Kamakura Ancient Temples & Great Buddha Tour

¥15,000

Step back in time to Japan’s first shogunate capital on this cultural journey through Kamakura’s most sacred sites.

Highlights:

  • Stand in awe before the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), Kamakura’s iconic bronze treasure

  • Discover Hasedera Temple’s stunning ocean-view gardens and thousand-armed Kannon

  • Wander through Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine

  • Stroll Komachi Street’s artisan shops and snack on local specialties

📍 Locations: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kotoku-in (Great Buddha), Hasedera Temple
🕒 Duration: 5-8 hours
💰 Price: ¥10,000 - ¥15,000
🎌 Highlights:

  • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine.

  • See the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a monumental bronze statue.

  • Explore Hasedera Temple, famous for its beautiful gardens and ocean views.

Step back in time to Japan’s first shogunate capital on this cultural journey through Kamakura’s most sacred sites.

Highlights:

  • Stand in awe before the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), Kamakura’s iconic bronze treasure

  • Discover Hasedera Temple’s stunning ocean-view gardens and thousand-armed Kannon

  • Wander through Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine

  • Stroll Komachi Street’s artisan shops and snack on local specialties

📍 Locations: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kotoku-in (Great Buddha), Hasedera Temple
🕒 Duration: 5-8 hours
💰 Price: ¥10,000 - ¥15,000
🎌 Highlights:

  • Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine.

  • See the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a monumental bronze statue.

  • Explore Hasedera Temple, famous for its beautiful gardens and ocean views.

Itinerary Breakdown

8:30 AM - Meet at Tokyo Station

  • Convenient morning departure (or meet directly in Kamakura)

  • Receive your handmade "Kamakura Trail Map" with secret spots marked

9:30 AM - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (Before the Crowds)

  • Learn samurai rituals at Kamakura’s most important shrine

  • Hidden gem: The secluded Genji Pond Garden behind the main hall

11:00 AM - Kencho-ji Temple (Zen Masterclass)

  • Oldest Zen training monastery in Japan

  • Experience: Meditation session in a 13th-century hall (exclusive access)

12:30 PM - Lunch Like a Monk

  • Feast on shojin ryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine) at a temple-affiliated restaurant

  • OR opt for Kamakura’s famous hamaguri clam rice (seasonal)

2:00 PM - Kotoku-in & The Great Buddha

  • Skip-the-line access to the iconic bronze Buddha

  • Secret fact: Discover where the original temple walls stood before tsunamis

3:30 PM - Hase-dera Temple (Ocean Views)

  • Thousand-armed Kannon statue & cliffside caves

  • Insider moment: Tea ceremony in the temple’s private viewing pavilion

5:00 PM - Komachi Street (Guided Tasting Walk)

  • Sample: Kamakura-bori lacquerware workshops

  • Must-try: Purple sweet potato soft serve or shirasu (whitebait) rice bowls

6:00 PM - Return to Tokyo (or extend your stay with our Enoshima add-on)

🌿 Tour Includes:

✔ All temple entry fees
✔ Bilingual guide (history + architecture expertise)
✔ food tastings experience
✔ Meditation/Zen garden experiences
✔ Customizable options (hiking add-ons available)

Upgrade Options:

  • Zen meditation experience

  • Traditional tea ceremony

  • Extended coastal route (Enoshima combo)

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