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One-day trip to kamakura
One day tour to discover the old samurai's city, Kamakura, located only
a one-hour train ride from Tokyo. Kamakura was once a seat of Kamakura Shogunate. There are many Zen Buddhist temples and beautiful shrines.
Kamakura is a popular place to spend a day even for Tokyo residents.
Mountains and the ocean surround the city, you can relax in nature and learn about Japanese history and Samurai Culture.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Meet at your hotel
Ride on a train for one hour to Kamakura
Engakuji Temple
One of the major five Zen Temples in kamakura.
The temple has two National Treasures, Syariden, and Oogane, big bell.
Buddha's tooth is enshrined in Shariden .
Kamakura Great Buddha Statue
The second largest Buddha statue in Japan. The statue was in the Buddhist hall in the old days, but the hall was washed away by Tsunami, and now it sits in the open air.
Lunch
Having lunch near Hase temple
Hase Temple
The temple is famous for housing the tallest wooden Kannon statue
If you want, you can experience tracing Buddhist scripture or the picture of kannon.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
The shrine used to be the political center of the Kamakura Shogun.
Komachi dori
The local shopping street connected kamakura station to Tsurugaoka shrine.
You can find beautiful souvenirs while your stroll.
Kamakura Station
Ride on a train from kamakura station to Tokyo.
Your hotel
Arriving at your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up in the central Tokyo area
Transportation fee( you and your guide) round-trip ticket of JR trains ( Tokyo -Kamakura)1880JPY/person, round trip fee of Enoden (Kamakura-Hase) 400JPY/person, the entrance fee of three temples 1000JPY/person, lunch
Tour Important Information
Train fare to Kamakura is not included. ( you and guide transportation fees are excluded)
Important message from the guide
See the calendar for availability
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
Tokyo Tour Reviews
“First Day in Tokyo”
We spent our first day in Tokyo with Michiko. It was so helpful to have a local create an introductory tour of this very large and interesting city. She was very professional and offered helpful tips for our stay.
“A wonderful day with our guide Michiko ”
Michiko took our group of 8 people on a one day tour around Tokyo. We had a great day which included an extra stop to see the Cherry Blossoms. Michiko was attentive and knowledgeable. She looked after all of us.
“Perfect day trip with Michiko in Tokyo ”
Michiko was great from the very beginning - advise of best route based on our interest. She was very nice, explained about everything in very good English and took us to a very good local Sushi restaurant. We had a great experience and want to thank Michiko for being our guide in Tokyo.
Michiko M.
(96 reviews)Dear Maya, Thank you very much for taking the time to write and giving me an excellent review. I hope you enjoyed the twilight view from the observation deck of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. I also enjoyed the best sushi in Tsukiji, thank you. Take care, Michiko
