Private Tour
Kamakura 8 hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide from Tokyo
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, join one of our guides on an 8 hour day trip to Kamakura!
On this trip, take a breath of fresh sea air and see Kamakura’s temples and shrines’ beautiful gardens. 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 trip 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 8 hours.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are 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 Tokyo
Customizable Tour of your choice of 4-6 sites from 'What to expect' list
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
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 8 hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide from Tokyo
Pickup included
Reviews
78 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Take this tour with Taka!
Ron B,
Mar 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Taka planned the perfect day! Everything we saw was chosen with thoughtful care in order to maximize the time and prioritize the things we wanted to see. He was very knowledgeable and funny. He even helped us with a dinner reservation for later in the evening and sent us to one of his favorite hidden gems for the best sushi we have ever had. If you are visiting Hakone or Kamakura don’t see it without Taka! One of the best guides during our three week trip!
Highlight of our Japan trip!
Gail H,
Apr 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00Taka was very helpful to me and my 70 yr old mom. My mom cannot eat gluten and he went out of his way to find a restaurant that served a gluten-free dish--it was delicious! He was very thoughtful, patient, and ensured that we saw everything that we wanted to see. He also took a ton of pictures for us and air dropped them so we didn't have to worry about taking pictures. I would definitely recommend this trip with Taka! Kamakura was the highlight of our 10 day trip to Japan! Beautiful!
Fantastic day in Kamakura with Shinji
Gregory L,
Mar 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00Great way to see the most interesting locations in Kamakura. Shinji was an excellent guide. I booked the tour several months prior and he contacted me by mail to ask me what I wanted to see in Kamakura. I gave him the names of five locations and he set up everything so that we could see everything in one day in the most efficient manner possible. If this is your first time in Japan, I would recommend hiring a guide to show you around because if you decided to do everything on your own, you would waste a lot of time figuring out what train or bus to take at what time and so on. Be careful, the price indicated on Viator doesn't include transportation, entrance fees to the temples and shrines or food. Still worth it though, as having a Japanese guide allows you to ask any questions you might have about Japanese culture. It's a good way to learn more about the country. As for Kamakura itself, it is absolutely worth a visit: great atmosphere, beautiful temples and shrines, the Great Buddha of Kamakura and the island of Enojima,... Very touristy though so be aware of that before you set off.
An exceptional day, trip, outside of Tokyo
Sherry F,
Feb 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our guide Kenji Was excellent. We had a very enjoyable day in Kamakura. The weather was definitely in our favor as we had a beautiful sunny day with a breeze and that afforded us perfect view of Mount Fuji. The Buddhist temples that we visited were lovely, and we were even fortunate enough to see some blooming cherry trees. We did not expect to be here at the right time for that, so it was very exciting for us. Kenji was so accommodating in meeting our needs and we appreciated all of the information he gave us about Japan. We would highly recommend this tour.
Kamakura is a must see
AhmetCem E,
Dec 31, 2023
- Viator
5.00Our guide picked us up promptly from our hotel and gave us a very nice tour of Kamakura and ample info. Our lunch stop was very good. Kamakura is a lovely town and a must have tour. It is great to have a guide to cruise you smoothly through Tokyo to Kamakura.
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