From Tokyo: Kamakura, Hachimangu Shrine & Enoshima Day Tour

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Day 1 Kamakura Daibutsu, Enoden, Kamakura High School, Enoshima, Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine One-Day Tour from Tokyo

• Meet Point

  8:00 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit(Gathering on and off the bus package) 8:30 In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit(Gathering on and off the bus package) 7:00-8:30 Door-to-door pick-up from hotels in Tokyo’s 12 wards(Hotel and B&B pick-up package)

• Attractions

  Kamakura Daibutsu

  Enoshima Island

  Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
• Meal

  Not included

• Description

  08:00
  Start a beautiful journey today
  8:00 JR Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit(Gathering on and off the bus package)
  8:30 In front of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at Shinjuku West Exit(Gathering on and off the bus package)
  7:00-8:30 Door-to-door pick-up from hotels in Tokyo’s 12 wards(Hotel and B&B pick-up package)
  Remarks: 1. Shinjuku District 2. Chiyoda District 3. Chuo District 4. Taito District Hotels/B&Bs can directly confirm door-to-door pick-up
  Others (5. Minato City, 6. Shibuya City, 7. Toshima City, 8. Nakano City, 9. Sumida City, 10. Koto City, 11. Bunkyo City, 12. Edogawa City) require secondary confirmation.
  ※We will not wait for late arrivals, so it is recommended to wait at the meeting location 10 minutes before departure.
  The pick-up order and time will be arranged by the driver based on the driving distance and other circumstances. Please understand and cooperate with each other and follow the driver's arrangements.
  
  10:00
  ▼Kamakura Daibutsu (stay for 30 minutes)
  
  The Great Buddha of Kamakura is a bronze seated statue of Amida Tathagata located in the Kotoku-in Temple of the Pure Land Buddhism in the ancient capital of Kamakura. It is commonly known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura. It is the symbol of the ancient capital of Kamakura. The Great Buddha is pure and high.11.3meters, including the height of the pedestal13.35meters, weighing approx.121Ton. The Buddha statue was built in1252In 2000, the Buddha's flatter face, lower bun and forward leaning posture were in the style of the Song Dynasty Buddha statues popular in the Kamakura period. It was a representative statue of the Kamakura period and was designated as a national treasure of Japan. Unlike the Great Buddha of Nara Todaiji Temple, which has undergone many repairs in later generations, the Great Buddha of Kamakura has basically maintained its original form, so it is very precious.
  Minamoto Yoritomo established the first samurai regime in Kamakura - the Kamakura Shogunate (1192Year-1333years), therefore, in this140In the middle of the year, Kamakura, as the center of Japan at that time, experienced tremendous development in politics, economy, culture and other aspects. However, as the central position of the Muromachi shogunate was established, Kamakura began to decline due to being squeezed out. Especially in the first year of Kangzheng (1455After the Battle of Shimogoku Furukawa in 1999, Kamakura even retreated into a village with only agriculture and fishing. Until the middle of the Edo period, with the revival of shrines and temples, Kamakura gradually evolved into an important tourist area in Japan.(Please pay for your own tickets:300Inside the Yen and the Great Buddha50yen).
  
  10:40
  ▼Enoden experience(The time required is approx.10~15point)Experience fee is included
  
  Enoden is a streetcar that connects Fujisawa to Kamakura. The route covers most of Kamakura's famous attractions, and you can also enjoy the beautiful Shonan coast scenery. As long as we talk about Kamakura, the indispensable representative means of transportation is Enoden. The scene of a train speeding past often appears in major Japanese film and animation works. Therefore, you can not only watch from a distance, but also experience the fun of riding Enoden in person.
  ※Changgu Station-In front of Kamakura High School-Enoshima Station will be reached by Enoden
  Please be sure to follow the tour guide on the way to take the tram. If you fall behind halfway, you are responsible for the consequences.
  This fee is a complimentary item and will not be refunded if you are unable to ride Enoden due to force majeure.
  
  ▼Kamakura High School (20 minutes stay)
  
  Kamakura High School is located in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the prototype of Lingnan High School in "Slam Dunk"; the intersection not far from the station is the location for the classic scene of Sakuragi Hanamichi greeting Akagi Haruko. Standing at the intersection, amid the jingling of bells, you can also feel the passionate youth memories of Slam Dunk.
  now pastNMany years later, when walking here, everyone can't help but take photos, as if to commemorate their youthful years.
  . I feel like what we are witnessing is not a memory. The sea, the campus, and the streets in the Slam Dunk scene are to everyone80The end is so important, because you can go to the place in your youth memory to seek verification, as if you feel the breath of youth again, and you can calmly have one more reason to talk to it.BYE BYE.
  
  Shonan Coast Walk
  Passing through the railway crossing and the road, and going down the stairs is the famous Shonan coast in Kanto, Japan. It is a paradise for surfers and those who enjoy seaside activities. Stroll on the beach, listen to the waves and relax. And if the weather is good, you can also see Mount Fuji directly. In addition, it is often featured in Japanese travel programs, TV, movies and other works.
  ※If there are force majeure factors such as excessive wind and waves, we may not go to the coast depending on the situation.
  
  12:00
  ▼Enoshima (stay 120 minutes)
  Regarding the initial formation of Enoshima, it is said that Emperor Kinmei13Year(552Year)4The moon began to pour out sand from the bottom of the sea, passing bytwenty oneQueen of Heaven, formed a sand island. There is a touching legend about the initial formation of the island recorded in Enryakuji Temple on Mount Hiei. Legend has it that the area around Tsumura (now Kamakura City) used to be40There is a big lake, and there lives a five-headed evil dragon in the lake. It caused landslides and landslides, epidemics of disease, and flooding and typhoons. People were unable to stop its evil deeds, and the village became deserted. Therefore, the Kosha Etsu (now Koshietsu on the other side of Enoshima) was formed. In Qinming13One day of the year, suddenly dark clouds gathered over the sea, and the sky and the earth shook. A beautiful fairy appeared in the clouds, and then suddenly an island floated on the sea. The evil dragon fell in love with the fairy at first sight, and immediately promised not to do evil again, changed his past and proposed to the fairy. Due to its unremitting efforts and continuous good deeds, it finally got married to the fairy. From then on, the five-headed dragon and the gods worked together to transform the island and protect the people who lived here. It is also said that this dragon is the incarnation of Benzaiten. Even Tokugawa Ieyasu came to pay homage. During the Edo period, this place became one of the tourist destinations for people in Edo (now Tokyo). And because of Benzai Ten's musical talent, this place has always been a resort for kabuki actors.
  
  Eshima Shrine
  Eshima Shrine was founded by Emperor Kinmei13Year(552year), the routine sacrifice is4The beginning of the month. The colorful wooden Eight-Armed Bensaiten Seated Statue in the shrine, the Hizen Kuni Fujiwara Masahiro Sword, the Octagonal Gazing Turtle, the Origin of Eshima, and the Bronze Torii Gate are all precious nationally designated cultural properties. At the same time, Benzaiten is also the God of Wealth, and many worshipers and tourists come here. The money-laundering White Dragon King on the side even said that washing coins in the water here can bring wealth.
  
  14:20
  ▼Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (90 minutes stay)
  
  Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine was formerly known as Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine. It was built during the Kamakura Shogunate period.(1192Year), the central belief and patron saint of warriors. It has a deep connection with the first shogun of Kamakura and is quite famous in the Kanto area. More and Ishikimizu Hachimangu Shrine(Kyoto), Usa Hachimangu Shrine(Oita Prefecture in Kyushu)Together they are known as the three major Hachimangu Shrines in Japan. The shrine's territory is vast, and many areas are designated as national historic sites. In addition, many flowers and plants are planted inside, and it is also a famous local place for cherry blossom and maple viewing. It was also awarded one star by the Michelin Guide.
  
  Komachi Street
  Komachi Street extending from Kamakura Station to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a very famous and lively old street in Kamakura. There are many shops on both sides of the street selling all kinds of small things. Kamakura has a wide variety of souvenirs, Japanese handicrafts, and local delicacies, and is very popular among locals and tourists. Many of these restaurants are famous gourmet restaurants listed on major website platforms and guide books. If you pass by, don’t miss it.
  
  16:00
  Depart for return to Tokyo city.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.
  
  18:00
  Arrive at the entrance of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Limited at the Marunouchi North Exit/Shinjuku West Exit of JR Tokyo Station and end the day's itinerary happily!
  
  Assemble and get off the bus. VIPs picked up from hotels and B&Bs can end the trip directly at Tokyo Station or Shinjuku.
  Tokyo Station Hotel (Tokyo Station Hotel) is located in Chiyoda District, Tokyo, Japan, in the center of the Marunouchi business district. It is a composite station with upper and lower platforms. The lines currently in use are: Tohoku Shinkansen, Yamagata Shinkansen, Akita Shinkansen, Joetsu Shinkansen, Nagano Shinkansen, Tokaido Line, Chuo Line (rapid), Sobu Line (rapid), Yokosuka Line, Keiyo Line, Yamanote Line, Keihin Tohoku Line, Narita Express, Tokaido Shinkansen, Tokyo Metro , Marunouchi Line (station code: M-17). Not only is it the starting point for many railway lines in Japan, it is also one of the major large stations in Tokyo. The main building of Tokyo Station, the "Tokyo Station Red Brick Station Building", is one of Japan's national important cultural properties. It was renovated to its current appearance in 2012, completely reproducing the original appearance of the Tokyo Station building 100 years ago.
  
  Shinjuku is one of the most famous bustling business districts in Tokyo. The popular areas are mainly concentrated in the area spread out from Shinjuku Station to the surrounding areas, including Shinjuku Exit, West Exit, South Exit and other commercial districts. This is a shopper's paradise, with department stores, electronics streets, drug stores, fashionable clothing stores, etc. Department stores such as Odakyu, Keio, and Isetan are all good choices. Shinjuku is home to Japan's most famous red light district, Kabukicho, which is home to countless restaurants, bars, karaoke bars and custom business establishments. It is known as "Japan's No. 1 Happy Street".
  Shinjuku Station is one of the most important transportation hubs in Tokyo. With nearly 4 million passengers every day, it is the most visited railway station in the world. In addition, there are other well-known attractions such as Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden for cherry blossom viewing, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and Golden Street.

• Return

  15:30 Depart for return to Tokyo city.The return time is for reference only. You may return earlier due to smooth itinerary, good road conditions, etc. on the day.