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 - Begin the Kamakura Walking Tour
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Kamakura Komachidori - Delight in tasting Japanese snacks and street foods on Komachi shopping street
From the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, this street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of shopping, dining, and…
- Kamakura - Begin the Kamakura Walking Tour
- Kamakura Komachidori - Delight in tasting Japanese snacks and street foods on Komachi shopping street
From the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, this street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street leading to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Visitors can enjoy a diverse range of shopping, dining, and drinking options, from traditional souvenir shops to fashion boutiques and restaurants.
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Discover Japanese culture and history
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, a Shinto shrine located in Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is also known as Kamakura Hachimangu. Established in the latter half of the 11th century as the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan, it later became the protector of the Kamakura samurai. Today, it is renowned in the Kanto region as the shrine linked to Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, among the Hachimangu shrines across Japan.
- Hase-dera Temple - Visit Hasedera Temple, known for its stunning scenic views of the coastline and a hidden little cave.
Believed to have been founded in 736 during the Nara period, Hase-dera is one of Kamakura’s oldest temples, designated for imperial prayers during Emperor Shomu’s reign. The main object of worship is a statue of the eleven-faced Kannon. It is referred to as “Kamakura’s Western Pure Land of Sukhavati,” where flowers bloom throughout the year, and the vibrant colors of the flora and trees provide comfort to visitors.
- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - Encounter the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
A highlight of any Kamakura sightseeing tour is the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple. It has been enshrined in Kamakura for over 750 years and is the only national treasure in Kamakura designated as a Buddhist statue.
- Enoshima Island - Pass by Enoshima Island
- Enoshima - Pass by Enoshima Island
- Yuigahama Beach - Capture photos with a stunning beach in Kamakura and Mt. Fuji across the ocean.
Yuigahama Beach, known for its beautiful sandy shore and shallow waters, attracts many beachgoers during the summer. In the off-season, it offers a different ambiance, becoming a hub for marine sports like surfing. The area around Yuigahama features stylish shops and restaurants that embrace the beach vibe, along with tourist attractions and scenic spots offering splendid sea views. Easily accessible from the city center, it is an ideal location for a day trip or an overnight stay.
- Kamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama Area - Capture photos with a stunning beach in Kamakura and 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.