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Kamakura: Visit Great Buddha and shopping experience

By gotcha
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $141 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Kotokuin Temple is famous for having the three largest Buddha statues in Japan. You will be amazed at its size. It is also the only temple in the deeply historical city of Kamakura where you can even enter the inside of the Great Buddha. It is also a popular spot for tourists of all nationalities. After visiting Kotokuin, enjoy shopping for Kamakura souvenirs! You can see everything from famous ninja weapons such as shuriken and swords to more familiar items such as magnets and playing cards.

Activity location

  • 2-chōme-14-16 Hase
    • 16 14
    • 248-0016, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tully's Coffee
    • 10 14
    • 248-0016, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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Kamakura: Visit Great Buddha and shopping experience
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 a.m.
Price details
CA $140.79 x 1 AdultCA $140.79
Total
Price is CA $140.79
Until Sun, Aug 3

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee to the womb of the Great Buddha
  • What's includedWhat's includedtour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee for Kotokuin Temple (visit to the Great Buddha)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedShopping cost at each stores (it depends on the guest and store)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

2-chōme-14-16 Hase
  • 15m
The store sells a variety of bean products and is famous in Japan. Why not buy a variety of souvenirs?
4-chōme-2-28 Hase
  • 45m
A representative temple of Kamakura. It is home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura and is crowded with many people from Japan and abroad. It is a place worth visiting at least once if you visit Kamakura. It is one of the three great Buddha statues in Japan (Kamakura, Nara, and Gifu). It is the only temple in the deeply historical city of Kamakura where you can even enter the Great Buddha.
4-chōme-2-26 Hase
  • 15m
This souvenir shop is located in front of the Daibutsu-sama gate. Once inside the store, you will be surprised to see a display of imitation swords and other weapons. This store has a very good selection of shuriken and swords. If you find something you like, you can buy it.
4-chōme-1-6 Hase
  • 15m
Visitors can shop for souvenirs of Kamakura and other Japanese cultural items at the stores. We hope you will find your favourite souvenirs to remember your trip to Japan.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES2-chōme-14-16 Hase
    • 16 14
    • 248-0016, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLETully's Coffee
    • 10 14
    • 248-0016, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

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