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Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase Temple
Product code 460527P1
From
From JPY 29,000
Dates
Available from Feb 27, 2024
Start times
12:30 PM, 9:30 AM, 3:30 PM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM
Travelers
Traveler ages 0-120
Options
Standard option
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 29,000
Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase Temple
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Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of Japan's must-see marvels, the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Your personal photographer will guide you and expertly capture your portraits against this majestic backdrop. Also, explore the nearby Hase Temple, a charming hidden gem often overlooked by other tour guides. With panoramic views of the sea, lush gardens, ponds full of koi fish, and a majestic temple dedicated to the Buddha of Kindness, this place is perfect for a fun-filled portrait session with your personal photographer. Within 72 hours, you will receive 30+ professionally edited portraits in a stylish online photo gallery, a fantastic souvenir of your unique travels in Kamakura for you to share and cherish forever.
Overview
Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of Japan's must-see marvels, the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Your personal photographer will guide you and expertly capture your portraits against this majestic backdrop. Also, explore the nearby Hase Temple, a charming hidden gem often overlooked by other tour guides. With panoramic views of the sea, lush gardens, ponds full of koi fish, and a majestic temple dedicated to the Buddha of Kindness, this place is perfect for a fun-filled portrait session with your personal photographer. Within 72 hours, you will receive 30+ professionally edited portraits in a stylish online photo gallery, a fantastic souvenir of your unique travels in Kamakura for you to share and cherish forever.
What's Included
Included
30+ professionally edited photos delivered digitally within 72 hours
90-minute guided tour of the Great Buddha and Hase Temple
A collection of candid and stylized portraits for a comprehensive set of photos
A beautiful online gallery of your photos for you to share with others
Relaxed portrait session with personalised guidance on posing for natural and flattering photos
A professional local photographer will take your photos during the tour
Fun stories and historical insights told by the photographer-guide
Not included
Customers must arrange transportation to and from the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
Tickets to enter Kotoku-in temple (300 yen, about USD 2) and Hase temple (400 yen, about USD 3).
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Meet us at the entrance of Kōtoku-in, the temple where the Great Buddha is located. As you approach the entrance, you'll notice a pair of impressive guardian statues standing at the gate. Your photographer-guide will meet you here. Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time of your tour.
End point
The tour ends at Hase temple which is the last site we visit in this tour. The closest station is Hase station, a 5-minute walk away.
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 1
Your tour starts at Kamakura's Kotoku-in, the temple that houses the Great Buddha. Our highly skilled photographer-guide will warmly welcome you at the designated meeting point. The photographer-guide will share with you fascinating facts about the Great Buddha, set a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, and guide you to spots that offer the best views and lighting for your portraits with the Great Buddha as a stunning backdrop.
Stop 2
50 minutesAdmission not included
Stop 2
Your journey will continue with a 10-minute walk to Hase Temple, a charming hidden gem often overlooked by other tour guides. Your photographer-guide will snap your portraits as you marvel at the panoramic views of the sea, the labyrinth of ancient caves, the lush gardens with seasonal flowers, the ponds full of koi fish, and the majestic temple dedicated to Kannon, the Buddha of Kindness.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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