Kamakura Full Day Tour: Kotoku-in & Enoshima & Hachimangu Shrine

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

   Kamakura Daibutsu (staying for 30 minutes). The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze statue of Amida Tathagata, located in the Kotoku-in Temple of Pure Land Buddhism in Kamakura's ancient capital. It is commonly known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura. It is the symbol of the ancient capital of Kamakura. Unlike the Great Buddha of Nara Todaiji Temple, which has undergone many repairs in later generations, the Great Buddha of Kamakura has maintained its original form, making it extremely valuable. Minamoto Yoritomo established the first samurai regime in Kamakura - the Kamakura Shogunate (1192-1333). In 140 years, Kamakura, as the center of Japan at that time, experienced tremendous development in politics, economy, culture, and other aspects. During the Edo period, with the revival of shrines and temples, Kamakura gradually became a popular tourist destination in Japan

   30 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Enoshima

   Enoshima (about 110 minutes) As for the original formation of Enoshima, it is said that in April of the 13th year of Emperor Chinmei's reign (552), sand began to gush out from the bottom of the sea and after 21 days, a sandy island was formed. During the Edo period, it became a popular sightseeing spot for people from Edo (now Tokyo). It has also been a venue for Kabuki actors. Eshima Shrine Eshima Shrine was established by Emperor Kinmei in 552 years. The annual sacrifice takes place in early April. The colorful wooden Eight-Armed Bensaiten Seated Statue in the shrine, the Hizen Kuni Fujiwara Masahiro Sword, the Octagonal Gazing Turtle, the Origin of Eshima, and the Bronze Torii Gate are all nationally designated cultural treasures. At the same time, Benzaiten is also the God of Wealth, and many worshipers and tourists come here. The money-laundering White Dragon King even claimed that washing coins in the water here can bring wealth.

   110 minutes here

3. Hachimangu Shrine

   Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (a 70-minute stay) Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was previously known as Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine. It was built during the Kamakura Shogunate period (1192-1867), the central belief and patron saint of warriors. It has a deep connection with the first shogun of Kamakura and is well-known in the Kanto area. The three major Hachimangu Shrines in Japan are the Ishikimizu Hachimangu Shrine in Kyoto, Usa Hachimangu Shrine in Oita Prefecture, and together they are referred to as the "three major Hachimangu Shrines.

   70 minutes here · Admission included

4. Mount Fuji

   Mount Fuji is with 3776 meters Japan's highest mountain. It is not surprising that the nearly perfectly shaped volcano has been worshiped as a sacred mountain and experienced big popularity among artists and common people throughout the centuries. Mount Fuji is an active volcano, which most recently erupted in 1707. It stands on the border between Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures and can be seen from Tokyo and Yokohama on clear days.

   Pass by without stopping

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• Small Group[Hotel pick up]

  Duration: 9 hours Car or small bus Small Group: A driver-guide is provided for this small-group tour with limited sightseeing commentary.Minimum group size applies for depar

• From Tokyo: 08:00 AM

  Duration: 9 hours Starting point: Shin-Marunouchi Building, 1-chōme-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-6590, Japan

• From Shinjuku: 08:30 AM

  Duration: 8 hours Bus Starting point: Tokyo Mode Gakuen, モード学園総合校舎コクーンタワ, 1-chōme-7-3 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

ja, en, zh-CN

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Scenic Bend

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please pay for your own tickets to Kotoku-In: 300 yen and inside the Great Buddha 50 yen.
• If a person leaves the group on his own during the trip, the transaction will be deemed invalid and no fees will be refunded. And if this results in personal or property safety, you must bear the consequences yourself.
• One-day trip itinerary, it is not recommended to carry luggage, if you need to carry luggage, please register clearly when you book your order. 1 luggage is allowed per person. An extra 100 yuan per piece will be charged if you failed to make a note when booking your order or if it turns out more than 1 piece of luggage per guest.
• During the trip, please carry your passport and valuables with you and keep them safe. If there is any loss, theft, damage, etc., you will be responsible for it yourself.
• This itinerary is a fixed itinerary for carpooling. Customers who are also participating in this itinerary must abide by the stay time at each attraction and follow the driver's arrangements. If you want to flexibly adjust your itinerary, please refer to our chartered tour service.
• Please note that if you fail to participate or cancel the trip due to personal problems, lateness, etc., no fees will be refunded.
• Foldable stroller can be carried, please be sure to inform customer service when placing an order, if not informed in advance, the driver has the right to refuse.
• Traffic jams may occur on weekends and red days, so if you are worried about traffic jams, you can avoid joining the tour on weekends or red days.
• The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time and lunch.
• Small-group tour only provides a driver-guide.

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