Kamakura: Image Of The Great Buddha & Shrine

Kamakura: Image Of The Great Buddha & Shrine

4.5 hours | Tokyo (Yokohama) | Y O K - 2 0 0
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Points of Interest

  • Great Buddha of Kamakura (Diabutsu)
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Travel to Kamakura, the capital of Japan's first shogunate, on this half-day tour. En route, you'll drive down Wakamiya-Oji, the city's famous mile-and-a-half-long avenue lined with cherry trees, azaleas, restaurants and shops. Your first stop is the 750-year-old Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple. Cast by order of Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura shogunate, you'll be awestruck at this 38-feet-high bronze statue. Next, you'll continue to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. Originally built in 1063 in Zaimokuza, once home to Japan's oldest harbor, it was moved to its present location by Minamoto no Yoritomo. In 1191, he built its main pavilion to celebrate the establishment of the Minamoto Shogunate. Your last stop is Komachi-Dori Street, where you'll have free time to browse through its traditional and modern shops and boutiques.

Special Notes:

This tour is for guests continue their cruise. If you end your cruise in Yokohama, please check our debark tours.

The drive between Yokohama and Kamakura is approximately 60 minutes each way, subject to traffic. Japanese Yen is required for additional purchases. This tour is not considered suitable for passenger with walking difficulties. The coach is unable to accommodate electric scooters. Tour order may vary.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a visit to the Image of the Great Buddha

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:00
Time at site: 00:40
Steps: 5
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Guided tour of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:20
Time at site: 00:45
Steps: 62
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes

Free time for shoppping at Komachi-Dori Street

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 00:45
Free time at site: 45
Shopping available: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 01:00