Guided walking tour · Kamakura, Japan

Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

A walk through Kamakura's temples and shrines to the Great Buddha.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 178 reviews
Duration
5 hours
Guided in
English
Group size
Up to 7 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 4
Run by
MagicalTrip Inc.

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Where the tour goes

  1. Kamakura Station Old Station Clocktower
  2. Sasuke Inari Shrine20 min
  3. Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine20 min
  4. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura40 min · entry included
  5. Hasedera Temple50 min · entry included
  6. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine30 min · entry included
  7. Kamakura Komachidori20 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Entrance fee of the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
  • Temple Lunch (Vegetarian, vegan menu is available.)
  • A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
  • Photos
  • Food samplings on Komachi street

Not included

  • Additional foods (Available for purchase)
  • Transportation fee (440 yen)

Access

  • Public transport nearby

Walking in Kamakura

Kamakura is a seaside town of Zen temples, shrines and the giant bronze Buddha, with hiking trails linking them through wooded hills.

Terrain. Hilly trails.

Crowds. Busy at weekends.

Read the full Kamakura walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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