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Kamakura & Enoshima: It's Shownan Time!
This tour takes you to Kamakura, the first Samurai capital, and Enoshima, which is a sandbar island on Japanese Long Beach called Shownan. You visit Hachimangu Shrine and Great Buddha to learn about the history and culture of Kamakura Shogunate (Samurai Government). On the latter half of the tour, you enjoy exploring the picturesque and religious island, Enoshima, which is now a popular, and attractive tour site. After you leave Japan, you will never forget this wonderful moment.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
Meeting
Hotel pick up
Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Visit Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, where Emperor Ojin, God of Archery and War, is enshrined. Learn about the religion and history of Kamakura Shogunate (the first samurai government).
Komatchdori Street
Stroll the traditional and fashionable shopping mall, enjoying foods and drinks as well as shopping.
Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple
See the impressive and handsome image of Buddha sitting in the open air and learn about Buddhism in Kamakura Era.
Enoshima Island
Visit Enoshima, which literally means the picturesque island, to enjoy the ocean view from the observatory on the top of the island.
New Enoshima Aquarium
Visit one of the most popular and brand-new aquariums in Japan to see the dolphin show, fishes native to off the coast of Kamakura, various jellyfish and so one.
End of the tour
Hotel drop off
Ending Point
At your hotel
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
guide transportation fee
guide admission fee
your transportation fee
lunch
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Tour Important Information
*Please wear comfortable shoes, because you need to walk a little bit long around Kamakura. It's possible you take a taxi if necessary.
*You need admission fee for Great Buddha (300 yen), Enoshima Aquarium (2,500 yen) and so on.
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Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Kamakura Tour Reviews
Travis V.
Kamakura & Yokosuka: History of War and Peace Tour
“Great locations, great guide”
We really enjoyed traveling to Kamakura and Yokosuka with Horuo. It was generally overcast (with a bit of rain) so we were often alone at some of the most popular tourist destinations in the area, and we were able to generally avoid the crowds with Haruo. Travel was very easy for us, and we learned a lot about Japan's history while on our adventures with him. Haruo is very knowledgeable about about the locations he took us to, and was able to bring each bridge and path to life with background we would have otherwise been oblivious to - stories of royalty, faith, assassination plot, wars, peace, and daily life for residents throughout history. There is so much we would have otherwise missed without Haruo, and we are deeply appreciative that we were able to share our travels with him.
Haruo T.
(10 reviews)Dear Trevis Thank you very much for your heartwarming review. This encourages me to improve my guiding. I was also very happy to have a tour with you. Please take care of yourselves. Best Regards Haruo
“An amazing start to adventure!”
Haruo is a fantastic guide and educator who helped us get our bearings on our first day in Tokyo. While on an amazing tour of the imperial gardens (and an indoor 'open air' style Edo museum) we learned about the history of Tokyo and its people, we learned about basic etiquette (tipping, bowing, etc), and how to find what we would need during our 2 week stay. We learned the basics about Shintoism, a few important phrases, we got to try some really unique (and tasty) food, and he took some really great photos of us!
Haruo T.
(10 reviews)I'm sure you had spent a great time in your whole tour in Japan. Please take care of yourselves. Thank you again. Haruo
“Fantastic tour guide!”
Haruo was a great choice for our first day in Tokyo. We knew we'd be wiped from the prior day of flying mentally, so setting up a tour with Haruo explaining all the ins and outs of shrines and how to use the subway was so helpful to get us started, plus we hit up a bunch of the big sites. Lots of history and info, more than happy to be flexible for the sights we wanted to see vs what we were not as interested in. Great guy, great tour, highly recommend!
Haruo T.
(10 reviews)Dear Elisa and Charles Thank you so much for your kind review. That encourages me to improve my tour from now on. It is not you but me that learned a lot about the culture of your country. Especially, talking about your hometown Seatle made me remember sweet memories of my trip and want to come back there. I believe you had a great time after our tour. Thank you again and take care of yourselves. Best Regards, Haruo
