Historic Kamakura: Temples, Shrines and Street Food Private Walking Tour
Overview
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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a fun and relaxing tour of historic Kamakura on this 6 hour tour with a knowledgeable guide.
Visit fascinating temples and shrines and learn about Kamakura's history.
Experience Japanese tea in a teahouse located in a peaceful bamboo grove.
Enjoy scenic views and historic architecture.
Take a stroll through Kamakura's Komachi dori and try an array of delicious local food and drink.
Food and drink is included on the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Explore Engakuji Temple complex including the Busudan hall which house a wooden statue of Buddha. Climb the slopes behind the temple for fantastic views and to see the many tengu statues.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Experience Kamakura's most important Shinto Shrine. See the main hall, tori gates and the small museum of treasures
Options
Historic Kamakura: Temples, Shrines and Street Food Private Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Entrance fees
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Lunch
Guided tour
Gratuities
Transportation costs
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect balance of culture, history and booze
K3851AAphilipw,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tokyo Memories was recommended to me by a friend and I’m really glad I listened to them. The tour was really one of the highlights of our trip. Our guide Simon was personable and professional, he was considerate of my parents and a lot of fun to hang out with. The balance between culture, history and boozy banter was spot on. There are so many temples and so many cafes and restaurants in Kamakura that it could have been a bit overwhelming on our own but with Simon it was easy and fun. Highly recommended.
Wonderful walking tour of historic Kamakura
Freedom305582,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our local tour guide Chuck was very knowledgeable, good fun and seemed to understand the best times to move on without any rush. We had plenty of time to see the temples and shrines at a suitable pace, as well as sampling the many street foods in the area before we headed into the the amazing night life. Good restaurants with interesting drinks. We had a most fantastic time.
Amazing guide!
M784KLandrewp,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simon is an awesome guide. Took care of everything the entire day and was so helpful with our little one. 15/10 would always reccomend.
Made us feel like locals!
ellier558,Nov 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved Tokyo, and one of the reasons is Simon, our tour guide. He took us to places where Japanese people go, so we avoided the touristy places and felt like locals. I would have never tried street food if Simon was not there to point out the best places! With him, we discovered neighborhoods that we would never have known, with combining site seeing, and discovering hidden gems like a little brewery at the end of an alley, a bakery with the nicest Japanese sweets in a backyard (of course he told us what to get-and it was delicious 🤤) and a place to drink matcha the Japanese way in the middle of a beautiful garden (but the most famous one that everyone goes 😉) We also discussed a lot about the Japanese history, language and culture with him and understood a few things about this wonderful place that is so different from what we know!
Simon, the best!
antoniodZ7481KP,Aug 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent my honeymoon in Japan. I had seen this online tour and decided to buy it. simon guided us to discover Kamakura, its wonderful landscapes and temples and the typical food. simon is a kind, polite and helpful person. absolutely recommended.
A perfect start to Japan
christoner,Apr 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From contact prior to the day until our tour’s day end Simon was everything we could have hoped for in a guide. Simon was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable, he listened to us and discovered our liking for the history, the ancient trees and our sentimental reason for visiting the Great Buddha of Kamakura (common name). A perfect day exploring and learning interspersed with tea and sweets, lunch in a local restaurant and later a coffee. I highly recommend Simon as a tour guide and Historic Kamakura tour in particular.
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