car for both the outbound and return journeys. Sit back, relax, and enjoy a comfortable and scenic ride to Kamakura!

Stop 2

30 minutesAdmission included

After arriving at Kamakura Station, the guide arrange a private car for you. Our first destination is Kotokuin Temple, where the Great Buddha is located. The statue of the Great Buddha in Kamakura is one of the most famous Buddhist statues in Japan. Since the wooden hall that once housed it was destroyed long ago, the statue now sits outdoors, beautifully framed by greenery and sky. It has been designated as a National Treasure.

Stop 3

40 minutesAdmission included

This renowned local temple is located on a hillside overlooking a stunning ocean view. It has a long history, and its principal image is a tall statue of Kannon Bodhisattva, carved from a single solid tree. During the rainy season, the temple attracts many visitors who come to see the countless hydrangea flowers in full bloom across the temple grounds.

Stop 4

40 minutes

We will stroll through the famous Komachi Street, a lively shopping lane lined with souvenir shops, street food stands, and restaurants. For lunch, you can choose between an authentic Japanese-style meal or a unique Western-style dish with Japanese influences.

Stop 5

40 minutes

This is one of the most renowned Shinto shrines in Japan, located on the former site of the first samurai government. Here, you’ll learn how the samurai rose to power and ruled the nation for centuries. The shrine is also home to many unique examples of Shinto architecture that are well worth seeing.

Stop 6

40 minutesAdmission included

From the shrine, we’ll take a bus to Hokokuji Temple, a renowned Zen Buddhist temple known for its stunning bamboo grove and beautiful dry landscape garden of sand and rocks. In this peaceful setting, you can enjoy a cup of matcha tea at a serene teahouse nestled within the bamboo forest.

Stop 7

1 hour

We’ll take the JR Yokosuka Line back to Tokyo on the comfortable Green Car, arriving at a major station such as Tokyo, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Shinagawa, or Ikebukuro in about one hour. From there, your guide will escort you back to your hotel using the subway.

Additional Info

Infants Must Sit On Laps

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

No Back Problems

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

No Heart Problems

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

No Pregnant

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Public Transportation Nearby

Public transportation options are available nearby

Physical Medium

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Other

A subway or local JR train will be used after picking you up at your hotel, and the same applies for the drop-off service.

Other

If your hotel is situated outside our designated pick-up range and alternative transportation, such as a subway, is not feasible, guests are responsible for covering the fare. This includes the cost for both the guide's transportation to the first destination and from the last destination back to your hotel.

Other

Due to weather condition or other operational reasons, the itinerary may be subject to change or certain visits may be omitted or substituted. Even in such circumstances, the tour may not be canceled, and the tour fare will not be refunded.

Other

The tour involves a good amount of walking including many staircases outdoors. We suggest wearing sneakers or comfortable shoes.

Other

Please prepare rain gear, such as umbrella or a raincoat, in case of bad weather.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Policy type

Standard

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.

Refund eligibility

100% refundable 1+ days before

Refund eligibility

0% refundable 0-1 days before

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