Private Tour
Kamakura Private Tour from Yokohama with Guide and Vehicle
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This is the ideal tour for travelers wanting to discover Kamakura's highlights efficiently in a private vehicle accompanied by a government-licensed guide!
Take a breath of fresh sea air when you visit Kamakura. Kamakura’s temples and shrines are known for beautiful gardens. View the ocean from the highest points of the temples 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. After the temples and shrines, stop by the old Komachi shopping street. Locals and tourists alike flock here. Try some Hatosabure, dove shaped biscuits, while you are there. Kamakura has much to offer and we hope to guide you soon!
Note*1: Please select 3-4 spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
There are only a limited number of car seats and booster seats. Rear-facing car seats are not available. You must contact us directly if you need them.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle
Customizable Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list'
Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
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
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Van (Up to 7 Pax)
Pickup included
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Regular Car (Up to 2 Pax)
Pickup included
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Private Tour!
Jonathan S,
May 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our driver (Abe) and guide (Tarsha) were excellent companions. We were able to see a lot of cultural points of interest, and Tarsha routinely provided us with tidbits of history and general facts. It was also great to have lunch with her and learn more about the locals and traditions. Highly recommended!
Interesting itinerary, but tour guide could not speak English well
Carol S,
Mar 31, 2025
- Viator
2.00We chose the itinerary of shrines and temples and they were fascinating. Our Guide Mr. Shinji was very nice and the van was very clean. However, his English was really not adequate to be a private tour guide. Once in a while, he would try to explain and give us information of where we were and what we were looking at - however it was very difficult to understand him. However, often we had to ask questions to learn about the history and what we were experiencing. We have had many tours and many tour guides. We prefer a tour guide that can communicate properly and present us with the history and significance of the sites we are visiting. We had to look up on Google to learn what we were looking at and the history so we could understand. We know he is a very intelligent man and a very kind man and we appreciate that very much. However, it would be wise of you to hire someone else with better English and communication skills when charging for a full day private English tour.
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