Private Tour
Kamakura 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Overview
Available languages
6 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 3 to 4 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 6 hours.
We hope to guide you soon!
This is a walking/public transport tour.
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/Yokohama
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
Private Vehicle
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.
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.
Options
Kamakura 6hr Private Walking Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour!
Elizabeth G,
Aug 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very nice walking tour if Kamakura! Masa was a great tour guide! Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous! We visited everything as scheduled, had a nice lunch and he provided time for everyone to shop and look around! Highly recommended!
Amazing Kamakura with An
Diane B,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We all enjoyed our tour with An. An was in contact shortly after we booked, and suggested some sites to visit. She promptly met us at our hotel in Yokohama and guided us to Kamakura via train. We visited the Hase-dera Temple and the Great Buddha as well as the Hachimangu Shrine. We also had a lovely Japanese meal in a nice restaurant. Highly recommend this tour. Thank you An for a lovely day.
A Mot Excellent Kamakura Walking Tour!
David P,
Apr 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Exactly what I wanted & requested! Takako spoke very good/understandable English (she's a teacher) and went above-and-beyond to make my visit exactly what I desired. We visited the Kencho-ji Temple, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the Hokoku-ji Temple (with the bamboo grove), the Kotoku-in Temple (with The Great Buddha statue) and the Hase-dera Temple (with the 11-headed Kannon statue). A side benefit: I quickly became comfortable using the local train/bus systems (important for my solo trip into downtown Tokyo two days later). And be aware: while you can tailor the trip howsoever you wish, there is potentially quite a bit of walking - so take into account your personal fitness & stamina. Highly recommended tour & guide - arigato!
A lot of walking, but...
Matthew D,
Apr 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00A lot of walking, but there was a ton to see in Kamakura. Our guide, Koba, was friendly and very knowledgeable. He let us set our pace and was very open when we wanted to spend more or less time at any of the stops. We’d highly recommend a tour of beautiful and historicKamakura, and our guide Koba
Sam was our guide for...
Laura M,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sam was our guide for this tour and he was amazing! We arrived at the port of Yokohama and he met us there. He guided us through all of the public transportation to arrive in Kamakura. I was with my mom who is in her late 80s. Sam was kind and took his time with our tour. We stopped when we needed to and he wasn’t frustrated with us or in a hurry. We ate at a wonderful local tempura restaurant. We were back to the port in plenty of time. I would not hesitate doing this trip again. It was a nice clear day and on our way back to Yokohama, he suggested going to the top of the Landmark hotel to see amazing views.
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