Kamakura Historical and Cultural Day Trip by Private Vehicle

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About this activity

Discover the former capital of Japan on a day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo. Learn about the city's history and culture, and enjoy the local cuisine.

Take a 60-minute car ride from Tokyo to Kamakura. Visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was founded in 1063.

Continue to the Kotokuin Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Admire the 13-meter-tall bronze statue, which dates back to 1252.

Stroll through the Komachi Street, a shopping street lined with local shops and restaurants. Enjoy a delicious lunch of locally grown vegetables and fresh seafood from the nearby sea.

After lunch, visit the Hasedera Temple, which is known for its beautiful gardens and the 9.18-meter-tall wooden statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.

Finish your tour with a visit to the Hokoku-ji temple, which is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. Take in the views of the sea and the surrounding mountains before returning to Tokyo.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, Japanese, English
Operated by: supplied by OUTECH

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Snacks
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Itinerary

Hokoku-ji Temple

40 min Admission not included

Visitors to Kamakura tend to overlook this lovely little Zen temple of the Rinzai sect that was built in 1334, but it's worth a look.

This temple is also famous for the beautiful bamboos. About 2000 bamboos make the place a photographers paradise.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

40 min

This shrine is dedicated to the legendary emperor Ojin, his wife, and his mother. It later became the head shrine of Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government.
Hasedera Temple

30 min Admission not included

The only temple in Kamakura facing the sea, this is one of the most beautiful temples when it comes to seasonal flowers.

And the largest carved-wood statue in Japan is enshrined.
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

30 min Admission not included

The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. The statue was cast in 1252, three centuries before Europeans reached Japan.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

HOTEL MYSTAYS Ueno Iriyaguchi
Hotel Livemax Asakusa Ekimae
Hotel Livemax Asakusabashi-eki Kitaguchi
Keisei Richmond Hotel Tokyo Oshiage
Candeo Hotels Ueno-Park
Hotel Tourist Inn Ueno Okachimachi
Business Hotel Inamoto
The Hideout Tokyo
APA Hotel Ueno Inaricho Ekikita
Business Hotel Yamayuri
Horai
Dormy Inn EXPRESS Asakusa

and 1,119 more pickup points

We will pick you up anywhere in Tokyo, such as a hotel, station, shop, or home.

We will provide you the contact details of your diver guide and also your

diver guide will be holding a board with your name written on.

Due to the Road Traffic Law we are unable to provide tours that both start and end at hotels located outside of Tokyo prefecture. As Tokyo Disneyland is located in Chiba prefecture, we can either have pick-up, or drop-off service from your hotel, but unfortunately we are unable to provide both on the same tour. The closest station located in Tokyo-Prefecture to Tokyo Disneyland is Kasai-Rinkai-Koen station, (Keiyo Line, about 5 minutes away by train from Tokyo Disneyland (Maihama Station). We ask that you either start or end your tour here. If you wish we can also have the tour start or end at any location in Tokyo of your choosing. We appreciate your understanding.

Examples: Pick-up : Tokyo Disneyland Hotel, Drop off: Kasai Rinkai Park

Pick-up : Kasai Rinkai Park Drop off: Tokyo Disneyland

Pick-up: Tokyo Disneyland Drop off: End Ginza