• Hase-dera Temple - This Buddhist temple is perched on a hill overlooking the ocean and the city. It is renowned for its beautiful flowers and numerous small Jizo statues scattered throughout the temple grounds. Be sure to see the golden Bodhisattva statues in the main hall!

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• Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - This temple is home to Japan’s second-largest Buddha statue, which has withstood storms and tidal waves over the years. The statue is a true emblem of Kamakura city and a must-visit during your stay in Japan.

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• Komachi Street - This lively street connects Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine and is lined with numerous shops and restaurants, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
• Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - As Kamakura’s most significant shrine, it honors the Shinto deity of war and reflects the city’s illustrious past under samurai rule. Enjoy the impressive architecture, serene ponds, and the view from the main hall.

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• VASARA Kimono Rental Kamakura Store - If your option includes a Kimono rental, you will be introduced to Vasara, the premier Kimono rental shop in the area. Rent an authentic kimono and explore Kamakura at your leisure in traditional attire.

Dressing takes 30 minutes. Please return the Kimono by 17:30. The guide will depart once you check in at the Kimono Shop (staff speak basic English).

• Ebisuya - If your option includes a rickshaw ride, you will be introduced to Ebisuya, a rickshaw garage in Kamakura! Enjoy a 30-minute ride on an authentic rickshaw through the streets of Kamakura. You can choose your drop-off point at the end of the ride. Please note that the guide will depart once you check in at the Rickshaw venue.

• Area map
• English speaking guide
• Local snack
• Free Wi-fi
• Round trip transportation

• Lunch

You will meet your guide at Shinjuku Station and ride the train together: you will reach Kamakura with the popular Enoden train line along the coast, with a day pass that you will be able to use again after the end of the tour!

You will visit Hase-dera , also known as the temple of flowers: here you will explore a gorgeous garden, caves, Buddhist halls and a panoramic terrace on the bay.

You will then move on to the city symbol, the Great Buddha of the Kotoku-in Temple: you will remain speechless standing in front of this majestic statue and will have enough time to behold all its details!

Finally, you will ride the Enoden once again to reach Kamakura station and walk along the lively Komachi Street up to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, where the deity of war is enshrined: here you will understand the importance of the samurai government for Kamakura’s history.

The tour will end by this shrine and you will be free to spend the afternoon around Kamakura or choose one of the options.

• Minimum number of participants: 2 people
• Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
• Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
• We are not responsible for external causes that might affect the tour, such as bad weather or late arrival of customers at the meeting place.
• Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
• We will walk for 4.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.