Kamakura Temples Private Guided Tour from Tokyo

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WHEN Friday 3 January to Friday 10 January

ADDRESS , Tokyo

COMPANY Kamakura Temples Private Guided Tour from Tokyo

Highlights

Enjoy a full-day, private tour to Kamakura from Tokyo with an expert guide
Visit Hase Temple and admire the Buddhist statue of Kannon
Admire the 13-meter-high Great Buddha Statue at Kotokuin Temple
Discover the wonders of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Description

The tour begins with pickup from your hotel in Tokyo and travels to Kamakura by train. After a 1-hour train journey arrives in Kamakura and head to the first stop of the day, Hase Temple, also known as the Temple of Flowers. At the temple admire the incredible architecture of Hase Kannon, which houses the Buddhist statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. Learn about this eleven-faced Goddess and she represents the different phases in search of enlightenment. Outside, you can wander through the pretty gardens and see the Jizo-do Hall which boasts hundreds of small Jizo Bodhisattva statues. Continue the tour to the Kotokuin Temple next where you will find Japan’s famous Great Buddha. Marvel at the imposing 13-meter-high Great Buddha statue while you learn about its significance and history, which dates back to 1292. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, replenish your energy and enjoy lunch at one of Kamakura’s finest Japanese restaurants. After lunch, head to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, which was built in 1063 and dedicated to Emperor Ojin, also known as the God of War. The shrine is the most important Shinto Shrine in the city and sits at the geographical center of Kamakura. As you explore the complex, soak up the tranquil atmosphere and listen to your guide’s fascinating insight into the shrine’s history. At the end of an unforgettable day in Kamakura, travel back to Tokyo by train, arriving at around 4 or 5 pm. ※NOTICE※ Pick up and drop off are on foot. Transportation fees(you and the guide) and entrance fees are not included.(Payment on the tour day)

Includes

Guide (National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter) Hotel pickup and drop-off (on foot)

Important Information

This tour includes 3 - 4 KM of walking
1-way train tickets cost around 1200YEN
Entrance to The Great Buddha is 300YEN per person, and entrance to the Hase Temple is 400YEN per person)

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Kamakura Temples Private Guided Tour from Tokyo

Kamakura Temples Private Guided Tour from Tokyo

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