Kamakura Half-Day Tour and Lunch with Halal and Vegan Options
Kamakura Half-Day Tour and Lunch with Halal and Vegan Options
10 meals
Take a day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura! Enjoy a guided tour of shrines, temples, and shopping streets, then wind down with lunch tailored to your dietary needs (halal & vegan options).
Highlights
Explore Kamakura’s historic temples, gardens, and shrines
Enjoy a Japanese lunch with vegetarian and halal options available
Stroll through Komachi-dori with a local guide
10 meals
Experience Details
Dubbed the Kyoto of the East, Kamakura seamlessly blends traditional history and culture, serving as Japan's former political capital and offering stunning seaside views of Mount Fuji.
Kamakura, in nearby Kanagawa Prefecture, is less than an hour by train from central Tokyo. Its green mountains and historic sites make it a perfect day trip away from the city’s bustle.
Discover Kamakura’s history and local flavors on this half-day tour, led by a knowledgeable guide who will share the stories behind the city’s famous temples and shrines. Halal, vegan, and vegetarian options ensure everyone can enjoy Japanese cuisine while sightseeing.
Your experience begins when you meet your guide at JR Kamakura Station. From there, you’ll take a short journey to Jomyoji Temple, a Zen temple known for its serene dry landscape garden, perfect for a moment of reflection.
Next, head to Hokokuji Temple, also known as the Bamboo Temple, and enjoy the peaceful bamboo grove along with a cup of matcha at the teahouse. After exploring the temples, return to Kamakura Station for lunch at a nearby restaurant with halal, vegan, and vegetarian options.
Following your meal, explore Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the 800-year-old heart of Kamakura, and learn about Hachiman, the guardian deity of samurai warriors, while wandering the shrine grounds.
Finish your tour with a relaxing walk along Komachi-dori, a lively street full of shops, cafes, and local eateries, then return to JR Kamakura Station, where you can continue exploring on your own.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Traveling within the tour will be on public transportation
- If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking
- Only in August and September, a watermelon splitting experience in Yuigahama can also be arranged. Please inquire with your host if you are interested in this option
- Tour duration can be extended at a rate of 6,000 yen per group, per hour. During the peak months of March, April, and October, the rate is 8,000 yen per hour. (Payable in cash)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your guide at the East Exit of the JR Kamakura Station (about 1 hour from Tokyo Station by train). A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Nestled below the bustling city of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture is as diverse in its environment as its food is delicious; Kanagawa offers Chinese street food and craft beer in Yokohama and fresh seafood from Kamakura and Enoshima, as well as natural beauty and mountainous produce in the hot spring town of Hakone near the base of Mount Fuji.
Our host, Toshi, did an excellent job touring us around Kamakura. She takes her time to explain the shrines, temples and local sites. She provides insight into the culture and history that you wo...read more
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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat dietary options are available for lunch during the tour?
How do I get to Kamakura for this day trip?
Which temples and shrines are included in the tour?
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