Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
Overview
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5 hours
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Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity.
Begin your journey with a peaceful walk through Kamakura, visiting a shrine famous for its many torii gates and fox statues. Along the way, a local guide will share cultural insights into the relationship between foxes and shrines, Shinto beliefs, and proper shrine etiquette. Continue to a unique cave temple, where you’ll learn about the tradition of washing money for good fortune. Next, enjoy a 30–40 minute forest hike, surrounded by nature and varied terrain, leading to the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an impressive monument with over 800 years of history. Conclude the experience at a temple-run restaurant, where you’ll enjoy local specialties such as udon and vegetable curry.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please wear suitable hiking clothes and shoes because the hiking trail is slippery on some parts
Routes are subject to change if hiking trails are unusable due to weather conditions
In case of rain, we use train to see the Great Buddha statue instead of using hiking trail
Please bring water and towel because it's around 5 km walking & hiking tour (Hiking trail is about 2.5km)
Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available but limited.
Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Kamakura
Start Kamakura Walking Tour
Kamakura Komachidori
Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street From the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, this street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, eating and drinking, from traditional souvenir shops to fashion goods and restaurants.
What‘s Included
Entrance fee of the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
Temple Lunch (Vegetarian, vegan menu is available.)
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
Photos
Food samplings on Komachi street
Additional foods (Available for purchase)
Transportation fee (440 yen)
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Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
Reviews
150 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delightful and informative walking tour of Kamakura
SLF321,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this walking tour of Kamakura. It was easy for us to reach Kamakura by commuter train from Tokyo and to meet our guide Ken. During the walking tour, Ken explained the history of each shrine and temple that we visited and showed us the proper etiquette to follow. Because this was a walking tour, we were able to see many neighbourhoods and smaller streets that would be inaccessible to a bus tour. It really gave us a feel for the town of Kamakura. Along the way, Ken took many photos of my friend and myself and helped to arrange a delicious vegan meal overlooking the water. At the end of the tour, Ken made sure that we were on the correct platform to get back to Tokyo. Thank you Ken for a highly enjoyable day. 有難う御座います
An Unexpected Private Tour with One of Kamakura's Best Guides
justincT91UL,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked a solo trip to the Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha on April 21st, and was expecting a small group experience of up to 7 people. When I arrived that morning, everyone else was a no-show, leaving just me and my guide Hajime (Jim) for what became an unforgettable experience. Because it was just the two of us, we were able to move at a much faster pace and visit many more locations than a standard group tour would typically cover, and were able to explore lesser known areas. Jim's knowledge of the area's history goes far beyond what any guidebook could offer, and his storytelling is natural and engaging. We also had a really delicious lunch at a tiny local spot that perfectly captured the kind of authentic experience you hope for when traveling in Japan. Our conversations flowed easily throughout the day, and it genuinely felt less like a tour and more like exploring Kamakura with a knowledgeable local friend. Jim provided such an amazing and wholesome experience. I would highly recommend him and this tour. Jim if you're reading this, thank you once again!
The best parts of Kamakura with an excellent guide!
Immy C,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Toshi was an excellent tour guide! He was knowledgable and extremely easy to chat to, and spoke wonderful English. The tour itself covered the best parts of Kamakura, with Toshi giving us some options to adjust the tour to our liking/tiredness level. The sites were beautiful, and we spent the perfect amount of time at each one. My husband and I had a fantastic time and would recommend this tour to anyone.
Kamakura Tour
cjl906,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour with Ken! Very informative and lots of fun. Would recommend highky
Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
X2512XXpeterv,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great day with Nori, very knowledgeable
The perfect day trip outside Tokyo
W6348SOrebeccas,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A 10 out of 5. Mark (Masa) was outstanding. I’d rate this trip way beyond expectations. We learned so much about the customs and culture of Shintoism and Buddhism. The day was beautiful and we had a spectacular time. Would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a cultural experience beyond Tokyo.
Kamakura shrine/temple experience
jenniferfQ850JX,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was absolutely fantastic. Knowledgable, personable and joyous!
Exhaustive walking tour of Kamakura
Koray Y,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a tour for active people who do not mind putting in 12000 steps, hiking through a slightly challenging trail. We saw many shrines and temples. Toshi was our guide and she was great.
Great tour
Sheila C,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to see Kamakura with lots of walking in beautiful scenery. We saw lots of shrines and temples, and got to stop for snacks and little local shops along the way.
Great day in Kamakura
559patrick,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful day in Kamakura with Ken. Very insightful and helpful with all of our questions. Highly recommend thus tour.
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