Private Kamakura – One day trip from Tokyo
Private day trip to Hakone only for you and your group, starting from Tokyo. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where Samurai government ruled Japan first time in our history. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, consist of only pebbles and rocks to represent nature, making Kamakura unique place.
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| Start | 09:00AM（10:00 if preferred) |
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| Meeting point | Your hotel or any preferred spot in Tokyo 23 wards | |||
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Highlights
Basic spots visiting
Great Buddha (Kotokuin Temple)
The second tallest seated Buddha statue in Japan.
Great Buddha of Kotokuin Temple Admission : 300JPY/adult, 150JPY/elementary
Hasedera Temple
Near Great Buddha, one of the prettiest temples in Kamakura with many cute smiling Jiz0 statues. Famous for it hydrangea trail in early summer.
Hasedera Temple admission : 400JPY/adult, 200JPY/elementary
Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura’s most important shrine founded by Samurai leader in the late 11C.
Komachi Street
Popular shopping street leads to Hachimangu Shrine.
Enoden train
Enjoy nostalgic local train often appears on TV drama, anime and manga comics.
One more spot to choose
【Basic-1】Kencho-ji Temple
Top rank of 5 Zen Buddhist temples of Kamakura, holding many important heritages.
Kencho-ji admission: 500JPY/adult, 200JPY/child
【Basic-2】Meigetsuin Temple
Famous as flower temple, especially hydrangea. Circular window is also popular as photogenic.
Meigetsuin admission: 500JPY/adult, 300JPY/child
【Nature-1】Houkoku-ji Temple
known as Bamboo temple. You can enjoy Maccha green tea while watching bamboo grove.
Houkokuーji admission: 300JPY, or 600JPY with Matcha green tea.
【Nature-2】Sugimoto-dara
A small quiet temple near bamboo temple. Moss stair is impressive.
Sugimoto-dera admission: 300JPY/adult, 200JPY/Junior-high school student, 100JPY for under 12 (elementary)
(Option with Extended 2 hours) Enoshima Island
Enoshima Island to enjoy panoramic ocean view from Enoshima Sea Candle, lighthouse observation tower. 2H extension required.
Eno-pass: 1,000JPY/adult, 500JPY/child under 12
* I can customize the itinerary based on your request. Feel free to ask me any arrangement.
Notes
・This tour is basically a walking tour, using public transportation such as subways and trains. Please join with comfortable walking shoes.
・We can go for taxis upon your request at your expense, anytime if you wish.
・If someone in your group needs special care for long walking and stairs, let me know in advance.
・Please bring some cash in Japanese yen, since credit card is not accepted for vending machines and small shops/restaurants in Japan.
Expenses Not Included
・Transportation fee (you and guide)
・Food and drinks (you and guide)
・Entrance fee (you and guide)
Extra Hours
For Enoshima Island, 2H Extended hours.
Major Cost (on tour day)
Pleas use “Quick Estimate” on the bottom of this page for your convenience.
