I am twelve years old and it was my first time in japan. The Diabatsu was a wonderful experience because you got to see the way the Buddhists warship and the atmosphere is amazing, everyone is really nice and there are some english speaking guides to talk to. Everything is amazingly clean also, the japanese do have some interesting customs you ...

The Great Buddah day excursion is the best value. We went on our own and everyone was so nice and helpful everywhere we went

The Daibutsu is so cool. It's like stepping back in time, to the 1200's! You even get to walk around inside of it. You do have to pay to get in, but only a couple of dollars. Then you have to pay again if you want to go inside the daibutsu (I think $.50). It's worth the short train ride from Yokohama, because there are so many shops ...

The trip to Kamakura is worthwhile. For most people the highlight of Kamakura is the Daibutsu. With the well manicured grounds of Kotokuin temple and the impressive size and detail of the Great Buddha it's easy to understand why. However, Kamakura has a few more interesting and less publicized sights such as Zeniarai Benten.