Historic Kamakura 6 hour private walking tour

Historic Kamakura Walking Tour

• Guided 6 hour tour of Historic Kamakura.
• Soak up the history of Japan’s former capital.
• Visit 4 historic temples and shrines
• Enjoy traditional matcha at the bamboo temple
• Try a variety of delicious Japanese street food on the famous Komachi street
• Check out the Great Buddha of Kamakura

The Tour

Meet you guide at Kita Kamakura station at the pre designated time.   From Kita Kamakura station enjoy strolling down to the famous Komachi dori shopping and street food street.   On the way stop by 3 famous temples.  Enkakuji  situated on forested hills and founded in 1282 and said to house a tooth of Buddha.   Megetsu-in,  a beautiful temple famous for its autumn leaves, hydrangeas (in June) and stunning rock garden. And Kenchoji, the mnost important Zen Buddhist temple in Kamakura with stunning hall and lovely garden.  Then head to Komachi street lined with stalls and shops selling delicious Japanese treats and snacks.  Here fill up on delicious street food before stopping by Tsurugaoka Hachimangū, Kamakura’s biggest  Shinto Shrine.  From there enjoy a refreshing and delicious cup of matcha green tea at Hokokuji, the bamboo temple, an oasis of peace and quiet.  Finally pop on the ‘enoden’ train to Haze station and visit the stunning ‘Daibutsu’, the great Buddha of Kamakura.

Historic Kamakura, located less than an hour from central Tokyo, is a popular coastal city located in Kanagawa Prefecture.   The city was the political center for over a century in the last 12th century.  The city with its temples, shrines and other historic sites is often referred to as the Kyoto of the east.  The city also has sandy beaches, the hilly surroundings offer great hiking and Komachi street is a great place to sample and array of tasty Japanese food, drinks and snacks.