Kamakura Half-Day Tour w/ Lunch (Halal & Vegan Options)

Dubbed the Kyoto of the East, Kamakura combines traditional history and culture as Japan's former political capital with seaside views of Mount Fuji. Located in neighboring Kanagawa Prefecture, Kamakura is less than an hour by train from central Tokyo and makes for an exceptional day trip to trade in the bustle of the city for a fresh seaside escape surrounded by green mountains and dotted with historical sites. Dive into fascinating history and unique gourmet in this Kamakura half-day tour with a professional guide who will tell you the stories behind the city's quintessential temples and shrines. You'll explore a bustling shopping street where you'll enjoy lunch suited to your dietary needs. This experience is designed so guests who follow halal, vegan, and vegetarian diets can comfortably enjoy Japanese cuisine alongside delightful sightseeing in Kamakura. Itinerary: -Meet your guide at the JR Kamakura Station. -Take a bus to Jomyoji, a magnificent Zen temple with a beautiful dry landscape garden -Visit Hokokuji Temple — known as the bamboo temple, it often draws comparisons to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto — and relax with a cup of matcha green tea at the onsite teahouse -Return to Kamakura Station by bus and enjoy a Japanese-style lunch at a local restaurant suited to your dietary needs (halal, vegan, and vegetarian options available) -Visit the 800-year-old Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, considered the heart of Kamakura, where Hachiman, the guardian deity of samurai warriors, is enshrined. Your guide will explain the fascinating history of the shrine while you explore its grounds -Wind down at the Komachi-dori shopping street, a pedestrian road lined with trendy shops and boutiques, cafes and local restaurants -Finish the tour at Kamakura JR Station, from where you are free to continue exploring on your own