This is a one-day bus tour to/from Shinjuku, a drive around Tokyo Bay, and after the Tokyo Bay cruise, a visit to the popular World Heritage Site Kamakura. There are spots at various locations, such as Umihotaru on the Tokyo Bay Aqua-line, the Sawtooth Mountain Ropeway in Chiba Prefecture, and a ride on the Tokyo Bay Ferry across Tokyo Bay, which offers beautiful views of Mt.
Fuji, Tokyo Bay, skyscrapers, Kamakura... This is the perfect one-day tour for those who want to enjoy popular sights and spectacular views in their entirety.
An English-speaking guide will accompany this tour, which is also recommended for foreigners traveling to Japan.
| Outline of this tour | Depart from Shinjuku at 8:00 AM. Drive with a panoramic view of Tokyo's skyscrapers and Tokyo Bay, and have lunch at Kanaya Port in Chiba Prefecture. Then, board the Tokyo Bay Ferry to Kamakura. Enjoy sightseeing in Kamakura and return to Shinjuku around 18:40. |
| Charge | Adults 17,000 yen (age 18 and over) Children 14,000 yen (age 6 to 17) Infants 5,100 yen (age 5 and under) ＊Fare includes bus fare, Tokyo Bay ferry ride and lunch. |
Fuji may not be visible on bad weather days. Please note that we do not guarantee the view of Mt.
Travel Tips and Highlights
Explore the World Heritage Site of Kamakura!
This tour will visit popular Kamakura spots "Kamakura Daibutsu", "Hase-ji Temple", "Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine", and finally stroll along "Komachi-dori Street".
Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Known as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, Kotokuin Temple (Kamakura Daibutsu) is synonymous with sightseeing in Kamakura.
The Daibutsu stands 11.31 m tall (13.35 m if the pedestal is included) and weighs approximately 121 tons. Casting of the present gold and steel Buddha began in 1252 (Kencho 4), and it is the only Buddha statue designated as a national treasure in Kamakura.
Hase Temple
This ancient temple is said to have existed before the Kamakura period.
The main statue, the eleven-faced Kannon, is 9.18 meters high and is said to be one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan. On the flat land where the Kannon Hall stands, there is a viewing platform from which visitors can look out over the sea of Kamakura and the town of Hase, and even the Miura Peninsula.
As a "temple of flowers," the temple grounds are decorated with seasonal flowers throughout the year, and the walkway overlooking Yuigahama beach becomes a magnificent "hydrangea path" in early summer.
Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, also known as Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, is located in Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture.
It was founded in the late 11th century as a guardian deity of the Minamoto clan, and thereafter became the guardian deity of the Kamakura samurai.
As a shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, it is a popular spot with a constant stream of visitors.
There is also a museum and a café on the premises, where visitors can enjoy tea time while admiring the spectacular view.
Komachi-dori
THIS STREET RUNS PARALLEL TO WAKAMIYA-OJI AVENUE FROM THE EAST EXIT OF JR KAMAKURA STATION TO TSURUGAOKA HACHIMAN SHRINE, AND OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SHOPPING, DINING, AND CAFÉ OPTIONS, FROM TRADITIONAL SOUVENIRS AND FASHION GOODS TO RESTAURANTS.
There are also a wide variety of gourmet foods and sweets available for eating.
*In this tour, you will enjoy Kamakura after touring Tokyo Bay by bus or ferry.
Immediately after departure, you will enjoy the view of Tokyo's skyscrapers and Tokyo Tower from the train window.
THE MEETING PLACE IS MARKED BY THE "LOVE OBJET D'ART", A 10-MINUTE WALK FROM THE SOUTH EXIT OF SHINJUKU STATION.
This object, created by American author Robert Indiana, is a famous spot that has appeared in various TV dramas.
Departing from Shinjuku, we will head toward Haneda on the Metropolitan Expressway.
From the bus windows, you will be able to see Tokyo's skyscrapers, Rainbow Bridge, and Tokyo Tower, views that can only be enjoyed by driving in a bus.
After crossing the Rainbow Bridge, you will enter the Tokyo Bay Aqualine near Haneda Airport.
The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a 15.1 km long toll road for automobiles that crosses the center of Tokyo Bay, connecting Kisarazu and Kawasaki on the opposite shore in 15 minutes. The 4.4 km from Kisarazu is a bridge and the 9.5 km from Kawasaki is a tunnel, and Umihotaru (Kisarazu man-made island) is located at the junction of the bridge and tunnel.
Umihotaru" is a spectacular spot with a view of Mt.
Arrive at Umihotaru, a parking area in the middle of Tokyo Bay.
You can enjoy a 360-degree view from the middle of Tokyo Bay. In addition to the skyscrapers of Tokyo, on a clear day you can see Mt.
Ride the Mt. Sawtooth Ropeway and enjoy the spectacular view of Tokyo Bay from the top of Mt.
After crossing the Aqualine and entering Chiba Prefecture, you will head for Mt. Sawtooth Mountain is a low mountain, 330 meters above sea level, but you can easily climb to the top via a ropeway.
This tour will also take you up to the top of Mt. Sawtooth Ropeway to enjoy the spectacular view from the top of the mountain.
From Mt. Sawtooth Mountain, if the weather permits, you can also view Japan's highest mountain, Mt. The view from Mt. Sawtooth Mountain has been selected as one of the "100 Best Fuji Views in Kanto" by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Lunch is at an oceanfront restaurant!
After seeing the spectacular view of Tokyo Bay from Mt. Sawtooth, it is time for lunch at The Fish oceanfront restaurant in Kanaya Port.
The basic menu is a mixed fry set meal, but can be changed to a seafood rice bowl if desired. Please ask the guide at the time of tour departure.
The Tokyo Bay Ferry takes you to Kamakura!
After lunch, board the Tokyo Bay Ferry from Kanaya Port for a 40-minute boat ride.
Crossing Tokyo Bay by ferry, Kurihama ((Kanagawa Prefecture).
Board the bus again for the drive to the World Heritage Site of Kamakura.
After sightseeing in Kamakura, take the bus again to Shinjuku. Enjoy a drive through the skyscrapers of central Tokyo.
After sightseeing in Kamakura, return to Shinjuku via expressway.
We will take you to the west exit of Shinjuku Station, with the skyscrapers of Shinjuku towering before your eyes.
The tour will end at the west exit of Shinjuku Station.
Perfect for sightseeing popular spots around Tokyo.
This is a very satisfying one-day tour that includes not only a bus ride but also a boat ride!
Skyscrapers and the Tokyo Tower can be seen up close as the bus travels along the Metropolitan Expressway.
The spectacular view from the Tokyo Bay Aqualine bus ride over the ocean.
The beautiful scenery that can be seen by boarding a ferry.
And Kamakura, where you can feel the history of Japan.
This is a great value one-day bus tour that allows you to enjoy the Tokyo area all in one day. Please join us.
