Private Old Temples Guided Tour in Kamakura
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Yourself or with your partner/ a friend only
Government licensed tour guide
Stroll the temples, shrine and Kamakura backstreets while avoiding over-tourism.
The old temples, shrine and backstreets offer different perspectives the whole year round as the weather and foliage change
Talk with your guide and leave a lasting impression
Early-morning start time allows you to plan other sightseeing plans in the afternoon
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
only for over 18 year old
The total duration is travel time included
What To Expect
Hokoku-ji Temple
A ten-minute taxi ride will take you to this temple. Michelin three-star, famous for its bamboo grove. You will enjoy exploring the temple grounds, garden, and bamboo grove. You could sit down and relax while trying a cup of Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets if you like (optional, with tea charge).
Sugimotodera Temple
A five-minute walk will take you to Sugimoto-dera temple. Michelin two-star. This is the hidden, and oldest temple in Kamakura, founded in mid 8th century. You will enjoy Deva Kings, the moss-covered stone steps, main hall. Good to check the Buddhist statues deep inside the main hall (in a bit of distance).
Options
Solo
four
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Couple
or two guests
What‘s Included
Professional Local Tour Guide
Entrance fees of temples for the guide
Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets for guests, 600yen/person as of January2023
bus fare (around 300 yen) Kamakura station to Houkokuji Temple
Bottled water
Gratuities
Comfortable walking shoes for 2-3km walk
All spots to visit in this course
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lovely experience!
Ann S,May 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic. We visited some truly hidden gems, including a temple with a stunning bamboo grove, a peaceful temple garden with few tourists, and a magnificent shrine with a unique history. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese experience, I highly recommend this tour. I think the tour is carefully designed to avoid typical tourist spots so that guests can fully appreciate the genuine beauty of Japan. Our guide, Yan, was very friendly and informative, and the background stories and history he shared about things like Jizo statues and local schools helped us to better understand Japanese culture.
Great tour, Great guide
Junko H,Apr 27, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was fantastic. We walked along the quiet streets and during that time, Yasuo not only gave me clear explanations about the places we visited, but also about the history of Kamakura and Japan as a whole in a concise way. There were lots of time to ask questions, too. He was kind and very flexible, showed a lot of willingness to accommodate me. Overall, I highly recommend this guide to anyone who is interested in touring Kamakura.
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