Kamakura Historical Walking 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.

Start Kamakura Walking Tour

Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street

From the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, this street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, eating and drinking, from traditional souvenir shops to fashion goods and restaurants.

Learn Japanese culture and history

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also called Kamakura Hachimangu. It was founded in the latter half of the 11th century as the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan. Since then, it has become the guardian deity of the Kamakura samurai. Today, among the Hachimangu shrines throughout Japan, it is well known in the Kanto region as the shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate.

Check out Hasedera Temple, with it’s beautiful scenic views of the coastline and hidden little cave.

It is said to have been founded in 736 during the Nara period, and it is one of Kamakura’s oldest temples, having been designated as a temple for imperial prayers during the reign of Emperor Shomu. The main object of worship is a statue of the eleven-faced Kannon.
It is called “Kamakura’s Western Pure Land of Sukhavati”, where flowers never cease to bloom throughout the four seasons, and the colors of the flowers and trees soothe the hearts of visitors.

Meet the Great Buddha of Kamakura.

A must-see on your sightseeing tour of Kamakura is the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple. It has been enshrined on the grounds of Kamakura for over 750 years, and is the only national treasure in Kamakura designated as a Buddhist statue

Pass by Enoshima Island

Pass by Enoshima Island

Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.

Yui-ga-hama Beach, which is characterized by its beautiful sandy beach and shallow waters, is a popular destination for many beachgoers during the summer season. In the off-season, the beach takes on a different atmosphere, and it becomes a place where people come to enjoy marine sports such as surfing.
In the area around Yuigahama, there are a number of stylish shops and restaurants that make the most of the beach atmosphere, as well as tourist attractions and scenic spots with great views of the sea. It is an area that can be easily accessed from the city center, and is a great place to enjoy a day trip or an overnight stay.

Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.

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• Entrance fee of the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
• Photos

• Additional foods (Available for purchase)
• Transportation fee (440 yen)

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