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Registration for "Hiking in Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura" closed on November 24, 2010 (Wed). Reservations are preferable, but you can participate even without reservations.Please sign up at the tour desk upon arrival.
We look forward to serving you again.
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| It is also possible to join the hike on the day of the event but a prior application is more convenient! | English-speaking staff is available to help you! | English maps are also available. A wonderful free gift is included! Customers who make a reservation through the Internet will receive another wonderful free gift as well! |
There are no time limits, etc. Please enjoy the hiking in your own way! |
| Date | November 25th, 2010 (Thu) |   A Unique Button & Hiking Map |
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| Application Time | 9:00 - 11:00 |
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| Nearest Station | Kamakura Station on the Yokosuka Line |
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| Reception Area | Kamakura Station "Go out of the ticket gate at the East Exit and the reception area will be immediately on your right. The reception staff will be waiting for you." * In the event of rain, go out of the ticket gate at the East Exit and the reception area will be immediately on your left. The reception staff will be waiting for you. |
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| Walking Time | Approx. 1 hour (excluding tours of establishments) | |
| Walking Distance | Approx. 4 km | |
| Reception Hours at the End of the Course | Until 4pm (small presents will be given to hikers who reach the goal before this time) |
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| Tour Fee | Free of charge |
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| Lunch | Feel free to bring your own lunch. |
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| Guide | Each hiker will be given their own map so you can walk around freely. * Each Kamakura welcome guide has a flag so that he or she can be easily identified. |
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- Some establishments charge an admission fee. In this case, please purchase an admission ticket on arrival at the establishment.
[Admission fee for Kotoku-in Temple (home of the Great Buddha of Kamakura)]
200 yen /Adults, Students (age 13-18); 150 yen /Students (age 6-12)
* There is a separate admission fee of 20 yen for entering the interior of the statue.
* Free admission for teachers leading a group
* No charge for children under six
[Admission fee for entering the grounds of the Hase-dera Temple (home of the Hase Kannon)]
300 yen /Adults, 12 and over; 100 yen /Children
* Separate admission fees for entering the temple itself are required. - You will be walking for about one hour so please wear sturdy clothes and shoes, etc. on the hike.
- The event will still take place even if it is raining on the day. In the event of rain please bring your rain gear with you.
- Please take all of your trash home with you. Thank you for your cooperation.
Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura is the principle object of worship at Kotoku-in Temple and is famous as an outdoor seated great Buddha. Approximately 11.3 meters tall and weighing approximately 121 tons, it is the second biggest Buddha statue in Japan after the Great Buddha (the Rushana Buddha) in Nara's Todai-ji Temple. Even now, over 750 years after it was constructed, the statue retains most of its original form and it has become the Mecca of Kamakura tourism. We also recommend that you enter the interior of the Great Buddha.
Hase-dera Temple
This is an ancient temple dating back to before the Kamakura Period. It features a number of important temple buildings and the principle object of worship, a Kannon with 11 heads, stands 9.18 meters tall and is said to be the tallest wooden Kannon statue in Japan. Inside the temple grounds made colorful by the various flowering plants in each of the four seasons, there is an Observation Platform from which you can look out over the sea and town of Kamakura, enabling you to enjoy the beautiful views.
We hope you will enjoy this hiking course which will give you the chance to feel the abundant charm of the history, culture and nature of Kamakura even more than before.
This is the main street of Kamakura which is at the same time the approach road to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu Shrine. Many worshippers throng the dankazura (raised walkway) in the middle of the street which is very busy as it is the heart of Kamakura. You can also see historical buildings, the streets of the ancient capital, etc.
This is a time-honored beach for swimming that has continuously been popular as the Mecca of sea swimming since the Meiji Period.
Even now, over 750 years after it was constructed, the Great Buddha of Kamakura retains most of its original form and it has become the Mecca of Kamakura tourism. We also recommend that you enter the interior of the Great Buddha.
* This establishment charges an admission fee of 200 yen for adults and students age 13-18 and 150 yen for elementary school students age 6-12. There is a separate admission fee of 20 yen for entering the interior of the statue.
* There are explanations in English given by volunteer guides.
This is an ancient temple dating back to before the Kamakura Period. It is a place where you will be able to feel the history of Japan, including the Main Hall which has been designated as a national treasure, the noboriro (wooden staircase with a roof) which has been designated as an important cultural property, etc.
* Admission fee for entering the grounds of the Hase-dera Temple (home of the Hase Kannon): 300 yen for adults and 100 yen for elementary school students. Separate admission fees for entering the temple itself are required.
* There are explanations in English given by volunteer guides.
For hikers who reach the goal early, why don't you try the Enoshima Hike? You will be able to enjoy outstanding views. On a clear day you can even see Mt. Fuji. We also recommend hiking while watching the sunset.
This ticket is recommended if you are going to enjoy the Enoshima Hike!
Kamakura is a tourist destination close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area and can be reached in approximately one hour, without transferring trains, from Tokyo Station　or Shinjuku Station. You can also go to Kamakura from Yokohama in approximately 25 minutes.
Please refer to the tables below for the trains which reach Kamakura between 9am and 11am when the hiking reception will be open.
| Yokosuka Line (JR Line) |
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| Tokyo Station | dep. | 7:55 | 9:43 |
| Kamakura Station | arr. | 8:50 | 10:38 |
* Platform 1 on the fourth basement floor (the same platform as the N'EX)
| Shonan Shinjuku Line (JR Line) |
Shonan Shinjuku Line (JR Line) |
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| Shinjuku Station | dep. | 8:23 | 9:49 |
| Kamakura Station | arr. | 9:20 | 10:47 |
| Yokosuka Line (JR Line) |
Shonan Shinjuku Line (JR Line) |
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| Yokohama Station | dep. | 8:26 | 10:23 |
| Kamakura Station | arr. | 8:50 | 10:47 |
Also, after the hiking event why don't you make a side trip to Yokohama? It can be reached in 25 minutes by train from Kamakura Station. Yokohama has many hot spring areas so it is ideal for healing your tired body! It is a popular tourist destination where many visitors from other countries go to relax and unwind.
Click here for detailed tourist information about Yokohama
This ticket is recommended if you want good-value travel in Yokohama!