Mount Fuji, Kamakura, Lake Ashi and Oshino Hakkai - Full-Day Tour - Day Tour

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Embark on a thrilling excursion from Tokyo to explore some of Japan's most stunning landscapes and historically significant landmarks. This guided bus tour promises a comfortable and informative experience, led by an expert guide who will provide intriguing insights into each destination, immersing you in the rich culture of Japan.

Your journey begins with a visit to Kamakura. Continue your adventure with a visit to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, a monumental bronze statue symbolizing the tranquility and magnificence of Japanese Buddhism. Your journey then takes you to the Hakone Viewpoint, where you can take in the breathtaking panoramas of the surrounding mountains and valleys, offering an unforgettable glimpse of Japan's natural beauty.

Next, glide across the serene waters of Lake Ashi, with the possibility of seeing Mount Fuji majestically rise in the distance, depending on the weather. This unique encounter with Japan's most iconic peak will leave you in awe. After your boat ride, explore the picturesque village of Oshino Hakkai, famous for its pristine ponds nourished by the subterranean waters of Mount Fuji. Here, you'll have time to enjoy a traditional Japanese meal at a local restaurant, savoring authentic flavors while enjoying the scenic environment.

The tour culminates at Lake Kawaguchi, one of the five Fuji lakes nestled at the base of Mount Fuji. Part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, the lake is renowned for its striking natural beauty. Enjoy free time to explore, unwind, and take photos that will preserve the memories of this extraordinary day.

 

The most impressive site in the ancient city and religious center of Kamakura, located 30 mi/50 km south of Tokyo, is the photogenic Daibutsu, a giant 120-ton/108-metric ton bronze statue of the Buddha. The statue has an amazing history: Cast in the 13th century, it originally was housed in a temple about a mile/kilometer farther inland. In 1495, a giant tsunami washed the temple away, and since then the Daibutsu has sat in the open. Free Kamakura Travel
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Kamakura also offers scores of ancient shrines and temples, many of them scattered in the hills that surround the city on three sides. The imposing Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine is in the center of town; Zeni-arai Benten (the "money-washing" shrine) is also a favorite pilgrimage spot; Engakuji is one of the oldest and most important Zen monasteries in Japan; and Tokeiji (the Bamboo Temple) is also an atmospheric site.

The Museum of Modern Art, Kamakura and Hayama, in the precinct of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, was designed by a Japanese student of Le Corbusier. Kamakura also boasts one of the closest beaches to Tokyo.

You can take a ride on the Enoden, a railway that is part train, part streetcar, that runs along the coast from Kamakura to Enoshima, a traditional pilgrimage spot, and then to Fujisawa, southwest of Yokohama. This journey will give you unique glimpses of the hills and ocean (and some people's backyards).