Experience what Kamakura has to offer on this full-day tour from Tokyo. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through quiet historical streets visitors rarely see, offering a glimpse into the roots of today's Japan.
You'll be picked up from selected Tokyo hotels by coach to the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal where you and you English-speaking guide will board a train to Hase, changing trains once at Kamakura, a 55-minute journey.
Your Kamakura walking tours starts here. Make your way by foot from Hase train station to the Hase Kannon Temple (60-minutes), with its gilt statue of Kannon, foffering amazing views of the town and the Pacific Ocean. Continue by foot (30-minutes) to the Kotokuin Temple where the Great Buddha, a bronze image measuring 11.4 meters in height.
Enjoy Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant.
Let your feet relax as you ride a Rickshaw, a traditional man-pulled carriage to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, passing through the Torii gate. The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the symbol of the first Shogun Minamoto. The Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine grounds consists of a arched bridge, the Genji and Heike ponds, the huge gingko tree, and the colorful Main Hall standing at the top of 62 stone steps.
Walk back to Kamakura Station via Komachi Shopping Street, a great opportunity to bargain for arts and crafts.
Board the train back to Tokyo Station where your tour concludes.
Tour departs from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal or selected Tokyo hotels
Departure Time: 9:00am from Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal or Hotel pickup at:
ANA InterContinental Tokyo - 8:20am
Ariake Washington - 7:55am
Cerulean Tower Tokyu - 7:40am
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginzak - 8:15am
Daiichi Hotel Tokyo - 8:25am
Four Seasons (Chinzan-so) - 8:00am
Ginza Capital (annex) - 8:00am
Grand Hyatt Tokyo - 8:25am
Grand Pacific Le Daiba - 8:10am
Grand Palace - 7:50am
Grand Prince New Takanawa - 8;20am
Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal - 9:00am
Hilton Tokyo (Shinjuku) - 7:55am
Hyatt Regency - 7:50am
Imperial (main bldg.) - 8:25am
Intercontinental Tokyo Bay - 8:30am
Keio Plaza Tokyo - 8:05am
Mandarin Oriental - 7:50am
Metropolitan Tokyo (Ikebukuro) 7:40am
New Otani (main bldg.) - 7:50am
New Sanno - 8:05am
Nikko Tokyo - 8:15am
Okura (main bldg.) - 8:10am
Park Hotel Tokyo - 8:20am
Park Hyatt Tokyo - 7:40am
Ritz Carlton Hotel - 8:15am
Royal Park (near TCTA) - 7:50am
Royal Park Shiodome Tower - 8:25am
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo - 7:50am
Shiba Park - 8:30am
Shinagawa Prince Hotel (Main Tower) - 8:05am
Shinjuku Washington - 7:45am
Sunroute Ariake - 8:00am
Sunshine City Prince - 7:30am
Tokyo Dome - 8:20am
Tokyo Prince - 8:30am
The Capital Hotel Tokyo - 8:00am
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo - 8:20am
Tokyo St. (Hato Bus at Marunouchi South Exit) - 8:15am
Westin Tokyo - 7:55am
Yaesu Fujiya - 8:05am
Return Details:
Tour concludes at Tokyo station at approximately 5:30pm
Additional Information
Inclusions:
English-speaking guided 8.5-hour tour
Return train journey from Tokyo to Hase/Kamakura
Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant
40-minute Rickshaw ride
Admissions
Tax
Exclusions:
Hotel drop off
Other Information:
This product must be booked at least 3 days in advance of your travel date.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tours are conducted in English unless otherwise stated
This tour is NOT ''wheelchair' accessible
Infants aged 5 years and under are free of charge, as long as the infant is sitting on parent's lap. No meals are included for infants
Child prices are applicable for children aged 6 - 11 years
Vegetarian menu is available and MUST be advised at time of booking
One rickshaw will be shared by two people
Please note that all seating on the trains is non-reserved seats and that it may not be possible to sit down.
For operational reasons, your tour guide may not accompany you back to Tokyo after Kamakura Station. In this case, your guide will tell you how to go back to your hotel from Kamakura Station.
The rickshaw has a canopy so that it may be ridden even if it rains. If the rickshaw ride is cancelled due to a typhoon or strong winds, JPY 3000 will be refunded.
One rickshaw will be shared by two people.
In some cases, a bus may be used as transportation between Tokyo and Kamakura.
Because it is extremely hot in the months from July through September, please bring your own soft drink and hat.
Earphone guidance may be used if the number of participants is more than 15.
If a tour participant damages or loses an earphone guidance device, he/she may be charged for compensation (JPY 10,000).
Special Policy:
Travel Voucher
For every confirmed booking you will be required to print a voucher for presentation at the destination. You will receive a link to your voucher via email once your booking is confirmed.
Local Operator Information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Note: Flights are NOT included and unless otherwise stated above transfers and car hire are also NOT included.
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