Kamakura Walking Tour and Rickshaw Ride

Visit Kamakura, a very popular tourist destination for its temples, shrines, historical monuments. Enjoy a superb view of Kamakura and the sea from Hasedera Temple before taking a short walk to the Great Buddha, the second largest Buddha statue in Japan. After lunch at a Japanese restaurant, take a rickshaw ride to Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, the most important shrine in Kamakura. Walk along Wakamiya-oji, famous for the hundreds of cheery trees that line it, to the shrine. On the way home, stop by Komachi-dori’s many arts and crafts shops and tea shops.

You will be visiting following places by walk.

Local Train "Yokosuka Line" to Kamakura
Board a local train on "Yokosuka Line"(approx. 55 min.) to Kamakura.

"Eno-Den"Line
Take a train on Eno-den" line to Hase.

Hasedera Temple
Proceed to Hasedera Temple with its gilt statue of Kannon, from which a view of the town and the Pacific Ocean is obtained.

The Great Buddha
Then visit the Great Buddha, a bronze image measuring 11. 4 meters in height at Kotokuin Temple.

Lunch at Local Restaurant
Enjoy Japanese-style lunch at local restaurant.

"Rickshaw"Experience
Take a "Rickshaw" (traditional man-pulled carriage) to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

The Second and Third Torii (Gate to the Shrine)
Passing through the Torii gate by "Rickshaw".

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
The features of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the symbol of the first Shogun Minamoto, are the arched bridge, the Genji and Heike ponds, the huge gingko tree, and the colorful Main Hall standing at the top of 62 stone steps.

Komachi Shopping Street
Walk back to Kamakura Station via Komachi Shopping Street with some art and craft shops.

Local Train " Yokosuka Line"to Tokyo
Take a local train on "Yokosuka Line" (approx. 55 min.) for Tokyo.

Includes
- 1 Lunch
- English-speaking guide service

Excludes
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal Expense
- Optional activity costs

Not Available On
January 12 2009
February 11 2009
March 20 2009
April 29 2009
May 4 to 6 2009
July 20 2009
August 10 2009
September 15, 16 and 21 to 23 2009
October 12 2009
November 3 and 23 2009
December 23 2009

Please note
- Since this is a walking tour, participants are advised to wear light clothes and comfortable shoes. Only non-reserved seats are available on the trains used.

- Tour disbands on arrival at Tokyo Station between 17:00-18:30. Participants will return to their hotel or elsewhere on their own. Information on return transportation will be provided by the tour guide.

- Rickshaw has a hood attached, so it will be opened even if rain. In case it is canceled due to typhoon or strong wind, (the same amount for adult/child) will be refund.

- One rickshaw is shared by two persons

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
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