Private Tour

Kamakura 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Just south of Tokyo, lays the beautiful and historical Kamakura.

Kamakura’s temples and shrines are home to gardens that are beautiful in any season. You can view the ocean from the highest point of Hasedera temple and write your wish on an oyster shell. The over 11 meters tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Stop by the old Komachi shopping street and try some Hatosabure, dove shaped biscuits.

Each tour is customizable and private. Once you place a reservation, your personal guide will be in touch with you to tailor your trip to you. You can view 2 to 3 sights on this trip. If you wish to extend your time to see more, please contact us directly for extensions. Transportation time is included in the 4 hours.

We hope to guide you soon!

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kamakura

Licensed Local English Speaking Guide

Customizable Tour of your choice of 2-3 sites from 'What to expect' list

Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses

Private transportation

You cannot combine multiple tour groups.

Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. The deified spirits of the ancient Emperor Ojin who has been identified with Hachiman, Hime-gami and Empress Jingu are enshrined at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's Todaiji Temple and some recent creations.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Kamakura 4hr Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide

Pickup included

Reviews

4.93

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We Thoroughly Enjoyed Our Tour!
Peggy M,
Oct 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour was led by Takako, who guided us through several remarkable sites, including Hasedera Temple, Kotoku-in Buddha, and Hokoku-ji Temple. Takako demonstrated a thoughtful approach by inquiring about our preferred walking pace and regularly checking in with us to ensure our comfort throughout the day. Her extensive knowledge of each location added significant depth to our experience, as she shared both historical details and personal insights about the temples and landmarks we visited. To further enhance our tour, Takako arranged for us to enjoy lunch at a vegan restaurant, accommodating our dietary preferences and making the day even more memorable.
Nice to have a local guide
Nicholas C,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Helpful to have a friendly local guide, we appreciated his schedule and destination flexibility and knowledge of how to get around the city. We would have benefited from a guide with slightly stronger English skills who would have had the confidence to tell us more about the sites we were visiting and our options for our time together. Ultimately our guide was a positive, jovial local that helped us get more out of our time in Kamakura.
Special time in Kamakura
Leila L,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An was very knowledgeable and helpful with bringing me around all the most beautiful temples and shrines. Kamakura is such a gem and lovely place to spend some quality time. I also needed help with trains and restaurants recommendations and An helped me so much. She’s a great guide.
We had such a wonderful...
Melinda R,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had such a wonderful time with Yoshi! He was very knowledge, kind, and considerate. I would highly recommend him.
Thank you, Shinji!
Linda C,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful tour and Matcha workshop with sweets making. Highly recommend. We really appreciate the thoughtfulness and patience that went into making today so wonderful for our whole family.