March 3 is a very important day for families with daughters in Japan. Yes, they display Hina dolls with peach blossoms and celebrate Doll Festival, wishing for their daughters’ good health and growth. Our licensed guide will show you must-see places including Hina Dolls Exposition when many flowers come into bloom in most parts of Kamakura.
Itinerary for the tour of Friday March 12, 2010 9:30am Meet at Kamakura Station, East exit We will visit following places: Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu shrine Heart of Kamakura, one of the most visited places in Kamakura. Kamakura Museum Visit Hina Dolls Exhibition. Tokeiji Temple This temple gives you a chance to learn how women could divorce in feudal times, while enjoying early spring flowers. 12:30pm 〜13:30pm Free Time for Lunch We will show you some restaurants around Kita Kamakura. 13:30pm Meet at Tokei-ji Temple Move to Meigetsu-so. Experience Washi Paper craft at Meigtsu-so We will make one or two paper dolls using Washi, Japanese paper. Experience maccha with sweets Enjoy sweets and maccha, Japanese powdered tea. Our licensed guide will show you how to make and drink tea. 16:00pm Disband at Kita-Kamakura Station http://www.ijcee.com/english/fascinate/walk/kamakura_100312.html E-mail: info@ijcee.com Phone: 080-3313-1107 Kikuchi