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A traditional Japanese temple with red and gold architecture, surrounded by trees and people. 1
A row of stone statues in a garden. 2
Two people sitting at a table with various dishes and drinks. 3
Two people outdoors with trees and a red fence in the background. 4
A white plate with a pink flower and a green bowl of matcha on a black textured surface. 5
By Kelly
Free cancellation available
Price is £46 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
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Overview

    • The tour is offered by a local guide.
    • You can enjoy the most popular places in Kamakura.
    • You can try traditional Japanese sweets and Matcha green tea at cafe.
    • You will learn about history of samurai and its culture.
    • You will see the beautiful beach in Kamakura.

Activity location

    • Kamakura
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Chome-1-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006, Japan | Meet at just next to the ticket gate at Kamakura station East exit. The guide will have a meeting board.
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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Kamakura: Half day Walking tour & Japanese sweets

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
£46.14 x 1 Adult£46.14
Total
Price is £46.14
Until Sun, 30 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    A local tour guide(National licensed tour guide)
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fee for Kotoku-in the great buddha stature, Hase temple
  • Inclusions
    Food cost at a cafe(Japanese sweets & Matcha green tea)
  • Inclusions
    Vegetarian friendly
  • Exclusions
    Transport fare ¥400(Kamakura from/to Hase station)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: High-heeled shoes, Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
    • Not suitable for: People with low level of fitness, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • The tour starts at 13:00, for 4 hours.
    The meeting point is Kamakura station, tourist information centre at East exit.

    A local National licensed tour guide, Kelly take you the must-see spots in Kamakura.
    We will take a local train to Hase station. The train fare (¥200/one way) is not included.

    The Great Buddha Statue at Kotokuin temple.
    You will see the giant buddha statue which is one of the most popular photo spots in Japan. The guide tell you the history and the background of the statue. You will learn about samurai period and Zen philosophy. Entrance fee is included on the tour.

    Hase temple
    Hase temple has beautiful Japanese gardens and observation deck where you can admire the beach and town scape of Kamakura. And you will see mysterious donjon cave in the precinct. If you want to enjoy Japanese seasonal beauty of nature, Hase temple is the best place. Entrance fee is included on the tour.

    Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine
    Tsurugaoka shrine is the centre of Kamakura. You will see some traces of samurai period with 800 years history. The licensed guide will tell you the back ground of the history of samurai. No entrance fee.

    Traditional Japanese sweets and Matcha green tea
    The guide will take you to the recommended cafe to take a break. And you can try Japanese fresh sweets, Nerikiri and Matcha green tea. You can try Nerikiri only in Japan. Let's talk with the local guide who is born and raised in this area. The cost of food is included on the tour.

    Rear streets
    We will walk on the narrow streets which is only known by the locals. Kamakura has many tiny streets. These places have special atmosphere. You can experience the special atmosphere as if you are the locals. Those places have been described in anime and TV dramas.

    Local shopping streets
    The local guide takes you not only in the touristic shopping street but also other shopping area which is loved by the locals. You will enjoy the real local life.
    Kamakura is one of the most attractive town not only for tourists, but also the locals.

    This tour will be offered by the local guide, Kelly.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kamakura
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Chome-1-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006, Japan | Meet at just next to the ticket gate at Kamakura station East exit. The guide will have a meeting board.
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan