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Kamakura, Half day Walking tour & Japanese sweets


Kelly


The local guide will take you to the samurai world passing narrow rear street where only the locals know. And you can enjoy must-see spots in Kamakura and traditional sweets & matcha tea at a cafe.


Tsurugaoka Hachimangu



The tour starts at 13:00, for 4 hours.
The meeting point is Kamakura station, tourist information center at East exit.

A local National licensed tour guide, Kelly take you the must-see spots in Kamakura.
We will take a local train to Hase station. The train fare (¥200/one way) is not included.

The Great Buddha Statue at Kotokuin temple.
You will see the giant buddha statue which is one of the most popular photo spots in Japan. The guide tell you the history and the background of the statue. You will learn about samurai period and Zen philosophy. Entrance fee is included on the tour.

Hase temple
Hase temple has beautiful Japanese gardens and observation deck where you can admire the beach and town scape of Kamakura. And you will see mysterious donjon cave in the precinct. If you want to enjoy Japanese seasonal beauty of nature, Hase temple is the best place. Entrance fee is included on the tour.

Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine
Tsurugaoka shrine is the center of Kamakura. You will see some traces of samurai period with 800 years history. The licensed guide will tell you the back ground of the history of samurai. No entrance fee.

Traditional Japanese sweets and Matcha green tea
The guide will take you to the recommended cafe to take a break. And you can try Japanese fresh sweets, Nerikiri and Matcha green tea. You can try Nerikiri only in Japan. Let's talk with the local guide who is born and raised in this area. The cost of food is included on the tour.

Rear streets
We will walk on the narrow streets which is only known by the locals. Kamakura has many tiny streets. These places have special atmosphere. You can experience the special atmosphere as if you are the locals. Those places have been described in anime and TV dramas.

Local shopping streets
The local guide takes you not only in the touristic shopping street but also other shopping area which is loved by the locals. You will enjoy the real local life.
Kamakura is one of the most attractive town not only for tourists, but also the locals.

This tour will be offered by the local guide, Kelly.



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Duration 4 hours

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English

Small group

Limited to 4 participants

from € 42.48 per person
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About this experience

Highlights
  • The tour is offered by a local guide.
  • You can enjoy the most popular places in Kamakura.
  • You can try traditional Japanese sweets and Matcha green tea at cafe.
  • You will learn about history of samurai and its culture.
  • You will see the beautiful beach in Kamakura.
  • Includes
  • A local tour guide(National licensed tour guide)
  • Entrance fee for Kotoku-in the great buddha stature, Hase temple
  • Food cost at a cafe(Japanese sweets & Matcha green tea)
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • Transportation fare ¥400(Kamakura from/to Hase station)
  • Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with low level of fitness

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