"Kamakura: A Romantic Journey Through Time"
Kamakura, a place full of poetry and romance. When you step on this land, it's like stepping into an ancient and beautiful painting.
Here is a Kamakura travel guide and approximate cost:
- Preparation:
- Documents: Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months. Apply for a Japanese visa in advance, the cost varies depending on the visa type and application method. Generally, a single-entry tourist visa costs around 300-500 RMB.
- Cash and payment methods: Many places in Japan still use cash, it is recommended to carry an appropriate amount of cash, such as 50,000-100,000 JPY (approximately 2,500-5,000 RMB). Also, prepare a credit card (UnionPay, Visa, MasterCard, etc.), some merchants also support Alipay and WeChat Pay.
- Internet: You can purchase a Japanese internet card in advance or activate international roaming service. The price of the internet card depends on the traffic and number of days used, generally a 5-10 day internet card costs around 100-200 RMB.
- Transportation card: If you are traveling to multiple places in Japan, it is recommended to purchase a Suica card, which can be used to take most public transportation, such as subway, bus, and tram. It can also be used for consumption in convenience stores and other places. You cannot purchase a physical card in China, but you can bind an electronic card to your Apple Wallet, which is convenient for recharging and using.
- Transportation cost:
- From Tokyo: If you depart from Ikebukuro, Shinjuku or Shibuya Station in Tokyo, take the Shonan Shinjuku Line to Kamakura Station, it takes about 1 hour and costs 920 JPY (approximately 46 RMB).
- From Narita Airport: Take the Narita Express to Ofuna Station, then transfer to the Shonan Shinjuku Line to Kamakura Station, the total journey takes about 2 hours and costs 4,800 JPY (approximately 240 RMB).
- From Haneda Airport: First, take the Keikyu Limousine Bus to Yokohama Station, then transfer to the Yokosuka Line or Shonan Shinjuku Line to Kamakura Station, it takes about 1 hour and costs 890 JPY (approximately 45 RMB).
- Local transportation: The main attractions of Kamakura are located along the Enoden line, it is recommended to purchase an Enoden one-day pass, adult 800 JPY (approximately 40 RMB) per day, unlimited number of rides and distance. If you take more than 4 rides in a day, it is more cost-effective to purchase a one-day pass.
- Accommodation cost:
- Kamakura has a variety of accommodation options, from luxury hotels to budget guesthouses. If you want convenient transportation, you can choose a hotel near Kamakura Station, the price per night is around 8,000-15,000 JPY (approximately 400-750 RMB); if you want to experience the local atmosphere, you can choose a guesthouse, the price per night is around 5,000-10,000 JPY (approximately 250-500 RMB).
- Food cost:
- Breakfast: Purchase a simple breakfast at a convenience store, such as sandwiches, bread, milk, etc., it costs around 500-1000 JPY (approximately 25-50 RMB); if you eat breakfast at a restaurant, the cost will be relatively higher, around 1000-2000 JPY (approximately 50-100 RMB).
- Lunch and dinner: Have lunch or dinner at an ordinary restaurant, the average cost per person is around 1500-3000 JPY (approximately 75-150 RMB); if you eat at some specialty restaurants or seafood restaurants, the average cost per person may be above 3000-5000 JPY (approximately 150-250 RMB). For example, tasting local seafood rice bowls, tempura rice bowls and other specialty dishes, the price will vary depending on the ingredients and restaurant level.
- Attractions and ticket fees:
- Kamakura Daibutsu: Located near Hase Station, it is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan. You can enter the Buddha's body for a visit, the ticket price is 200 JPY (approximately 10 RMB).
- Hase-dera Temple: Famous for its hydrangea flowers and the largest wooden statue of Kannon in Japan, the ticket price is 300 JPY (approximately 15 RMB).
- Hokokuji Temple: There are about 1,000 bamboo plants planted in the temple. Visiting the bamboo garden requires a payment of 200 JPY (approximately 10 RMB), and the tea fee is 300-600 JPY (approximately 15-30 RMB).
- Enoshima Island: The island has attractions such as the Enoshima Lighthouse. Climbing the tower requires an additional ticket purchase, which costs around 500 JPY (approximately 25 RMB).
- Shopping and other expenses:
- Shopping: Kamakura has many unique handicrafts, souvenirs and local specialties, such as incense bags, Japanese sweets, and Kamakura Daibutsu-related items. Shopping costs vary depending on individual needs and purchased items, generally around 1000-5000 JPY (approximately 50-250 RMB).
- Others: If you participate in some experience activities, such as making incense bags and experiencing traditional tea ceremony, the cost will also vary, around 1000-3000 JPY (approximately 50-150 RMB).
Therefore, the cost of traveling to Kamakura for one day is around 5000-10000 JPY (approximately 250-500 RMB). If you add accommodation costs, the total cost for two days and one night is around 15000-25000 JPY (approximately 750-1250 RMB). Of course, the specific cost will vary depending on individual consumption habits and itinerary arrangements. ...
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