Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour
Description
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Stroll the street for food and unique shops of Komachi Dori
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Important 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
Reviews(12)
Kimo San was perfectly nice and took us to all the expected sites. His English understanding was not very good which made it difficult to ask questions and have conversation. He was unable to answer basic history questions beyond those he prepared. We saw everything we wanted to see and from that perspective the day was very good.
Our tour guide was very helpful and made sure we were altogether. He was very considerate and knowledgeable of Japanese history. Everyone in our group enjoyed the tour. Although it was very hot we had a good time.
Our guide, Akira, was very friendly, knowledgeable and he spoke very good English. He gave us detailed information at all points of interest. Thank you Akira!
We loved this tour! Our guide Kono-San was very friendly and knowledgeable. We saw all the places we wanted to see without feeling rushed. He helped us navigate the public transportation to/from Tokyo and within Kamakura. We had some extra-memorable experiences thanks to Kono-San that we would not have otherwise - conveyor belt sushi lunch, feeding the koi, and many more. And he took some very nice pictures of us at the sites. Thank you Kono-San!!
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.
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 ready to walk!
Julie-san, Thank you so much for the great comments. I am happy that you enjoyed the tour. And also thank you for your cooperation in walking a lot in spite of the rain. Have you enjoyed Mt. Fuji, Kyoto and the rest of your say in Japan? Best regards, Kono
Noby Kono provided an excellent tour and accommodated every request we had. Highly recommend this tour for all things to see around Kamakura and the pics Noby sent were the best photos taken all day from anyone on our group!
Jessica-san, Thank you so much for the great comment. I am happy you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for your cooperation in walking a lot despite being tired. Was the Yakiniku delicious? Did you enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan? Best regards, Kono
Kamakura was breathing and was well worth the trip! We saw and experienced so much in very little time. Kono San was an amazing tour guide! I felt immersed in the Japanese culture. I learned all about the sacred rituals and history of Japan. The gardens, shrines, and temples were so beautiful!
Angela-san, Thank you so much for the great comment. I am happy you enjoyed the tour. Please enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan. Best regards, Kono
Wow, spectacular to see such large bamboo trees. Having seen a great deal of bamboo in my travels, this forest was peaceful.
Thank you for joining our tour! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the day. We hope you have a wonderful stay in Japan
Our guide Akira was fabulous...experienced, organized, friendly and we were so grateful to have him as our guide. We saw so many wonderful sights that would not be possible without him.
I am surprised at such an excellent review from my guests. The staying time at Kamakura was limited because the departure time at Yokohama Port was fixed. So, I tried to make staying time at each spots (5 spots in total) a bit shortened with key comment. My guests Mr.＆Mrs. Rogers are strong walkers so that we could visit key sightseeing spots. Thank you for visiting Japan.
