Private Tour

Historic Kamakura: Temples, Shrines and Street Food Private Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Experience Kamakura's most important Shinto Shrine. See the main hall, tori gates and the small museum of treasures

30 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Soda/Pop

Bottled water

Entrance fees

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Lunch

Guided tour

Gratuities

Transportation costs

Options

Historic Kamakura: Temples, Shrines and Street Food Private Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

5 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful walking tour of historic Kamakura
Freedom305582,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Simon 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
5.00
We 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
5.00
I 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
5.00
From 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.