Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour

Tours by Duration
Digital Voucher
540 minutes (Approx.)
See Availability
en
You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This tour is a tour using public transportation. 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.

Search Availability


Things To Know

  • Private tour
  • English speaking professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission fee(customers)
  • Public transportation to/from (customers)
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Hase-dera Temple

Hase temple is a sightseeing spot which is as famous as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Kenchoji temple. Flowers are colored every seasons and it has been known as a temple of flowers since ancient times. You can experience traditional Japanese culture in this place

Admission Ticket Not Included

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is an outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha located on the grounds of Kotoku-in Temple in Kanagawa Prefecture. Standing at the height of approximately 13.35 meters, it is one of the largest and the most renowned bronze Buddha statues in Japan. Once housed in a huge hall, the Great Buddha today sits in the open air because the building was washed away by a tsunami in 1498.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)

This is a famous tourist site as Bamboo temple in Kamakura. There is a large and splendid bamboo garden in the precincts of the temple. We can feel cool and mysterious atmosphere on it.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

The shrine situated in the middle of the city centre is Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. For centuries, it was venerated as the home of gods of war.

Admission Ticket Not Included

Kamakura Komachidori

Stroll the street for food and unique shops of Komachi Dori


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.9
Based on 8 reviews

What do other 8 guests say about Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour

M
Mathilde_C
5
Aug 2024
Had a great time in Kamakura led by Kono-san. He taught us some interesting histor yand made our visit memorable. We fully recommend the experience.
J
Julie_P
5
Feb 2024
This day trip to Kamakura was AMAZING! Yes, it rained all day (really it was just misty all day - not a downpour) but our private guide Kono-san made it worth our while. He was so patient and knowledgeable, we were lucky to have him. We would definitely recommend this tour…but you better be re...
M
Mauricio_L
5
Jan 2024
Excelente guía, Yumiko nos dió un gran recorrido con muy buenas explicaciones e historias, muy agradable y dedicada

Operated By

Fulfilling Inc.

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies

Search Availability

Things to know

Included
  • Private tour
  • English speaking professional guide
Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Admission fee(customers)
  • Public transportation to/from (customers)
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies