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One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)

Great Buddha

Houkokuji Temple : Bamboo Forest

Hokokuji Temple : Matcha Tea House

Houkokuji Temple : Matcha with Sweets

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Hasedera Temple

Hasedera Temple : Hydrangea

Hasedera Temple : View from the Lookout

Zeniarai-benzaiten Shrine

Zeniarai-benzaiten Shrine : People washing coins

Sugimoto-dera Temple : Moss-covered Stone Steps

One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)

Highlights

Joined 2018

Hiroshi S.

4.92 / 5

(53 reviews)

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Kamakura

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Hiroshi S.)

Up to 5 people

Enjoy the historical city Kamakura and feel the old Japanese atmosphere of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrine!

At Hokokuji Temple you can enjoy matcha tea while viewing a beautiful bamboo forest.

Then we will visit Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu Shrine which was a shrine for samurai warriors and enjoy shopping at Komachi-dori shopping street near this shrine.

After lunch we will visit Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple using Enoden local train.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your hotel

09:00 AM

Your Hotel

Pick up at your hotel. Go to Kamakura Station by train.

10:00 AM

Kamakura Station

Go to Hokokuji Temple by bus.

10:30 AM

Hokokuji Temple

Known as a bamboo temple, Hokokuji Temple was founded in 1334, and is a Zen temple which has beautiful and relaxing bamboo forest. Staying inside the bamboo forest you will make your heart very peaceful. You can also enjoy Japanese matcha tea while watching the bamboo forest.

Go to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine by bus.

11:30 AM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

This shrine was established in the 11th century as a shrine for samurai warriors and is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Japan. You can pick a written oracle "Omikuji" and beautiful good luck charm for your souvenir. At the beginning of January, it is very crowded with people for the first shrine visit of the New Year.

12:00 PM

Lunch and Shopping

Lunch at a restaurant near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and enjoy shopping at Komachi-dori Shopping Street.

Komachi-dori shopping street is located between Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Kamakura Station. Over 250 shops are located along Komachi-dori, and you can find some quaint shops and traditional treats.

01:30 PM

Kamakura Station

Go to Hase Station by Enoden local line.

02:00 PM

Great Buddha

Great Buddha is a national treasure and located in Kotokuin Temple. It is unknown when this temple was established, but it is said Great Buddha was made in the 13th century.

It sits in the open air. Its height is about 11meters and weight is about 121 tons. You can get into the body of Buddha if you like.

03:00 PM

Hasedera Temple

It is said that Hasedera Temple was established in 736. Its principal image of Buddha is Kannon Bodhisattva which has eleven faces. It is about 9 meters tall and one of the biggest wooden statues in Japan.

This temple is also known as “flower temple”. You can enjoy beautiful flower viewing in every season, and also beautiful ocean view from the lookout.

04:00 PM

Kamakura Station

Go back to your hotel by train.

05:00 PM

Your Hotel

End of the tour.

Ending Point

Kamakura Station or Your hotel

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

1. Guide fee

2. Hotel pick-up

* Hotel pick-up is included if your hotel is located near a station on JR Yamanote Line or inside the circle of JR Yamanote Line. If extra transportation fees are necessary for hotel pick-up, I will let you know.

What‘s not included

1. Transportation fee (you and your guide) : About 3,000 yen/adult

2. Admission fee (you and your guide) : About 2,000 yen/adult including matcha tasting

3. Lunch (you and your guide)

4. Beverages (beer, juice, etc.)

Tour Important Information

By JR Train, it takes about an hour from Tokyo to Kamakura.

*** FAQ ***

(Q) Can I add or delete the places to visit?

(A) Yes, you can add or delete the places to visit. Please let me know the places you want to visit. I will make a customized tour for you.

My recommendation is the following shrine and temple.

(1) Zeniarai-benzaiten Shrine (Coin Washing Shrine)

Zeniarai-banzaiten Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Kamakura. People visit this shrine to wash their money (zeniarai means "coin washing"). It is said that money washed in the shrine's spring doubles.

(2) Sugimoto-dera Temple

Sugimoto-dera Temple is the oldest temple in Kamakura. It was established in the 8th century, about 450 years before the Kamakura Shogunate was opened. The main hall has a thatched roof. The three main principal images of Buddha are all eleven-faced Kannon statues, and two of them are important national cultural properties. You are allowed to enter the main hall and can see them very close.

You can also see the beautiful moss-covered stone steps at the entrance of this temple.

Important message from the supplier

Nothing speceial.

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

Joined 2018

Hiroshi S.

4.92 / 5

(53 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Hiroshi S.

Hello, I'm Hiroshi.

I am a National Government Licensed Tour Guide Interpreter in English. I received a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S.

I have lived in a city of Fujisawa, which is a city next to Kamakura, for more than 20 years, and also used to live in Kamakura for more than 10 years. So far, I have visited almost all the temples and shrines in Kamakura. I am sure I can offer you a pleasant trip to the historical city!

In addition to Kamakura, I can also guide you around Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Nikko, etc. because I have visited many places in Kanto area. For example, in Tokyo I can show you around many sightseeing spots, such as Asakusa, Tsukiji, Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine, Tokyo Skytree, etc.

I like baseball and used to play baseball, but now enjoy watching professional baseball games. And I like watching Rakugo, Japanese traditional story-telling performance.

Of course, I also like travelling very much, and am interested in Japanese culture and history. So I would like to show you Japanese tradition and culture.

Let’s enjoy a trip in Japan together.

I am looking forward to seeing you soon.

Reviews

Marie H.

5 / 5

Nov 18, 2025

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Nov 18, 2025

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9 hours 30 mins

“EXCELLENT ”

Fabulous ~ his love enthusiasm for his country is special Truly a great day A good 12k walking so wear comfortable shoes

Hiroshi S.

Thank you for writing a review. I enjoyed the tour to Hakone with you. Hakone was much busier than I expected. We had to wait to ride on the gondola and sightseeing boat, but I would be happy you enjoyed the tour. Although we were not able to see Mt. Fuji due to the clouds, but we were able to see the volcanic activity at Owakudani. We also learned about the history of Hakone at the Hakone Checkpoint. I look forward to seeing you again in Japan!

Laura S.

5 / 5

Nov 1, 2025

Half-Day Tokyo Highlights : Tsukiji Fish Market, Vibrant Harajuku, and Trendy Shibuya

Nov 1, 2025

Tokyo

4 hours 30 mins

“Great day in Tokyo ”

We loved our day and highly recommend. Super informative and flexible to what we wanted to see and do.

Hiroshi S.

Thank you for writing a review. I enjoyed two days with all of you. I hope you enjoyed the seafood and youth culture in Tokyo. Unfortunately, we were not able to see Mt. Fiji because of the clouds in Hakone, but enjoyed black eggs and boat cruise on the lake. There are many popular tourist destinations near Tokyo, such as Nikko, Yokohama, Kamakura, etc. I hope we can meet again in the near future. Let’s enjoy Japan’s culture and nature together!

Fergal M.

4 / 5

Oct 27, 2025

Half-Day Tokyo Highlights : Tsukiji Fish Market, Vibrant Harajuku, and Trendy Shibuya

Oct 27, 2025

Tokyo

4 hours 30 mins

“Great half day with Hiroshi!”

Hiroshi San was a great guide for us. He came to our hotel and helped us greatly navigate the Tokyo underground. It’s great having a guide for the fist visit to Tokyo. Hiroshi had a great stories of the places we visited and gave everything context. He provided great views of Shibuyo crossing and gave us the time we needed at Shinto Shrines + Buddhist Temples. I have no hesitation in recommending Hiroshi. I would have liked to see the real fish market but sadly that was a little outside city centre. Thank you Hiroshi San!!!

Hiroshi S.

Thank you for writing a review. I was sorry I brought the bad weather on the day:-). But when we arrived in Tsukiji, it hardly rained at all. We were able to enjoy Tsukiji Outer Market. We also visited Tsukiji Honganji Temple and Namiyoke Shrine. I would be happy if you were able to feel the atmosphere of both Buddhism and Shintoism. It started raining in Shibuya, but the rain allowed us to see a beautiful sight: many colorful umbrellas crossing the intersection. I will do my best to get an Excellent review next time, so please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Japan. Let's enjoy Japanese culture and beautiful scenery together!