Kamakura, Odawara and Lake Ashi Tour
Do you want to explore the surroundings of Tokyo? Visit the cities of Kamakura and Odawara and get to know their main monuments at your leisure. Temples, a tea ceremony, Lake Ashi and the second largest Buddha sculpture in Japan will be part of this tour.
Kamakura, Odawara and Lake Ashi Tour
At 8:45 am, we'll meet next to the 'Love' sculpture, located in Tokyo's Shinjuku district. There the bus will be waiting for us to take us to Kamakura, only an hour and a half away. Are you ready to discover the main charms of this city? Let's go there!
The first stop will be at a small shrine surrounded by a beautiful Japanese garden. We'll be engulfed by an atmosphere of calm that will accompany us for one of the most ancient traditions of the country: the tea ceremony. During 30 minutes we'll follow the explanations of a master to learn how to correctly make matcha tea, an unforgettable experience!
Afterwards, we'll go to the Tsurugaoka Hachiman temple-gū, the most important Shinto sanctuary in Kamakura. We'll leave you 40 minutes to explore the outside of this 11th century building and to stroll through its gardens full of cherry trees.
Afterwards, we'll have a delicious lunch composed of small taster dishes of Japanese cuisine. Once you have recovered your strength, we'll take you to see the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the second largest Buddha sculpture in Japan. It's over 13 metres long and weighs 93 tons!
We'll not leave Kamakura without visiting the Buddhist temple of Hase Dera. There, we'll make a brief stop so that you can enjoy the exteriors of this sanctuary, famous for housing more than 50,000 small sculptures.
And we're going to Odawara! Once we arrive at the castle, we'll leave you half an hour of free time so that you can get to know the surroundings. From here, we'll head to our last destination: Lake Ashi. During 20 minutes we'll tour these surroundings enjoying incredible views of Mount Fuji.
We'll finish the tour arriving back in Tokyo at 7 pm.
Covid-19 Measures
All of our providers comply with local legislation and applicable health recommendations regarding protective material and safety to help avoid the spread of Covid-19.
Price
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Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a escort that simultaneously speaks in English and other languages.
Included
Transport by minibus or bus.
English speaking guide.
Tea ceremony.
Lunch.
When to book?
Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
Bookings are permitted up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places.
Digital voucher
We will send you a voucher that you can show on your phone to take part in the activity.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you still have more questions, check out our section on frequently asked questions. If you need help to book an activity or have any enquiries, please contact us.
Accessibility
No (not suitable for people with reduced mobility).
Cancellations
Meeting point
Shinjuku Station "LOVE" Sculpture.
