Introducing all the Famous Spots in Kamakura and Enoshima!
Kamakura was the center of Japanese politics, with the samurai government's headquarters in the 12-14th centuries. Kamakura has many large shrines and temples that played an important role at the time, and their magnificent buildings and elegant decorations surprise and impress people. Kamakura is a
📍Meeting point: JR Kamakura Station, in front of East ticket gate *Please note that this is NOT Kita-kamakura Station.
Kamakura was the center of Japanese politics, with the samurai government's headquarters in the 12-14th centuries. Kamakura has many large shrines and temples that played an important role at the time, and their magnificent buildings and elegant decorations surprise and impress people. Kamakura is also full of gourmet foods and is now a famous tourist destination. From Kamakura, you can take the Enoden (train) to the Shonan area. Enoshima floats along the coast which is famous for swimming and surfing. Enoshima has an observatory deck with a panoramic view of the sea and the city. This tour will introduce you to the famous must-see spots of Kamakura and Enoshima in one day! [Visit Spots] ・Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ・Komachi street ・Kotoku-in Temple ・Hasedera Temple ・Enoshima Shrine ・Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street ・Enoshima Shrine ・Enoshima Sea Candle (Observatory Deck)
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 45 minTsurugaoka Hachimangu: A shrine with a history of over 1000 years. This shrine is known as a power spot that you should visit. This shrine was worshiped by Genji who ruled Japan during the Kamakura era. Here is one of the most important places in Kamakura as it was said that the guardian deity of samurai warriors was located.
Stop 2
⏱ 55 minKomachi street: A street lined with restaurants and souvenir shops that run from Kamakura Station to Tsuruoka Hachimangu. Many local foods can only be eaten in Kamakura and some that cannot be bought. Why don't you stop by the store you like?
Stop 3
⏱ 25 minKotoku-in: This is a temple where the famous giant Buddha statue, "Kamakura Daibutsu", is located. The height is more than 11m! You can even go inside the statue. Enjoy the Buddhist statue experience that can be enjoyed from both outside and inside!
Stop 4
⏱ 50 minHasedera Temple: A temple also called "Flower Temple", where you can enjoy the plants of all four seasons. There are many spots to see in the very large grounds, and you can take a walk while climbing the mountain or entering the cave. You can enjoy Japanese culture experience with cute amulets and funny fortune-telling paper.
Stop 5
⏱ 20 minEnoshima Benzaiten Nakamise Street: This is a shopping street that connects to Enoshima Shrine, where you can enjoy specialties that can only be eaten here, such as "Takosen" and whitebait bowls.
Stop 6
⏱ 40 minEnoshima Shrine: This shrine has a history of over 1000 years and is an important power spot in Enoshima. Take Japan's first outdoor escalator to the top of Enoshima. You can also pray for the God of marriage.
Stop 7
⏱ 20 minEnoshima Sea Candle (Observatory Deck): A lighthouse popular as a symbol of the Shonan area. You can enjoy a superb 360-degree panoramic view with Mt. Fuji from Enoshima!
What’s Included
- ✓Private tour
- ✓Tour Guide
- ✓The necessary expenses for the guide during the tour
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Estimated Costs of the Tour: 2,510 JPY per Person
- ✗Breakdown: Transportation: 460 JPY, Admission Fees: 1,050 JPY, Meal costs: 1,000 JPY per Person
- ✗Optional Experience Costs:0 JPY per Person
- ✗Entrance fees
- ✗Entrance fees
Additional Info
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
- •If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
- •Tour finishing spot is different from starting spot. Please let your tour guide know if you would like to change the finishing spot.
- •Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
- •Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
- •The spots visited on this tour have many stairs, making it difficult for people using wheelchairs or canes to participate.
- •Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
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