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The Great Buddha of Kamakura - an iconic 13.35m statue cast in bronze during the 13th century.
Secluded Shintō shrine in the Kamakura Hills.
Majestic, snow-capped Mt. Fuji & Enoshima Island seen from Cape Inamuragasaki.
Sip a cup of freshly made matcha overlooking a stunningly beautiful bamboo grove.
2,000 moso bamboo plants at Hōkoku-ji - a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1334.

Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - Bespoke Kamakura Private Walking Tours

By Buddha, Bamboo & Zen
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 1,707 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
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Overview

Buddha, Bamboo & Zen is an all-day bespoke walking tour designed exclusively for you and your family/friends. Stroll around at your own leisurely pace, stopping whenever you feel like it. Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the Bamboo Temple (enjoy some green tea) and a famous Shinto shrine. Our guide is conscious of guests being templed out. We can call it a day whenever you are satisfied.

Share your own itinerary with us & we'll tailor a day walk for your group or hand over the reins to us and we'll guide you around our favourite spots.

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A charismatic native English-speaking (Australian) local guide will make you feel at ease.

Activity location

  • Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
    • 4 Chome-2-28 Hase,
    • 248-0016, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 鎌倉駅［東口］（バス）
    • 1
    • 248-0006, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - bespoke Kamakura private walking tours in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • Opening hours: Sun 8:00-17:00
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 1,707.32 x 1 TravellerRM 1,707.32
Total
Price is RM 1,707.32
Until Sat, 15 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuiding services
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTemple admission fees are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately (approx. 2,000 yen)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrivate transportation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAll food/drinks (matcha green tea), snacks, lunch, etc are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLocal train & bus fares are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that I have allocated two hours travel time to access the various attractions on foot, train and bus and also to include rest and food/drink breaks.
  • We recommend that each guest bring 2,000 yen to cover temple admission fees & transportation. Some extra cash for food & drinks is also recommended.

Activity itinerary

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
The tour begins with a visit to Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple. You will see the majestic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an iconic bronze statue. The 13.35 metre statue was originally carved in wood and then cast in bronze during the 13th century. For a small fee (50 yen), you can enter the interior of this statue. General admission is 300 yen, child admission (for ages 6-12) is 150 yen and there is no charge for children under 6 years old.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
  • 1h
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura. The shrine was originally established in 1063 and is dedicated to the deity, Hachiman, the tutelary god of warriors. You will approach the shrine via Wakamiya Ōji street and pass under some red shinto gates called "torii". You will cross a small bridge over a canal that joins two ponds. A little further along, you will reach a pavilion called 'Maiden'. If you are lucky, you may be able to see a traditional Japanese wedding, dance or music performance here. You will then climb the Great Stone Steps to the main hall of the shrine. A wonderful panoramic view of the city can be enjoyed from the top of these steps. People make wishes and pray for good fortune at this famous shrine.
Komachi
  • 1h
Komachi Street is the main pedestrian shopping street that runs through the heart of Kamakura. It is fun to explore the nooks and crannies of this street. You can enjoy a diverse range of dining options, including the freshest local seafood, gourmet burgers, craft beers and sake, desserts, coffee shops and delicious street snacks. You can rent a kimono for a day of sightseeing. Souvenir shops abound selling knives, ceramics, personalised name-engraved chopsticks, retro toys, trinkets and more. There's even an indoor pig park - where it is possible to hug a micro baby pig.
Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hokoku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1334 and is affectionately called the "Bamboo Temple". The highlight of a visit to this temple is undoubtedly the 2,000 moso bamboo plants. For a small fee (¥600), you can sip authentic matcha green tea in a teahouse that overlooks a stunningly beautiful bamboo grove. If you listen carefully, you'll be able to hear the wind whispering between the bamboo. Seasonal flowers, moss gardens, bonzai and statues can be appreciated throughout the temple grounds.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESKotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
    • 4 Chome-2-28 Hase,
    • 248-0016, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE鎌倉駅［東口］（バス）
    • 1
    • 248-0006, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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