Kamakura Private Custom Tour

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About this activity

Kamakura used to be a center of politics in the 12th century.

There are many historical places from that period. There are lots of shrines and temples.

We use public transportation to visit sites.

Since we are using public transportation to get around the area, we may be able to visit 3 or 4 spots.

I will arrange the itinerary depending on your interests and needs.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Fulfilling Inc.

Ages: Infants (0–6 years) · Adults (7–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guide’s admission fee if any
Included: Guide’s transportation fee
Included: English speaking professional guide
Included: Guide’s lunch fee

Not included

Not included: Your transportation fee(in Kamakura, we are going to use a train and a bus)
Not included: Entrance fees: Hase-dera Temple
Not included: Entrance fees: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

Itinerary

Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

one hour Admission not included

This Buddhist temple is famous for Open-Air Buddha.

You can climb inside of the Great Buddha just like the Statue of Liberty in the U.S.　*see below

Admission fee: \200/adults, \150/elementary school kids,

*if you want to go inside the Great Buddha, extra 20yen per person is needed.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

one hour Admission not included

Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of the popular shrines in Japan.

This Shinto Shrine was originally built in the middle of 12th century.

After several generations, Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun in Kamakura Shogunate moved.
Hasedera Temple

1 h 30 min Admission not included

This Buddhist temple is famous for its eleven-faced statue of Kannon.

Kannon is the Goddess of Mercy. She saves people from sufferings.

This temple also has a beautiful flower garden. In June, hydrangea flowers are in full bloom.

*admission fee: \300/adults, \100/elementary school children
Jomyo-ji Temple

one hour Admission not included

This temple was built in 1188, one of the fifth great zen temple.

We can have Japanese powdered green tea called macha with sweets here.

Admission fee: \100/adults (over 14 year olds), \50/children(less than 15year old)
Kamakura Komachidori

one hour

This street is the main streed of Kamakura. There are lots of shops, stall, and restaurants.

Since Kamakura is very close to the sea, there are lots of good seafood restaurants.

It is said that the vegetables harvested in Kamakura are very fresh an good.