Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

It is a gigantic bronze statue of Amida Buddha (13.5m, 44 ft.) in an open air. It is the only national treasure in Kamakura. You can enter inside the body for only 20 yen. (admission fee 200 yen per pers.)

30 minutes

Hokoku-ji

Rated 3 stars in the Michelin travel guide. The temple is famous for having the most beautiful bamboo grove in Kamakura. You can enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweet in a teahouse overlooking the bamboo grove. (admission fee 600 yen per pers. including matcha and sweet) (20 to 60mn)

30 minutes

Hasedera Temple

It’s known as a temple of flowers. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas around late May to late June, and maple leaves in autumn. It’s also famous for 9.18 meter-tall gilded wooden eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. (admission fee 400 yen per pers.) (30 to 60mn)

30 minutes

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the god of war and the god of the samurai in general. It is a popular site for weddings and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season.  (30 to 60mn)

30 minutes

Kamakura Komachidori

It is a long shopping street near Tsurugaoka Hahchimangu Shrine. The street is lined up with numbers of restaurants, cafes and shops. Some popular souvenirs are carved lacquerware (Kamakura-bori), pigeon-shaped cookies (Toshimaya Hato sable), and bean snacks (Kamakura mameya). (20 to 80mn)

20 minutes

Kencho-ji Temple

It’s the oldest and the highest ranking zen temple in Kamakura. It offers meditation practice on certain dates. Zen t-shirts are sold here. (admission fee 500 yen per pers.)

30 minutes

Engaku-ji Temple

It is the second important zen temple in Kamakura, famous for its large temple gate and bell. You can find the grave of famous film director Yasujiro Ozu here. There is a café within the temple compound where you can enjoy lunch, Japanese sweets, and matcha green tea and other drinks on certain dates. (admission fee 300 yen per pers.)

30 minutes

Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)

It is famous for blue hydrangeas from late May to late June. Many people queue up to take a picture of the circular window in the main hall which frames the scenery of the garden behind it. (admission fee 500 yen per pers.)

30 minutes

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Shinto Shrine where is believed an increase of income by washing cahs with its holy water.

30 minutes

Tokeiji Temple

This quiet little temple served as a shelter for women who suffered abuse by their husbands and sought a divorce at a time when only men were allowed to ask for a divorce. Visitors can enjoy flowers all year round, such as plums in early spring, iris and climbing hydrangea in June, in gardens stretching back to the wooded hills.(admission fee 200 yen per pers.)

30 minutes

Kamakura Kokomae Station (Pass By)

This photogenic railroad crossing having the beautiful blue sea in the background was used in the opening sequence of a famous Japanese anime “Slam Dunk”. A short photo stop is possible.

Yokohama Minato Mirai 21

Minato Mirai 21 is a seaside urban area in central Yokohama. Some major attractions are the Landmark Tower (the second tallest building in Japan), Cosmo World amusement park, and the Red Brick Warehouses shopping center.   (30 to 60mn)

30 minutes

Sankeien Gardens

It is a traditional and typical Japanese-style garden designed by a wealthy businessman. 17 precious buildings transferred from Kyoto and other places are skillfully arranged to match the beauty of the garden. (admission fee 700 yen per pers.) (30 to 90mn)

30 minutes

Enoshima Island

There are various attractions such as a shrine, aquarium, botanical garden, observation tower and caves. Mount Fuji can be viewed from various places if the weather permits. (30 to 150 mn)

30 minutes

Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden

Enjoy the panoramic scenic view of the Yokohama Bay area and bay of Tokyo from 273m (900f) high. You can also get a good view of Mt. Fuji on a clear day. (admission fee 1000 yen per pers.)

30 minutes

Yamashita Park

If you feel like strolling in a park with a coffee in hand, Yamashita Park would be ideal as it is beloved by the locals to come and relax. Street performers are here to entertain on the weekend. A photo stop is possible upon request

10 minutes

Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal

You can get a very beautiful view of the Yokohama Minato Mirai area

10 minutes

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Another scenic viewing point and landmark of Yokohama bay area with it's The English garden. It is located next to the residential districts of the western people when Yokohama opened as one of the important international ports at the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate.

10 minutes

Yokohama Chinatown (Pass By)

If you want to try Chinese food while you are in Japan or to have a different feeling, the biggest Chinatown in Japan is in Yokohama. Possible to make a stop or have lunch upon request.

Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama

Run by Nisshin, the very first company that invented Cup noodles. You can learn about the story of the instant noodle, topping and making your original noodle, try different tastes from worldwide noodles, and get some original souvenirs only found in this unique place.(admission fee 500 yen per pers.) (45 to 90mn)

45 minutes

Shinyokohama Ramen Museum

If you are a ramen lover, Shinyokohama ramen museum is a must go place.You can enjoy 8 different type of ramen all in one place (admission fee 310 yen per pers.)

1 hour