Japan · Religious & Spiritual

4-Hour Kamakura Temple Tour with Samurai History and Shogunate Insights

4 Hours Round trip from Kamakura Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit Kōtoku-in Temple and see Kamakura's iconic Great Buddha
02 Explore Hase-dera Temple, one of Kamakura's most important Buddhist sites
03 Pay your respects at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
04 Learn how the first shogunate shaped Kamakura and the rise of the samurai

Explore Kamakura through the history of Japan's first shogunate as you follow the rise of the samurai to the height of political power. Along the way, learn about the development of Buddhism and its differences from Shinto while visiting some of the city's most important religious landmarks. This is a journey into history, religion, and culture you shouldn't miss.

Explore Kamakura through the history of Japan's first shogunate as you follow the rise of the samurai to the height of political power.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Tokyo, Kamakura

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kamakura Temples and Samurai History

Pick up at your hotel lobby.
From Tokyo Station, take the JR Yokosuka Line to Kamakura Station.
From there, change to the Enoden train line to Hase, where you will visit Kōtoku-in and Hase-dera.
Return to Kamakura Station to visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

Where this trip takes you

Kōtoku-in, Hase-dera (Kamakura), Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kamakura 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guided tour and the guide's transportation fee

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for clients and guides, plus client transportation.
Entrance fees (standard for adults will be used for reference):
- Kōtoku-in: 200 yen (optional: 20 yen extra to enter inside the Buddha statue)
- Hase-dera: 400 yen
Transportation per person:
- From Tokyo to Hase (JR Yokosuka + Enoden lines): 1,200 yen (round-trip: 2,400 yen). Transportation from/to the hotel cannot be calculated until the hotel's location is known.