Kamakura 6 hr Private Guided Tour & Kimono Experience

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Meet up with guide in Kamakura *on foot
Kimono wearing experience *standard plan only
Licensed Local Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Food and Drink
Private Vehicle
Entrance fees for Meigetsu In: Adult 500 JPY, elementary/junior high school students 300 JPY
Entrance fees for Kotoku In: Adult 300 JPY, Child (age 6-12) 150 JPY
Entrance fee to enter the interior of the Great Buddha statue: 50 JPY per person
Entrance fee for Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: Adult (+13) 200 JPY, Child 100 JPY
Entrance fee for Kenchoji Temple: Adult (+16) 300 JPY, Child 100 JPY
Entrance fee for Hasedera Temple: Adult (+12) 400 JPY, Child 200 JPY

Overview

Kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan! On this 6-hour walking tour, you can experience wearing a Kimono. You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle. It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around Kamakura and take photos. Please bring your own camera! Take a breath of fresh sea air and see Kamakura’s temples and shrines’ beautiful gardens. The over 11-meter-tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Stop by the old Komachi shopping street and try some Hatosabure, dove-shaped biscuits. If you have other sights that you are interested in seeing in the Kamakura area, feel free to contact us!

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Start Time

Before 5 Minutes

Pickup Details

This private tour is a walking tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. Please be aware that we can only pick you up near Kamakura Station (within a 5-kilometer radius ).

What To Expect

1. Kamakura Kimono Rental Wargo Kamakura Store: You can experience Wargo's Standard Kimono Plan. This budget plan offers an easy introduction to kimono wearing. The simple yet charming designs, featuring a mix of cuteness and elegance, are sure to appeal to everyone. 1 hour

2. Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple) Meigetsuin Temple (明月院) is a temple of the Rinzai Zen Sect founded in 1160 in Kamakura. It is also known as Ajisaidera ("Hydrangea Temple") because hydrangea bloom in abundance on the temple grounds during the rainy season around June. 95% of the hydrangea here are of the Hime Ajisai ("Princess Hydrangea") variety; they are thus named because of their pretty blue colors. The temple was originally a repose built by a son in memory of his father who had died in the struggle for power between the Taira and Minamoto clans in the late Heian Period. It later became part of a larger temple complex called Zenkoji, which was abolished during anti-Buddhist movements soon after the Meiji Restoration, leaving only Meigetsuin to remain as an individual temple today. 30 minutes

3. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. The deified spirits of the ancient Emperor Ojin who has been identified with Hachiman, Hime-gami and Empress Jingu are enshrined at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. 30 minutes

4. Kamakura Kokomae Station One of the most famous stations in Japan, you can view the electric street car as it travels down the track with the ocean in the background. A wonderful spot to stop for a photo. You can also visit the beach from here! 30 minutes

5. Hase-dera Temple Hasedera (長谷寺) is a temple of the Jodo sect, famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The 9.18 meter tall, gilded wooden statue is regarded as one of the largest wooden sculpture in Japan and can be viewed in the temple's main building, the Kannon-do Hall 30 minutes

6. Kamakura Komachidori A vibrant and fun shopping street in Kamakura! Stop by to try some pigeon shaped cookies and pick up some souvenirs 1 hour

7. Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple and some recent creations. 1 hour

8. Kencho-ji Temple Kenchoji (建長寺, Kenchōji) is the number one of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. The oldest Zen temple in Kamakura, Kenchoji was founded by the ruling regent Hojo Tokiyori in 1253 during the Kencho Era after which it was named. Its first head priest was Rankei Doryu, a Zen priest from China. Although considerably smaller than during its heydays, Kenchoji still consists of a large number of temple buildings and subtemples, and stretches from the entrance gate at the bottom of the valley far into the forested hills behind. After passing through the Sanmon main gate, visitors will see Kenchoji's temple bell (Bonsho), designated a national treasure, on their right. 1 hour

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Kimono Sizes: for woman 150cm-170cm, for men 165cm-200cm. If you cannot find a perfect fit Kimono, the professional staff can dress you in the Kimono as best as they can.
Start time: Your start time for the experience may vary. The estimated time for the experience will be about 1 hour from the tour start.
Your tour will be of 2 to 3 sights that you decide on with your guide from the itinerary list.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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