Kamakura Trip Overview
Come join a six-hour bicycle tour that beautifully opens up the history and nature of Kamakura and adds in some good food too! Visit a temple with a history of more than 1000 years, a shrine that gathers the faith of the local people, a beautiful garden where unique landscape scenery is combined with the ambient loveliness of Kamakura, a huge Buddha statue that stands as a symbol of Kamakura, the beautiful coastline of Yuigahama, and a local market where you can vigorously enjoy Kamakura’s charms, including colorful Kamakura vegetables. Despite the long list of highlights, this tour proceeds at a relaxed pace, with the 10km journey being along a nearly flat path, so even those who aren’t usually big on exercise can sign up without fear. Guides, bicycle rental, and admission fees are included in the tour fee.
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Duration: 6 hours
Starts: Kamakura, Japan
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Come join a six-hour bicycle tour that beautifully opens up the history and nature of Kamakura and adds in some good food too! Visit a temple with a history of more than 1000 years, a shrine that gathers the faith of the local people, a beautiful garden where unique landscape scenery is combined with the ambient loveliness of Kamakura, a huge Buddha statue that stands as a symbol of Kamakura, the beautiful coastline of Yuigahama, and a local market where you can vigorously enjoy Kamakura’s charms, including colorful Kamakura vegetables. Despite the long list of highlights, this tour proceeds at a relaxed pace, with the 10km journey being along a nearly flat path, so even those who aren’t usually big on exercise can sign up without fear. Guides, bicycle rental, and admission fees are included in the tour fee.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Grave of Minamoto Yoritomo, 2 Nishimikado, Kamakura 248-0004 Kanagawa Prefecture
The first place we visit is the tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, a 12th century general who founded the Kamakura Shogunate. It takes about 10 minutes from the start point to get here, and along the way, you can also enjoy beautiful cherry blossom trees in spring.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Egaraten Shrine, 74 Nikaido, Kamakura 248-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture
This is a shrine with a beautiful precinct that enshrines Michizane Sugawarano, who is said to be the god of learning. There is also a picture brush painted mound with a Kappas drawn by 154 manga artists around the grounds, which is a must-see for manga lovers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sugimotodera Temple, 903 Nikaido, Kamakura 248-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture
The oldest temple in Kamakura, Sugimoto-dera. The beautiful stairs covered with green moss leading to the precinct are fantastic photo spots.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura 248-0003 Kanagawa Prefecture
Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo forest. The country known as “The Temple of the Bamboo Garden” has long been famous for its bamboo groves in the precincts, and it is one of the most popular temples in Kamakura. Let’s take a moment and enjoy the feeling of a mind’s clutter washed away, in an environment of calm and coolness.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Kamakura’s famous “Daibutsu” is located here. Make sure to take a great shot of this towering Buddha with your smartphone!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hase-dera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Enjoy the majestic Eleven statues of Kannon and Yuigahama scenery from their observation deck. You can also enjoy the hydrangeas in June.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Goryo Shrine, 4-9 Sakanoshita, Kamakura 248-0021 Kanagawa Prefecture
The Enoshima Electric Railway tracks pass in front of the torii gate. The train passes once every five minutes, so please stop to capture this unique sight with your own camera, a sight which can only be seen at this place, where the train crosses behind a torii.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chikaramochiya, Japan, 〒248-0021 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Sakanoshita, 18−１８ 和菓子餅屋力餅銘菓福面老舗
Enjoy the local food while gazing out at the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the beautiful sandy beaches in the foreground.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura Yuigahama Beach, 4 Chome Yuigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0014, Japan
We go along the Yuigahama coastline. Enjoy the scenic Pacific ocean view!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura City Farmers’ Market, 1-13-10 Komachi, Kamakura 248-0006 Kanagawa Prefecture
You can also buy some tasty prepared foods and homemade bread to enjoy later at your hotel, so don’t hesitate to pick up some goodies.
Duration: 15 minutes
