Day Trips from Tokyo to Kamakura - page 3

Discover Kamakura on a full-day private tour from Tokyo. Visit temples, shrines, and shopping streets at your own pace with an English-speaking driver who will transport you between destinations so you won't have to worry about getting lost. Enjoy hotel pickup and customizable stops, including popular attractions such as the Great Buddha and Komachi Street.

Get away from the crowds on your trip to Kamakura with a private guided tour. On this full-day trip, explore Kamakura’s temples, shrines, and gardens and visit the 11-meter-tall Great Buddha statue. You’ll also have the chance to sample some sweet treats and pick up a few souvenirs at Komachi shopping street.

Enjoy a private day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo to see a giant buddha statue, walk through a bamboo forest, explore an old street for shopping, eat a famous dove-shaped biscuit, and write your wish on an oyster shell at a temple. You'll get to choose the best activities for yourself for a personalized tour. Travel is done by public transportation and travel time is included in the tour hours.

This day trip makes it easy to check off the highlights of Kamakura and Enoshima. Skip the hassle of map reading and enjoy having a guide to handle navigation for you. The thoughtfully planned route covers a mix of shrines, temples, nature spots, and must-see landmarks, including the Great Buddha of Kamakura and the Sea Candle Observatory on Enoshima Island, with insightful commentary throughout.

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in Kamakura Kamakura is an historic city connected deeply to the spiritual tradition of Zen. Powerful samurai clans worshipped at Zen temples during the Kamakura period, making it a center for Zen practice. The city's serene temples and gardens embody Zen principles, offering visitors a peaceful and contemplative experience. [Highlights] - Find inner peace as you practice Zazen with a Buddhist priest at the historic Hokaiji Temple. Our guide will interpret the priest's explanations into English. - Experience the scenic tranquility at this temple, which is renowned for its serene bamboo grove. Enjoy sipping a cup of matcha surrounded by towering bamboo trees. - Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegan cuisine). *Please note that the restaurant has been changed starting in April 2025.