Embark on a historical hiking tour in Kamakura, Japan, exploring shrines, temples, and a stunning forest. Visit the iconic Great Buddha and indulge in local cuisine.
Embark on a historical hiking tour in Kamakura, Japan, exploring shrines, temples, and a stunning forest. Visit the iconic Great Buddha and indulge in local cuisine.
- Kamakura - Start Kamakura Walking Tour
- Kamakura Komachidori - Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Learn Japanese culture and history
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Hase-dera Temple - Check out Hasedera Temple, with it’s beautiful scenic views of the coastline and hidden little cave.
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- Kamakura - Start Kamakura Walking Tour
- Kamakura Komachidori - Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Learn Japanese culture and history
- Hase-dera Temple - Check out Hasedera Temple, with it’s beautiful scenic views of the coastline and hidden little cave.
- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - Meet the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
- Enoshima Island - Pass by Enoshima Island
- Enoshima - Pass by Enoshima Island
- Yuigahama Beach - Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.
- Kamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama Area - Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.
- Entrance to the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
- Lunch included
- Photo opportunities
- Snacks provided
- Entrance to the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
- Lunch included
- Photo opportunities
- Snacks provided
- Additional foods (Available for purchase)
- Transportation fee (440 yen)
- Additional foods (Available for purchase)
- Transportation fee (440 yen)
We’ll start our journey by strolling along the tranquil paths of Kamakura, heading to a shrine renowned for its numerous torii gates and fox statues. Our local guide will delve into cultural insights, explaining the connection between shrines and foxes, Shinto philosophy, and the art of shrine worship.
Next, we’ll explore a temple nestled within a cave,…
We’ll start our journey by strolling along the tranquil paths of Kamakura, heading to a shrine renowned for its numerous torii gates and fox statues. Our local guide will delve into cultural insights, explaining the connection between shrines and foxes, Shinto philosophy, and the art of shrine worship.
Next, we’ll explore a temple nestled within a cave, where you’ll discover a fascinating tradition of cleansing money at the temple.
Following our exploration of local shrines and temples, we’ll embark on a 30 to 40-minute hiking adventure through the enchanting forest, immersing ourselves in the unique terrain and the beauty of nature. This journey will lead us to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha of Kamakura, an iconic monument with an 800-year history.
To conclude our adventure, we’ll guide you to a restaurant operated by the temple and try Kamakura’s local dishes like Udon, vegetable curry.
- Please wear suitable hiking clothes and shoes because the hiking trail is slippery on some parts
- Routes are subject to change if hiking trails are unusable due to weather conditions
- In case of rain, we use train to see the Great Buddha statue instead of using hiking trail
- Please bring water and towel because it’s around 5 km walking & hiking tour (Hiking trail is about 2.5km)
- If the probability of rain is more than 70% on the day before the tour, the tour will be cancelled and a full refund will be given.
- Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available but limited.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.