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From Tokyo: Day Trip to Coastal Kamakura

Activity provider: City Unscripted
Water activity

From Tokyo: Day Trip to Coastal Kamakura

Activity provider: City Unscripted

From US$ 226.99 per person

Explore coastal Kamakura with a friendly guide and learn about the local area. Visit the local surf spots and Buddhist temples, as well as leafy green forest trails and ocean-side tranquility.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Japanese
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore Kamakura, the cradle of Japanese Buddhism
  • See the area’s most iconic attractions like the Great Buddha
  • Visit renowned Shinto shrines and temples
  • Absorb the natural beauty of the forests and oceans that surround this beach town
  • Be matched to a knowledgeable local guide based on your interests and requests
Full description
Important: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences/requests. Meet your guide in Tokyo and take the train to the laid-back beach town of Kamakura. Just an hour south of Tokyo, this beach-side town offers ample opportunity to learn more about Japan’s heritage and feudal history. Be paired with a local host who are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free-time sharing it with like-minded travelers. Follow your host as you navigate through the intricate architecture of the area, past flame-colored torii gates marking entrances to shrines, and magnificent Buddhist temples. See the most notable attractions, including the spectacular Great Buddha and Hokokuji Bamboo Forest. Kamakura was the ancient feudal capital of Japan and had a vital role in spreading Buddhism across the country. The crown jewel of the town is the Amida Buddha at Kotoku-in, forged from bronze. See the modern side of the town by heading over to the local surf shacks and eyeing up the waves. Finish your day with a hike up to the peaceful local forest.
Includes
  • Private and personalized itinerary
  • 8 hours with a host
  • Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs - if you are not a JR pass holder please get in touch so we can adjust your quote
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Tips (optional)

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  • This activity takes place in all weather
  • The tour can be personalized to meet your preferences
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A great day at the Japanese seaside with Patrick. Temples, shrines, local food and Black Kites behaving like Seaguls. Amazing.

November 21, 2021

Product ID: 386799