Shinjuku ⇒ Kamakura (Day Trip)
- Day trip
Sample fare only. Toll fees, parking fees and other actual costs are extra. On weekends and in peak seasons, expect about 20% more than on weekdays.
About this itinerary
Based on an actual booking for a group of about 11 people (sightseeing with colleagues or local friends).
Along the way, it stops at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura Hachinoki (lunch), the Great Buddha of Kamakura and Komachi-dori Street, and the tour ends at Tokyo Station.
It leaves the meeting point at 8:30 and is scheduled to arrive around 17:30.
There are 5 stops, but with no transfers you can allow more time for sightseeing.
Itinerary
- 8:30Ryokan in Tokyo
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Located in the center of Kamakura, this shrine is known for its ties to Minamoto no Yoritomo. You can walk to the main shrine along the approach that continues from Wakamiya-oji Avenue.
- Kamakura Hachinoki (lunch)
- Great Buddha of Kamakura
The principal image of Kotoku-in Temple: a seated Amida Buddha, a National Treasure known for sitting in the open air.
- Komachi-dori Street
A shopping street running from the east exit of Kamakura Station toward Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, lined with street-food stands and souvenir shops.
- 17:30Tokyo Station
Tokyo's gateway, where the Shinkansen lines and conventional lines meet. The red-brick Marunouchi Station Building is one of its highlights.
Understanding the fare
The sample fare for this itinerary is ¥137,500 (minibus, 11 people, 9 hours).
This amount includes the minibus, the driver, fuel and vehicle insurance.
Expressway tolls to the Kamakura area and parking fees at stops such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine are not included in the fare and are charged separately at actual cost.
Weekends and peak seasons cost more than weekdays: about 20% higher as a rough guideline. If you tell us the date, times and addresses of the stops, we will prepare a quotation for your itinerary.
Choosing the bus
A minibus seats 21–27, the right size for this itinerary with 11 people.
A medium bus gives more seating and luggage space, but the rate is higher and it may have difficulty getting into stops on narrow roads.
With a slightly smaller group, you could also choose a commuter van (13 seats) to keep the fare down.
FAQ
- What should we do about the driver's lunch?
- In most cases, customers arrange it. If you tell the restaurant how many drivers there are, it may be able to prepare meals for the drivers. This is not mandatory.
- Can we eat boxed lunches (bento) on the bus?
- Yes, you can. Please take your trash with you.
- Does the fare change if our group grows or shrinks from 11 people?
- As long as you stay within the seating capacity of the minibus, the fare is the same even if the number of people changes. If you exceed the capacity, the bus type changes, and so does the fare.
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