Barrier Free Transportation in Kamakura, No Guide (Tokyo Dep.)
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This product comes with a private vehicle that is accessible for wheelchair users. Take a breath of fresh sea air when you visit Kamakura. Kamakura’s temples and shrines are known for beautiful gardens. The over 11 meters tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Notes 1. Your tour doesn't come with a licensed guide. 2. Your tour will include an English-speaking driver that is also a registered caregiver. 3. Your driver will assist you when boarding and disembarking the vehicle. 4. Your driver will not be able to assist you during mealtime or any other eating-related activities. 5. Your driver will not be able to assist you with restrooms, diapers, osmate bags, or other support relating to the aforementioned needs. 6. To create your own personalized tour, select 3 to 4 must-sees from the itinerary list. 7. Travel time between Tokyo and Kamakura is about 70 min.8 hours
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Private Transportation that is accessible for wheelchairs users
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
English Speaking Driver
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
2-1-31 Yukinoshita, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0005The 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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location2
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
4 Chome-2-28 Hase, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0016The 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location3
Hasedera Temple
3-11-2 Hase, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0016Hasedera (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
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Hokoku-ji
2-7-4 Jomyoji, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0003Hokokuji Temple is best known for the beautiful, small bamboo grove found behind the temple's main hall, which lies thick with over 2000 dark green bamboo stalks. A few narrow pathways lead through the bamboo to a tea house where, for a small fee, you can sit and enjoy a cup of matcha tea while enjoying views into the bamboo grove. Also located behind the temple are a series of shallow caves carved into the hillsides, which are believed to hold the ashes of some of the later Ashikaga lords.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location5
Kamakura Hiking Trails
, Kamakura, JapanKamakura is surrounded by the ocean in the south and by wooded hills in all other directions. Attractive hiking trails lead through the woods along these hills and connect various atmospheric temples. They are a great way to travel between some of Kamakura's sights. Many of the trails do not take long to complete - typically between 30 to 90 minutes - and allow visitors to enjoy a mix of nature and cultural sights.20 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Engaku-ji Temple
409 Yamanouchi, , Kamakura, Japan, 247-0062ngakuji (円覚寺) is one of the leading Zen temples in Eastern Japan and the number two of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Engakuji was founded by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune in the year 1282, one year after the second invasion attempt by the Mongols had been reverted. One purpose of the new temple was to pay respect to the fallen Japanese and Mongolian soldiers.
Engakuji is built into the slopes of Kita-Kamakura's forested hills. The first main structure encountered upon entering the temple grounds is the Sanmon main gate, which dates from 1783. Behind it stands the temple's main hall, the Butsuden, which displays a wooden statue of the Shaka Buddha. The Butsuden was rebuilt relatively recently in 1964 after the former building was lost in an earthquake.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location7
Kencho-ji Temple
8 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Japan, 247-0062Kenchoji (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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location8
Zeniarai Benten Shrine (銭洗弁天) is a popular shrine in western Kamakura, which people visit to wash their money (zeniarai means "coin washing"). It is said that money washed in the shrine's spring, will double.
Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura government, ordered the shrine's construction after a god appeared in his dream and recommended him to build the shrine in order to bring peace to the country. Because the dream occurred on the day of the snake, in the month of the snake of the year of the snake, the shrine was later also dedicated to Benten, a Buddhist goddess associated with snakes.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- *If your hotel or desired pickup point is not on the list, please contact us. * This tour is for the sightseeing in Kamakura but a vehicle depart from Tokyo. *Please be aware that we can only offer pick up within the 23 wards of Tokyo. The 23 wards of Tokyo include: Chiyoda, Chuou, Minato, Shinjuku, Bunkyo, Taito, Sumida, Koto, Shinagawa, Meguro, Ota, Setagaya, Shibuya, Nakano, Suginami, Toshima, Kita, Arakawa, Itabashi, Nerima, Adachi, Katsushika, Edogawa.
- Travelers will be picked up 10 minutes before departure time
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Additional Information
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by Japan Guide AgencyCreated on 03 Feb 2023Created on 23 Jun 2025
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