On this day trip to Kamakura, we'll explore this city that was the political centre of medieval Japan. We'll tour its temples, take a rickshaw ride and even rent a kimono!
Day Trip Details
At the indicated time, we'll meet in the Suica Penguin Square and board a train that will take us to Kamakura. Get ready to discover the charms of this city!
The first stop will be at the Buddhist temple of Hase-Dera. We'll make a short stop to admire the exterior of this shrine, famous for its more than 50,000 small sculptures. Feel an atmosphere of calm as you stroll through its caves, Buddhist halls and its panoramic terrace, which offers a spectacular view of the bay.
Next, we'll take you to visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the second-largest Buddha sculpture in Japan, measuring over 42 ft (13 metres) and weighing 93 tons!
Afterwards, we'll go to the Tsurugaoka Hachiman temple-gū, the most important Shinto sanctuary in Kamakura. We'll leave you 40 minutes to explore the outside of this 11th-century building and stroll through its gardens full of cherry trees.
Finally, after 5 hours of exploring, we'll bid you farewell back at the meeting point and you can either return with your free train ticket to Tokyo or continue to enjoy the town at your leisure.
Activity Options
If you want to make your day trip to Kamakura even more complete, you can choose between different options when booking:
Day Trip + Rickshaw Ride
After the guided tour of Kamakura, you'll enjoy a rickshaw ride, one of the most popular means of transport in Asian culture.
Day Trip + Kimono Rental
If you've always dreamed of wearing the Japanese national costume, this is your moment! After the guided tour, you can choose your favourite model of kimono and stroll around Kamakura as if you were a local.
See the Spring Cherry Blossoms!
If you want to see Kamakura dressed in its very best spring blossoms, we recommend coming between March 15 and April 15.
