Kamakura Historical Hiking Tour with the Great Buddha
We'll start our journey by strolling along the tranquil paths of Kamakura, heading to a shrine renowned for its numerous torii gates and fox statues. Our local guide will delve into cultural insights, explaining the connection between shrines and foxes, Shinto philosophy, and the art of shrine worship.
Next, we'll explore a temple nestled within a cave, where you'll discover a fascinating tradition of cleansing money at the temple.
Following our exploration of local shrines and temples, we'll embark on a 30 to 40-minute hiking adventure through the enchanting forest, immersing ourselves in the unique terrain and the beauty of nature. This journey will lead us to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha of Kamakura, an iconic monument with an 800-year history.
To conclude our adventure, we'll guide you to a restaurant operated by the temple and try Kamakura's local dishes like Udon, vegetable curry.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Kamakura, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto
Start Kamakura Walking Tour
Stop At: Kamakura Komachidori, Komachi, Kamakura 248-0006 Kanagawa Prefecture
Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura 248-0005 Kanagawa Prefecture
Learn Japanese culture and history
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hase-dera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Check out Hasedera Temple, with it's beautiful scenic views of the coastline and hidden little cave.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Meet the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
Duration: 40 minutes
Pass By: Enoshima Island, Enoshima, Fujisawa 251-0036 Kanagawa Prefecture
Pass by Enoshima Island
Pass By: Enoshima, Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto
Pass by Enoshima Island
Stop At: Yuigahama Beach, Kamakura 248-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama Area, 4 Yuigahama, Kamakura 248-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture
Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.
Duration: 20 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Please wear suitable hiking clothes and shoes because the hiking trail is slippery on some parts"
"Routes are subject to change if hiking trails are unusable due to weather conditions"
"In case of rain, we use train to see the Great Buddha statue instead of using hiking trail"
"Please bring water and towel because it's around 5 km walking & hiking tour (Hiking trail is about 2.5km)"
"If the probability of rain is more than 70% on the day before the tour, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund will be given."
"Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available but limited."
"Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
10:00 AM
Duración: 5 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: 鎌倉駅西口駅前時計台広場, 12-3 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012, Japan
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.