Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

We'll start our journey by strolling along the tranquil paths of Kamakura, heading to a shrine renowned for its numerous torii gates and fox statues. Our local guide will delve into cultural insights, explaining the connection between shrines and foxes, Shinto philosophy, and the art of shrine worship.

Next, we'll explore a temple nestled within a cave, where you'll discover a fascinating tradition of cleansing money at the temple.

Following our exploration of local shrines and temples, we'll embark on a 30 to 40-minute hiking adventure through the enchanting forest, immersing ourselves in the unique terrain and the beauty of nature. This journey will lead us to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha of Kamakura, an iconic monument with an 800-year history.

To conclude our adventure, we'll guide you to a restaurant operated by the temple and try Kamakura's local dishes like Udon, 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‘s Included

Entrance fee of the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple

Temple Lunch (Vegetarian, vegan menu is available.)

Photos

Food samplings on Komachi street

Additional foods (Available for purchase)

Transportation fee (440 yen)

What To Expect

Kamakura

Start Kamakura Walking Tour

Admission Not Applicable

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

Reviews

4.93

115 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

111

Insightful Kamakura tour
benjaminlM5269UE,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ken was very knowledgeable, provided a lot of insight on the locations we visited and had an excellent itinerary planned.
Good Experience with Ken
X4737IAgabrielab,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Good Experience thank you. The guide (Ken) was really nice!!! He was flexible and gave me a nice gift that I will treasure.
Nice experience to meet Kamakura
X4737IAgabrielab,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Ken was a good guide. Although we changed the plan a little, he adapted to our needs, was friendly and made our walk very nice. The food was good, the snacks he recommended 🍡 were different and it was very good to try them.
Kamakura Trip
R3122XZjorgec,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience—we learned about Japan's history, full of amazing moments and adventures, tons of food, and plenty of great photos. I definitely recommend the experience 100%! Just one tip: make sure to bring good walking shoes!
A beautiful tour in Kamakura
mollymT75YO,
Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Issac was so helpful and gave us a beautiful tour of Kamakura. He was informative and patient, and helped us navigate to so many spots we might have missed otherwise. It was a wonderful day!
Fantastic private tour of Kamakura with our guide, Jim!
luca depaoli96,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jim was an exceptional guide for our private tour of Kamakura. His English was excellent—clear and easy to understand—and his explanations were always precise and incredibly informative. He has a deep knowledge of Kamakura's history and culture, which truly brought the area to life. Jim really made our trip memorable and genuinely interesting. Highly recommend! Arigatō gozaimasu!
Great way to experience Kamakura
awurschmidt,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ken was so welcoming and made the tour full of information and treats, too! If you are coming to Kamakura for the fist time, choose this one. Great tour.
Kamakura tour
gaborfrancsics,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a wonderful tour in Kamakura. I visited beautiful places, thanks to my tour guide, Ken. (Keiichiro Ozawa). Special thanks to him for helping me buy a gift. Thank you!!!!
Fantastic Day Trip to Kamakura!
SonoNatalie,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a wonderful time in Kamakura! Ken, my tour guide, was excellent — he really made the experience worthwhile through his evident passion for the city. Definitely consider this tour if you’re thinking about doing a day trip. You see a lot in just five hours!
Kamakura tour worthwhile
Carina U,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ken was informative, attentive and patient. We learned and saw a lot about Kamakura, shrines, temples and customs. The tour is worthwhile. Be prepared for lot of walking. Thank you Ken!