Private Tour
Private Kamakura Early Morning Tour (Tokyo Departure Available)
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
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Once the political heart of medieval Japan, Kamakura today offers a peaceful escape from Tokyo with its towering Buddha, ancient temples, and quiet bamboo groves.
- Small group sizes (max 8 guests) for a more personal and relaxed experience.
- Thoughtfully curated itinerary that covers Kamakura’s must-sees—
- Led by passionate local students, creating a warm and engaging environment
If you book the Tokyo Station Departure Option, the transportation fee is included to Kamakura, but not back as we end off at Kamakura.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hasedera Temple
Hasedera Temple, perched on a hillside in Kamakura, is renowned for its breathtaking views of the coastline and its 11-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. This tranquil temple features beautifully landscaped gardens, seasonal flowers, and a peaceful cave filled with statues of Benzaiten. A visit to Hasedera offers a perfect blend of spirituality, history, and natural beauty.
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
Kōtoku-in Temple is home to the iconic Great Buddha (Daibutsu) of Kamakura—an awe-inspiring bronze statue standing over 11 meters tall. Dating back to the 13th century, this serene figure sits peacefully in the open air, symbolizing strength and tranquility. Visitors can even step inside the statue to glimpse its interior construction. A must-see for anyone exploring Kamakura’s rich cultural heritage.
What‘s Included
Transportation Fee from Tokyo to Kamakura
English-Speaking Guide
Food and Drinks
Options
Kamakura Station Meetup Option
Tokyo Station Meetup Option
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best tour with the best guide!
Victoria S,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We absolutely loved this tour and our guide Hana made it extra fabulous ! She navigated the trains with ease, kept the tour to our pace and made it so interesting, explaining everything so clearly. Beautiful temples and shrines and gardens! And the town of Kanaka is wonderful! Great shopping and excellent street food which we sampled all along the way. Memorable matcha tasting in the beautiful bamboo forest. Such a great day, we took our time and spent all day and she did not rush us. It was the absolute best! So glad we booked this tour! Not to be missed and having a private guide like Hana made it so much better!A+
Best tour and guide ever!
Victoria S,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a wonderful experience this tour was! Could not have been better. Our guide Hana was the best! She adjusted to our pace, (we are a little older and slower) gave just the right amount of information and showed us the most wonderful places. She helped us buy things when we wanted to, and guided us through all the transportation smoothly. We could never have found our way to everything we saw on our own. Such beautiful gardens and temples! It was really the perfect day. Hana took extra time with us to make sure we were comfortable and enjoyed the trip. We are so appreciative of her efforts. She spoke perfect English so we had no difficulties at all, even though it was our first time in Japan. Highly recommend this tour as a wonderful addition to visiting Tokyo.
WONDERFUL TOUR
alyssaw774,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hana was an exceptional tour guide. She was knowledgeable, great with her English and patient. We loved the tour. It was so beautiful and we learned a lot about the history or the temples and shrines we went to. Hana showed us a really great ramen restaurant when we ended! I would say plan to eat prior because we were all very hungry by the end of the tour. We ended around 2, so the ramen she showed us was appreciated! We went on a rainy day and I think it really made for a beautiful tour.
Kamakura Day Tour
mikemndz,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Minato. He was well spoken and knowledgable. Using the local public trains and buses to reach the temples added a unique experience. He also gave us recommendations to explore the town afterwards.
Great way to spend a day in Kamakura
Leonid B,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very pleasant and enjoyable time on this private tour. Hana was very knowledgeable, friendly and reliable. Her English was fluent and it was fun talking to her. She was also very playful and kind with our children and even brought some snacks for them. It was a great experience that we can highly recommend.
Kamakura Tour
ravichandrar,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minato guided us in our visit to Kamakura. He was very well spoken and knowledgeable, we enjoyed the experience very much. Thank you!
Fantastic tour of Kamakura
mariapK6478GE,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the Hasedera Temple, Kotokuin Temple, Hokokuji Temple and the Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu Temple and we really enjoyed the four of them. Minako was very kind and very knowledgeable. He answered all our questions. We loved the whole visit.
Great buddah
L5754INjuliap,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minato was a great guide, we visited hasadera temple, kotokuin, hokokuji and tsurugaoka-hachimangu temples, tons of activities and lost to see, all worth it. I recomend Minato a lot , knows well and hes very kind
Great tour, great guide, great views
Annamaria G,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a majestic day! We met our lovely tour guide, Hana, at Tokyo Station. Although we were a bit lost, she found us almost right away. We appreciated the tour's structure, and we enjoyed it even more because of our incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and engaging tour guide, Hana. At the end of the tour, she suggested a "very local" ramen place, and now I know I will never have ramen so good ever again.
Learning historical backgrounds
J4589EIgeorgej,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Minato has guided me with his extensive knowledge of the historical background of the kotokuin temple. And his English was so fluent.
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