Private Tour
First time in Kamakura? Enjoy a Tour of All Must-sees!
Overview
Available languages
7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Kamakura is a famous tourist destination visited by people throughout the year. The reason why Kamakura is attractive is related to the 12-14th centuries. At that time, powerful samurais were carrying out Japanese politics in Kamakura. The city is very prosperous, and buildings such as majestic shrines were built to show their power. When the politics in Kamakura is over, the popularity of the precious shrines and temples that remain in the rich nature will increase, and it will be revived as a tourist destination from the 17th century. And even today, a rich cultural atmosphere has surprised and impressed people. This tour will introduce the most popular spots in Kamakura in one day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
All transportation costs, entrance fees, food and drink costs, etc. incurred at the visited spots, will be borne by the customer.
Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be walking a lot.
Due to the many stairs in the areas visited on this tour, it is difficult for wheelchair users to participate.
Please understand that tour spots might be changed to alternative spots in case of temporary closure.
Some of the spots we will visit on the day do not accept credit cards. Please remember to bring cash.
If you are unable to make it to the meeting point by the start time, there is a possibility that we might not be able to provide the full experience this tour has to offer, due to the time taken to get to the meeting point via public transport. Please ensure that you have ample time to get to the meeting point on time.
If the weather is bad on the day, there is a possibility that the means of transportation, destinations, and routes may be changed.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Jomyo-ji Temple
Jyomyoji Temple: This is a temple where you can enjoy delicious matcha while watching the beautiful Japanese garden. Experience Japanese culture and spend a relaxing and elegant time.
Hokoku-ji Temple
Hokokuji Temple: A famous temple with about 2,000 bamboo forests. It is a very popular photo spot when it is possible to take overwhelmingly beautiful photos, so take a look at the superb view with your camera.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Tour Guide
Estimated Costs of the Tour: 5,300 JPY per Person
Breakdown: Transportation: 900 JPY, Admission Fees: 2,650 JPY, Meal costs: 1,000 JPY per Person
Optional Experience Costs: 660 JPY per Person
Private van
Pick up/Drop off service
Options
Standard
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Learning the history of Kamakura
Jacob T,,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Akira as our tour guide in Kamakura, and he was excellent. His knowledge was vast and very impressive — he was able to answer all of our questions and made special accommodations for our unique travel situation. The tour was thorough, and by the end we felt like we truly got to know Kamakura. We’re so grateful for the time we had and cannot recommend Akira highly enough.
Tokyo Metropolitan Back Garden
Travel40458940412,,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00There are many historical temples and beautiful beaches in the Kamakura/Fujizawa/Honan area, and various kinds of rail transit travel between urban and rural areas. Walking through the streets and alleys is full of elegant buildings, which you love.
Yoshi- Day in Kamakura
Kelly C,,May 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Yoshi was a fantastic guide. He had a printed itinerary ready upon arrival. Oriented us to everything we would be doing in the day. Was flexible when we asked to change something. He took great care us anticipating our needs. He even carried a bag for our trash and brought napkins to dry our hands! He showed us how to pray at temple. Shared his coins. Made a lunch reservation at a Japanese restaurant and dined with us! Shared Japanese Samurai history and answered the many questions we had about Japanese history, society, and language. Very kind, considerate, organized, knowledgeable man. Strongly recommend Yoshi for a Kamakura tour.
Interesting tour of the main temples of Kamakura
orrie d,,Apr 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was basically a hop around the main temple attractions and a short walk through the shopping area. The sights were great and our tour guide was knowledgeable but very quiet and mostly responded to questions rather than offer a flow of information which made it a bit frustrating at times.
Kamakura
amirr155,,May 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable. Excellent English skills. A full day of site seeing with many fun facts, useful background of what we were observing and the history of Japan. Highly recommend guide!!
Kamakura experience
ANKIN T,,Apr 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the tour with experienced and knowledgeable tour Guid Rumi, learned the history of Temples and Shrines. Visited four of them out of 5 because it was tiresome for us walking a lot. The favorite one was Meigetsuin Temple of clear Moon. Great Buddha was also impressive.
Amazing guide and beautiful area
tanyakD9265LG,,Apr 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miyuki was amazing and so patient with us. She spoke and understood English very well and she had no problems rearranging things to suit our lack of fitness level and inability to handle many stairs. Not easy to do in Kamakura 😁
Exploring Kamakura’s temples and Shrines
Ankin-traveler,,Apr 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We like Rumi very much. She was very polite and kind, she did everything to make our experience exciting and enjoyable. She is knowledgeable and professional and very courteous and attentive. She went out of her way to help us returning safe back to our location.
Kamakura is a very nice place to visit
Phuong T,,Mar 29, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Komochi street Love the great Buddha statue Yoshi is our tour guide and he is very nice and patient waiting for us sonce our train was delayed and he has good knowledge of the areas
Kamakura experience
Carlos V,,Aug 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time viewing different temples and shrines, and learning about the history related to the founding of them
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