Kamakura
The Great Buddha, a bamboo forest and Mount Fuji across the sea — old Kamakura in a single day.
An hour from Tokyo by train lies Kamakura, Japan's first samurai capital.
We start on the grand approach to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, graze our way down Komachi-dori, and sip matcha in the bamboo grove of Hokoku-ji. In the afternoon we visit the Great Buddha — and on a clear day, Mount Fuji rises beyond Enoshima.
The route changes with the seasons (in June we add Hase-dera for its hydrangeas).
Itinerary
The way
The path of your day
- 08:301 hour
Train to Kamakura
A short history of the samurai capital on the way.
Stop 1 - 09:451 hour
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu
Walk the raised approach to the Minamoto clan's shrine.
Stop 2 - 11:001 h 30 min
Lunch on Komachi-dori
Street food or a bowl of local shirasu.
Stop 3 - 13:001 hour
Matcha in the bamboo grove
A quiet pause among swaying bamboo at Hokoku-ji.
Stop 4 - 14:301 hour
The Great Buddha
An 11-meter bronze Buddha — you can even step inside.
Stop 5 - 15:4545 min
Farewell by the sea
On clear days, Mount Fuji appears beyond Enoshima.
Stop 6
Gallery
Scenes
About this tour
Before you go
Included
- ✓Licensed guide
- ✓Hokoku-ji entry and matcha
- ✓Great Buddha entry
Not included
- ✕Train fare (about ¥2,000)
- ✕Lunch
Meeting point
Tokyo Station, Marunouchi North Exit dome
Meeting time 08:30(Japan time)
Meet under the clock in the middle of the dome.
Open map ↗Cancellation policy
The closer to the tour date, the higher the cancellation fee.
Operated by Demo Tours
