Hokokuji temple is well known as a bamboo temple. You can enjoy a bamboo garden in a quiet atmosphere unlike the one in Kyoto.

Good match saints in Hasedera temple. There are three series of saints in the sight of the temple. If you find all of the three, you will be happy, they say.

In Hasedera temple, you can enjoy seasonal flowers and sea views.

The big Buddha in Kamakura has been sitting for over 700 years! The statue itself is much older than that in Nara.

Kamakura one-day tour

Name: Kamakura one-day tour
Brand: TripleLights
Price: 195.80 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

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7h $ 196 Price up to 5 people

Highlights

Hasedera Temple: Well known as a temple with flowers and sea view, which has many attractions such as a largest statue of Boddhisatva.
Big Buddha: The second largest statue of Buddha in Japan with 11m high. You can enter the inside of the Buddha.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: The largest Shinto shrine in Kamakura. From the worship hall, you can enjoy views of Kamakura.

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195.80 USD

Price up to 5 people

FREE cancellation 14 days prior

Extras (optional)

Extra hour.

$ 28.48

Sending to your hotel in Tokyo.

$ 17.80

Overview

Are you interested in Zen Buddhism? Kamakura is the best place to go. There are many Zen Buddhist temples and you can enjoy maccha green tea in the temple's site or Zen vegetarian meal in a specified restaurant. The big Buddha is waiting for you sitting cross legged and putting both feet on his thighs. In the Komachi Dori shopping street, there are a lot of small shops full of attractive goods.

What to Expect

Kamakura is a site of the first military government and attracts you through its simple but serene Zen Buddhist atmosphere and samurai culture. You can enjoy a mixture of old Zen temples and modern, charming boutiques on the Komachi Dori shopping street as well as beautiful ocean view. You can choose other temples such as Hokokuji temple which is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden, Jomyoji temple where you can enjoy traditional Japanese powdered tea, Kenchoji temple, or the biggest Zen temple in Kamakura. You can even enjoy Zen vegetarian food for lunch.

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Great alternative to a group tour

Spending a wonderful first day in Japan with Rieko

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Japanese ( Fluent )
French ( Intermediate )

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Highlights

Hasedera Temple: Well known as a temple with flowers and sea view, which has many attractions such as a largest statue of Boddhisatva.
Big Buddha: The second largest statue of Buddha in Japan with 11m high. You can enter the inside of the Buddha.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine: The largest Shinto shrine in Kamakura. From the worship hall, you can enjoy views of Kamakura.

Important

Price includes only the guide fee. Please be aware that you need to pay your own transportation fee and mine as well as lunch.
Transportation fees for each tour (estimated): Tokyo (inside 23 wards) 1000 yen, Kamakura 2000 to 3000 yen (from Tokyo), Yokohama 1500 to 2000 yen (from Tokyo), Hakone 6000 to 7000 yen (from Tokyo), Nikko 10,000 to 15,000 yen (from Tokyo) /person (round trip)

The price includes only the guiding fee. Please be aware that you need the transportation fee of yourself and guide. Even though you have a JR pass, you need 500 to 700 yen for a tour in Kamakura for transportation fee. We use buses and railway run by a private company. Admission fees are needed: 200 to 500 yen depending on the temple.

What‘s included

Guiding fee

What‘s not included

Transportation fee (you and guide) (2000 to 3000 yen / person from Tokyo), lunch, dinner, drink, entrance fees (approx. 1000 yen)

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Yokohama

Ending Point

At Kamakura station

Duration

7 hours

Starting time

09:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Number of people

up to 5 people Flexible

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from Triplelights.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 14 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 100% refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 13 day(s) in advance of the meeting date, there is a 20% charge.
If you cancel within 1 day prior to the meeting date, there is a 40% charge.
If you cancel on the meeting date, there is no refund.

Reviews ( 3 )

Sophie ( Friends ) United States

Excellent

2 months ago | by Sophie

“ Amazing Tour ”

Rieko was an incredible tour guide and extremely helpful!

RIEKO:

Thank you so much for your kind words! I am very glad to know that you enjoyed my tour despite of the heavy rain.

Boris ( Couple ) United States

Excellent

2 months ago | by Boris

“ Great alternative to a group tour ”

Reiko, thank you very much. Well planned itinerary, very punctual and very easy to inderstand. We enjoyed Nikko and Kamakura very much!

RIEKO:

Boris san, Thank you so much for your review! I had a great time with you, too. I am looking forward to seeing you again in Japan or in Chicago in the near future. Thank you again and best regards, Rieko

Bonnie ( Couple ) United States

Excellent

2 months ago | by Bonnie

“ Spending a wonderful first day in Japan with Rieko ”

My husband and I had a couple of days in Japan before getting on a cruise ship..we decided to stay in Yokohama rather than Tokyo and looked for a guide who was willing to show us some of the local customs and some of the food culture that we were interested in getting to know. We chose Rieko as she seemed to have some of the same interests. We chose to spend the day using local transportation such as trains and buses as well as learning how to eat Japanese style..we went to Kamakura. Could not have chosen a better tour for us. Rieko picked us up on time...she answered all of our questions prior to booking without delay, she adjusted her schedule to ours since we had just flown in after a 32 hr trip..and it was wonderful. she speaks English very well, answered our many questions about Japanese society and culture. we ate in wonderful places that were not filled with other Americans. We had matcha tea in a beautiful temple garden, and learned the proper way to drink Matcha. we could not have found a better guide. we spent a bit of time exploring a small part of Yokohama, and she gave us confidence in being able to use the subways and bus system. Thank you for everything...it was very special.