Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Tours and Tickets

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With a long history dating back to 1063, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura, and the spiritual and cultural heart of the city. Dedicated to Hachiman, the patron saint of samurais, the complex contains several shrines and museums, and is a popular venue for festivals, weddings, and other events.

  • April-Sep: 5am-8:30pm; Oct-March: 6am-8:30pm
  • 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa, 248-8588

Tours and Tickets to Experience Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

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From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Trip

From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima - One Day Trip

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Take a break from the fast-paced life of Tokyo and journey back to the ancient capital of Japan, Kamakura, which is home to the Samurai. Get a taste of the beautiful landscape, visit ancient shrines and stroll around Enoshima Island, all in a single tour! Get off the bus and start the tour by visiting the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura's most important shrine. Then, go down Komachi Street, a popular shopping street where you can enjoy local seafood, snacks, and souvenirs.  Next up is a visit one of the most iconic places in Kamakura, the Kotoku Temple with its huge bronze statue of Buddha.  Moving on from Hase Temple, go to the Kotoku Temple, home to the famous eleven-headed statue of Kannon the Goddess of Mercy. The last step of the tour is Enoshima, a small island located west of Kamakura. Many Shrines dedicated to Benten, a popular goddess of good fortune, wealth, music and knowledge can be found on the island. On clear days you can enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji!
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$61.63
One Day Tour of Kamakura from Tokyo

One Day Tour of Kamakura from Tokyo

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Hop the train from Tokyo to Kamakura on this private full-day tour of the historical city. Your experienced private guide takes you to Shinto and Buddhist temples including highlights like the Great Buddha (Kotokuin Temple), Hase Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. You’ll have time to explore the shops along Komachi-Dori. Kamakura is also known for its fine cherry blossom displays in April.
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  • 7 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$225.97
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A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura

A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura

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I’m Peter, a writer, photographer, and tour guide, born in the UK, presently living in Kamakura, resident ofJapan for almost 30 years. I have published 4 books, 2 on Japan - Matsuri Call of The Gods and Kamakura Mon Amour - all of which are available online. I would be delighted to show you around this ancient city that was Japan's de facto capital from 1185–1333 and which saw the emergence of the shogunate, the flowering of samurai culture, and the rise of Zen Buddhism. I'll explain the history and culture of the Kamakura Period while we visit the temples and shrines on our tour, and also talk about various aspects of Japanese life, both traditional and contemporary. As a bonus, I’ll take souvenir photos of you on the tour. The tour lasts approximately 4 hours. You may select a starting time on the booking form. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, I strongly recommend you visit Kamakura. There’s a lot to discover in this beautiful and historic city!
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$112.99
Price varies by group size
Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo

Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo

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Kamakura was the former capital of Japan between the 12th and the 14th century. Its abundance of temples and historical sights can make it a tricky task for a visitor with limited time to shortlist where to go. Save research time, and explore the city’s best bits in a day with a guide. Enjoy commentary along the way as you explore multiple temples, and a shrine, including Hase-dera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
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  • 8 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$235.18
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Private Car Tour to see Highlights of Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama from Tokyo

Private Car Tour to see Highlights of Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama from Tokyo

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Explore two fascinating Japanese cities in a single day on this private tour from Tokyo. Discover the ancient capital of Kamakura, home to the famed Great Buddha statue, as well as numerous enchanting temples, then continue to Yokohama, Japan's second-largest city to explore some of its highlights, such as Chinatown and the Landmark Tower Sky Garden.
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$1,027.14
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Kamakura Historical Hiking Tour with the Great Buddha

Kamakura Historical Hiking Tour with the Great Buddha

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The old Japanese capital of Kamakura is a must-visit day trip destination. Get the most out of a short visit by joining a walking tour. Start with street food samples, to power you up for the four-plus hours of wandering. Visit ancient temples and shrines set in beautiful manicured gardens and, of course, pay a visit to the Daibutsu, the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$92.44
Yokohama / Kamakura Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Yokohama / Kamakura Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

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This is an ideal choice for time-tight travelers. Avoid the hassle of itinerary planning and opt for this hassle-free half-day tour instead. Tick off lots of Kamakura and Yokohama sights in just a few hours, and enjoy the flexibility of being able to customize the itinerary—this ensures you only visit places that itinerary you. Potential stops include Hase-dera Temple, Sankeien Gardens, Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama, and Shinyokohama Ramen Museum.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$95.87
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Yokohama / Kamakura Full-Day Private Trip Government-Licensed Guide

Yokohama / Kamakura Full-Day Private Trip Government-Licensed Guide

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A perfect pick for time-tight travelers interested in ticking off Kamakura and Yokohama in a day, this customizable tour saves hours of research time. Enjoy the personalized experience of being able to customize your itinerary and pick where you want to visit from a list of landmarks. Then, instead of having to navigate, a private guide leads the tour and provides fascinating commentary along the way.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.80
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Kamakura Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Kamakura Half-Day Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

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Enjoy a private half-day trip to Kamakura from Tokyo with a licensed guide. You'll get to choose 2 to 3 activities from the "What to Expect" list below for a personalized tour. Possibilities include the Great Buddha of Kamakura, exploring an old street for shopping, visiting Hasedera Temple, and more. Travel is done by public transportation and travel time is included in the four hours of the tour.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$95.87
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Kamakura 8 hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide from Tokyo

Kamakura 8 hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide from Tokyo

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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.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$191.73
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Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized

Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized

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Experience Kamakura’s nature and history with a local host on this all-day excursion. After a complimentary train trip from Tokyo, enjoy a custom-crafted itinerary in this one-time capital of medieval Japan. Explore beautiful Shinto shrines in the forest, marvel at brilliant cherry blossoms, and admire the “Great Buddha,” a massive, nearly 800-year-old bronze sculpture of Amida Buddha.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$371.71
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3-Hours Walking Tour in Kamakura

3-Hours Walking Tour in Kamakura

Kamakura, which is also an ancient capital, is a popular tourist destination that attracts many tourists both domestically and internationally. Kamakura is actually close to the city center and can be reached by train from Shinagawa Station, making it a perfect destination for a day trip. However, many people may be at a loss as to where to go in such a short amount of time, or how to decide on a sightseeing spot or course. If you have such concerns, please leave it to a local guide who has an English interpreter license. Your guide will take you to two of these places of interest. 【History】 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Kenchoji Temple Kotoku-in Temple 【Good luck with money】 Zeniarai Benten 【Food】 Komachi Street 【Anime:SLUMDANK】 Kamakura High School Mae Station Please ask your guide what you would like to do on the day. Please tell me two of these places that you want to visit in Kamakura. A guide will accompany you.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$82.17
10-Day Private Tour with more than 60 Attractions in Japan

10-Day Private Tour with more than 60 Attractions in Japan

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Discover the best of Japan on this expertly planned and comprehensive 10-day tour. Make the most out of your trip to Japan and save time and money in order to experience the best sights. Sightsee Japan’s top and most famous destinations in 10 days. This tour is an ideal mixture to explore iconic landmarks, historical, cultural and religious sights and experience a taste of traditional cuisines. Explore 60+ attractions in Tokyo, Kamakura & Yokohama, Mount Fuji, Hakone, Nikko, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe. • Explore 60+ attractions • Get to know about the famous sights and temples • Experience Japan’s famous art, culture, and food
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  • 10 days
  • Free Cancellation
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US$8,000.00
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4 Day Tour - Mount. Fuji, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Yokohama

4 Day Tour - Mount. Fuji, Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura and Yokohama

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Tokyo, Japan’s busy capital, mixes the ultramodern and the traditional, from neon-lit skyscrapers to historic temples. The city can lead you to interesting shops, restaurants and just sights found off the beaten path. Rising to 12,388 feet, Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain and known for graceful conical form. It is the country's sacred symbol, and temples and shrines are located around and on the volcano. Kamakura is a prominent resort town with dozens of Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines. Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo. Tour duration is approx 10 hours including commuting time. A group of more than 5 people can be facilitated at an additional cost. - Bilingual Chauffeur - See all top sights in one day - Provide assistance to take your photos if needed - Hassle-free tour - Get local tips and insights - Make the most of limited time with convenient pickup and drop-off
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  • 4 days
  • Free Cancellation
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US$3,000.00
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Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour

Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour

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This is a guided private tour that includes Kotokuin (Great Buddha Statue) and Hokukuji Temple Bamboo Forest on your itinerary. Hotel pick up in Tokyo 23 wards. Hokoku-ji Temple is very famous for its Bamboo Garden, and is a Michelin Green Guide, a three-star tourist attraction with only two locations in Kamakura. You can also drink matcha while watching the fantastic approximately 2,000 bamboo groves. The Big Buddha, which is synonymous with Kamakura, will be even more fun if you look at it while listening to the detailed historical explanations of the guides with national qualifications. For details of the destination, you can look at the what to expect section of this web page.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$184.89
Price varies by group size
Kamakura 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kamakura 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Just south of Tokyo, lays the beautiful and historical Kamakura. Kamakura’s temples and shrines are home to gardens that are beautiful in any season. You can view the ocean from the highest point of Hasedera temple and write your wish on an oyster shell. The over 11 meters tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Stop by the old Komachi shopping street and try some Hatosabure, dove shaped biscuits. Each tour is customizable and private. Once you place a reservation, your personal guide will be in touch with you to tailor your trip to you. You can view 3 to 4 sights on this trip. If you wish to extend your time to see more, please contact us directly for extensions (5,000 yen per hour with guide). Transportation time is included in the 6 hours. We hope to guide you soon! This is a walking/public transport tour.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.80
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Kamakura Full-Day Private Tour

Kamakura Full-Day Private Tour

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Enjoy the highlights of ancient Kamakura without having to share your guide with a group of other travelers on this private full-day tour. Learn more about the destinations you visit as you’ll have you'll be able to hear your guide. Go at your own pace and customize the day to suit your needs. Spend time at historic and architectural wonders, including Hase-dera Temple, Kotokuin (Daibutsu), and Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine.
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  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$171.19
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Kamakura Essential Walking Tour & Local Experience!

Kamakura Essential Walking Tour & Local Experience!

You will meet your guide at Shinjuku Station and ride the train together: you will reach Kamakura with the popular Enoden train line along the coast, with a day pass that you will be able to use again after the end of the tour! You will visit Hase-dera , also known as the temple of flowers: here you will explore a gorgeous garden, caves, Buddhist halls and a panoramic terrace on the bay. You will then move on to the city symbol, the Great Buddha of the Kotoku-in Temple: you will remain speechless standing in front of this majestic statue and will have enough time to behold all its details! Finally, you will ride the Enoden once again to reach Kamakura station and walk along the lively Komachi Street up to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, where the deity of war is enshrined: here you will understand the importance of the samurai government for Kamakura's history. The tour will end by this shrine and you will be free to spend the afternoon around Kamakura or choose one of the options.
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  • 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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US$75.46
Kamakura Private Tour by Public Transportation

Kamakura Private Tour by Public Transportation

Learn about the history and culture of unmissable Kamakura on a handy private day trip from Tokyo. You’ll keep costs lower and enjoy a local experience by traveling on public transport. Don’t worry about getting lost though, as your guide will be there. Visit the highlights of Kamakura, including the Giant Buddha and its many atmospheric temples and shrines.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$164.34
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Kamakura Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Tokyo

Kamakura Full Day Tour with Licensed Guide and Vehicle from Tokyo

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This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Kamakura's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Take a breath of fresh sea air when you visit Kamakura. Kamakura’s temples and shrines are known for beautiful gardens. View the ocean from the highest points of the temples and write your wish on an oyster shell. The over 11 meters tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. After the temples and shrines, stop by the old Komachi shopping street. Locals and tourists alike flock here. Try some Hatosabure, dove shaped biscuits, while you are there. Kamakura has much to offer and we hope to guide you soon! Tour details may change due to traffic conditions. Travel time between Tokyo and Kamakura is about an hour. Specific vehicle types are not available for request.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$986.05
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Full-Day Kamakura Tour from Tokyo Viewing a Variety of Flowers at Hase Temple

Full-Day Kamakura Tour from Tokyo Viewing a Variety of Flowers at Hase Temple

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If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, this private tour ticks all the boxes for relaxation and serenity. Travel to the historic city where you will visit the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka-hachimangu Shrine, and admire the Japanese garden of Hase Temple.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$191.73
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Kamakura Zen Temples and Gardens Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Kamakura Zen Temples and Gardens Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Learn more about Kamakura’s culture and history on a private 6-hour guided tour of the Zen temples around town. This private tour is customizable and you can choose your preferred attractions, so you don’t waste time visiting places you’re not interested in. Be amazed by the Giant Buddha at Kotoku-in or the Kannon statue at Hase-dera, visit immaculate temple gardens, and even hike in the forested hills around the city.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.80
Price varies by group size
Kamakura One Day Hike Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Kamakura One Day Hike Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

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Just one hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is the home of the samurai and is of great cultural importance to Japan. To start your day, meet your guide at your hotel, or the closest station. You will then set off to combat the Daibutsu Trail, which is 3.7 miles (6km) in length. The Daibutsu hiking trail runs between the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) in the south and the Jochi-ji Zen temple towards the north. The tour can be personalized according to your wishes. Just let the local partner know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$143.80
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Private Kamakura and Yokohama Tour - Bilingual Chauffeur

Private Kamakura and Yokohama Tour - Bilingual Chauffeur

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Kamakura is a seaside Japanese city just south of Tokyo. The political center of medieval Japan, modern-day. Kamakura is a prominent resort town with dozens of Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines. Most recognizable landmark is the Kotoku-in Temple’s Great Buddha, a roughly 13m-high bronze statue still standing after a 15th-century tsunami. Yokohama city contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. Also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower. Tour duration is approx 10 hours including commuting time. A group of more than 5 people can be facilitated at an additional cost. - Bilingual Chauffeur - See all top sights in one day - Provide assistance to take your photos if needed - Hassle-free tour - Get local tips and insights - Make the most of limited time with convenient pickup and drop-off
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  • 10 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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US$520.00
per group
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:What are Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine hours of operation?
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine hours of operation: April-Sep: 5am-8:30pm; Oct-March: 6am-8:30pm . Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.