Tokyo: Kamakura, Enoshima Trip With Train Ride, Great Buddha Day Tours

About this experience

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Highlights

• Explore Enoshima Island, visit the shrine, and enjoy panoramic views
• Ride the charming Enoden Train and enjoy views of the coastline
• Marvel at the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a towering bronze statue

What's included

• Admission for Enoden train rideDriverParking feeRound-trip transportation from TokyoTour guide

How to use

1. Show Mobile Ticket
2. At Redemption Counter

What to expect

The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a Buddha statue in Kotoku-in, a symbol of ancient Kamakura and designated as a national treasure of Japan. The history of this bronze statue can be traced back to the Kamakura period in 1252. The Great Buddha is about 11.3 meters high and weighs 121 tons. It is second only to the bronze Buddha of Todaiji in Nara in Japan. Entering Kotoku-in from the Niomen Gate in the south, wash your hands in the Tezuisha, and then enter the central courtyard, you will be greeted by the huge Kamakura Buddha. This Buddha Amitabha sits on a high platform, and its face and posture are in the style of Chinese Song Dynasty Buddha statues popular in the Kamakura period. If you come here during the cherry blossom season, the Kamakura Buddha under the blue sky and white clouds is even more special. The Great Buddha of Kamakura was originally made of wood, but it collapsed due to the storm. Later, it was cast in bronze again. It is said that its whole body was covered with gold leaf at that time, and it was enshrined in the Great Buddha Hall. Since a tsunami in the Muromachi era engulfed the Great Buddha Hall, the Great Buddha of Kamakura has been sitting alone on the open-air pedestal. Around the corridor centered on the Great Buddha, you can see various stone tablets related to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. One of the stone tablets is also engraved with the sentence "Sakyamuni is a beautiful man". Inside the corridor facing the right side of the Great Buddha, there is a pair of large straw sandals about 1 meter long. It is said that children in Ibaraki Prefecture weaved offerings to the Great Buddha. Continue to walk to the back mountain, you can take pictures of the Buddha from a high place and from different angles. There is also a Guanyue Hall dedicated to Guanyin Bodhisattva. In addition, the Great Buddha of Kamakura is only a minute walk from Hase-dera Temple, which can be visited by the way.

Things to note

• Walking shoes are recommended.4.Bring some cash, as certain locations may not accept credit cards.5.In case of bad weather, traffic, or holiday congestion, the return time might be later than planned
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure
• There are many tour groups at the location.No refund for later or no show 2.You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver's contact information.3.Please check the weather forecast and dress co
• We suggest leaving your schedule open after the tour.6.This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries
• The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.7.Vehicle type will be arranged based on the group size and cannot be specified in advanceNot allowed items:Food in the vehicleNot suitable for:Wheelchair usersGood to know:1.Please arrive at the mee
• Walking shoes are recommended.4.Bring some cash, as certain locations may not accept credit cards.5.In case of bad weather, traffic, or holiday congestion, the return time might be later than planned
• The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.7.Vehicle type will be arranged based on the group size and cannot be specified in advance
• There are many tour groups at the location.No refund for later or no show 2.You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver's contact information.3.Please check the weather forecast and dress co
• We suggest leaving your schedule open after the tour.6.This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries
• This may result in less time at attractions, changes to the itinerary, or cancellations
• This may result in less time at attractions, changes to the itinerary, or cancellations

Terms & conditions

1.Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. There are many tour groups at the location.No refund for later or no show 2.You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver's contact information.

3.Please check the weather forecast and dress comfortably. Walking shoes are recommended.

4.Bring some cash, as certain locations may not accept credit cards.

5.In case of bad weather, traffic, or holiday congestion, the return time might be later than planned. This may result in less time at attractions, changes to the itinerary, or cancellations. We suggest leaving your schedule open after the tour.

6.This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries. The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.

7.Vehicle type will be arranged based on the group size and cannot be specified in advance

Not allowed items:

Food in the vehicle

Not suitable for:

Wheelchair users

Good to know:

1.Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before departure. There are many tour groups at the location.No refund for later or no show 2.You will receive an email the evening before the tour with important details, including the guide and driver's contact information.

3.Please check the weather forecast and dress comfortably. Walking shoes are recommended.

4.Bring some cash, as certain locations may not accept credit cards.

5.In case of bad weather, traffic, or holiday congestion, the return time might be later than planned. This may result in less time at attractions, changes to the itinerary, or cancellations. We suggest leaving your schedule open after the tour.

6.This is a shared group tour with participants from various countries. The guide will offer explanations in multiple languages.

7.Vehicle type will be arranged based on the group size and cannot be specified in advance