Suginami Trip Overview
Kamakura was the former capital of Japan between the 12th and the 14th century. Its abundance of temples and historical sights can make it a tricky task for a visitor with limited time to shortlist where to go. Save research time, and explore the city’s best bits in a day with a guide. Enjoy commentary along the way as you explore multiple temples, and a shrine, including Hase-dera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. We will enoshima Beach at the end of our day.Forget the guidebook and learn about Kamakura from a guide Hotel pickup and drop-off ensures a hassle-free day A private tour gives you direct access to your guide for questions Go to a shortlist of the city’s best temples, including Kotoku-in
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Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Suginami, Japan
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Bus & Minivan Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Suginami, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Kamakura was the former capital of Japan between the 12th and the 14th century. Its abundance of temples and historical sights can make it a tricky task for a visitor with limited time to shortlist where to go. Save research time, and explore the city’s best bits in a day with a guide. Enjoy commentary along the way as you explore multiple temples, and a shrine, including Hase-dera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. We will enoshima Beach at the end of our day.Forget the guidebook and learn about Kamakura from a guide Hotel pickup and drop-off ensures a hassle-free day A private tour gives you direct access to your guide for questions Go to a shortlist of the city’s best temples, including Kotoku-in
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Stop At: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Taiizan Kotokuin Shojosenji, or Kōtoku-in is a Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The temple is renowned for its “Great Buddha”, a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which is one of the most famous icons of Japan
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura 248-0003 Kanagawa Prefecture
This temple was built in 14th century and has a beautiful bamboo forest. This temple is something different from other temples in Kamakura
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hase-dera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
This temple was built in the 8th century and it has a nice Japanese garden, statues of Buddha, view of the Pacific Ocean and a unique cave shrine. In June and July, the hydrangea is so beautiful
Duration: 1 hour
