Kamakura Highlights Private Tour in a day (8H)

This customizable private walking tour gives you a time travel to Samurai period. Kamakura is the ancient capital city, established by the first Samurai military government in 1192. I will choose the best places, depending on season, weather and your preferences. For first time visitors, I will make sure that you see Great Buddha of Kotokuin, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, and Kannon statue in Hasedera Temple. For architecture enthusiasts, I will spend much time visiting ancient temples and shrines, Engakuji, Kenchoji, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. For those who would like to spend time in fancy shops and authentic restaurants, I will plan to have time on Komachi Street. For nature lovers, I will take you to the magnificent bamboo forest in Hotokuji. Or I can even take you to hiking in mountain side, walking down to the Great Buddha. In order to choose the best route for you, please contact me beforehand. We use public transportations, such as trains and busses. If you are not willing to walk, we take taxis.

The following is an example itinerary for first time visitors. Kamakura is a little more than one hour train away from Tokyo. 9:00 - Hotel pick up in Tokyo or elsewhere - Kotokuin Temple (Daibutsu): 11 meters high bronze statue of Buddha, the second largest statue of Buddha in Japan. You may enter the body. - Hasedera Temple: The 9 meters tall 11-faced Kannon is one of the largest wooden Buddha statues in Japan. There is an observation deck, overlooking the ocean. - Lunch at an authentic Japanese restaurant. - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: the shrine played an important role not only as a religious authority but also served as the political center. - Hokokuji (optional): "Bamboo Temple" with the magnificent bamboo forest behind. You may enjoy Matcha tea. 17:00 - back to the hotel A detailed schedule will be provided especially for you, according to the location of the hotel and your interests.