Day Trip Kamakura from Tokyo with National Licensed Guide
Kamakura is a historical city in the Kanagawa prefecture, which is known as "the Kyoto of Kanto region". It's a very popular tourist destination that attracts both locals and travellers due to presenting more than 100 temples and shrines. This tour will give you the opportunity to enjoy Japanese history and culture in Kamakura, visiting the historical place where the legendary Japanese Samurai emerged. Among the highlights to experience are a panoramic viewpoint in a mountain where a temple is located, where the ground has a large variety of blooming flowers. Another one will be seeing the bronze statue of a Buddha from the 12th century. As a Nationally Licensed Guide Interpreter, I will be able to tell you the story behind why it was constructed. I will be glad to see you and guide you in Kamakura city. Bare in mind the order of the stops listed below can be arranged at your preference.
Your experience
Stop 1
You will meet your guide at your hotel lobby or anywhere in Tokyo and take a train to go to Kamakura.
Stop 2
Hokokuji is a small temple of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism.
Stop 3
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha which is standed in Kotokuin Temple.The statue is 11.3 meters tall and weighs 121 tons. Kamakura Daibutsu is the only statue of Buddha in Kamakura that is designated as a national treasure.
Stop 4
Two sculptors carved two Kannon statues out of a sacred tree. One of them was enshrined at Hase tepmple. It is called “Eleven-headed Kannon” because it has eleven heads. With 9.18 meters hight, it is one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan You can also enjoy the view of Pacific ocean if the weather is good.
Stop 5
The tour will end at your hotel or another location in Tokyo.
What’s included
- Admisson fee
- National Licensed English Speaking GuidePlease let us know if you prefer any other languages.
- Public transportation ( trains and bus )
- Hotel pickup
Not included
- Lunch
- Personal Expenses
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
Cancellation policy
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