Private Tour

Private Tour of North Kamakura Temples with licensed guide

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This tour will mainly visit beautiful temples that are popular among the locals, not the usual tourist spots.

Different from touristy and crowded temples, you will be able to relax and enjoy the quiet temples with the flowers, moss, greenery, and in late fall, the autumn leaves.

The guide is not a guide sent from Tokyo. The guide is a local who has lived near the Kamakura area for about 40 years, loves the tour course, and has a government certification.

The guide's explanation of Kamakura's history and traditions will bring you even closer to the people of that time. For example, 800-year-old cut-through and the tragedy of the princess enshrined in the Jizo Hall. The guide's explanations can be reduced on request.

This is a private tour where only you or your couple walk around together. This means that you can enjoy this tour without being bothered by other guests.

It will end before 1:00 p.m., even if delayed, so you can make your afternoon plans as you wish.

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional Local Tour Guide

Entrance fees of temples for the guide

Coffee and/or Tea

Bottled water

Comfortable walking shoes for three hour walk

Gratuities

Insurance for guests such as accidents, theft

All spots to visit in this course

What To Expect

Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)

Walk 7 minutes. (see remarks) Meigetsu-In, known as "Hydrangea Temple" is famous nationwide with approximately 2,500 hydrangea varieties with beautiful blue colors from the end of May to the end of June. It is a Zen temple built in the late 14th century and there is a dry landscape garden, an inner garden (closed to the public), and a teahouse. Remarks) After the course briefing at the tour start, if you select Chouju-Ji Temple (open only from April to June, and October to early December) instead of Meigetsu In, this tour will not visit Meigetsu-In Temple rather go direct to Jouchi-Ji Temple then Chouju-Ji Temple.

33 minutes • Admission Not Included

Jochiji Temple

Walk three minutes. Jochi-ji Temple is a very serene Zen temple. The temple is famous for its moss-covered approach, a building that houses an old Buddhist image, and Hotei Son (one of the seven gods of good fortune), who is located on a rock ledge carved out of the cliff, Yagura. It is said that if you stroke Hotei Son's belly, you will gain virtue, popularity, and energy.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Meigetsu-In or Chouju-Ji route

Meigetsu-In or Chouju-Ji

Meigetsu-In route

Chouju-ji is closed

2024 Meigetsu-In route

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful historical trip with a friendly guide
Global44923104284,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had very good time with the guide in Kamakura. I was able to meet him without waiting. The weather was like early summer during the tour. He was so knowledgeable about the area enough to give me historical and geographical information that interested me a lot. For example, in Meigetsuin Temple, he showed me the biggest cave in Kamakura where tombs of worriors were left. That reminded me of medieval battle those days. I'll highly recommend you to join this tour to enjoy walking and learning in the quiet, peaceful and historical area with him.
Great Kamakura Tour with Quiet Time
Kelly v,
Nov 11, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was great to immerse myself in a slow-paced atmosphere that made me forget the hustle and bustle of the city. I was happy to spend a wonderful time walking around the tranquil gardens located behind the temples we visited, which were so soothing and relaxing. It was a wonderful tour that was a nice change from the usual tours. The guide's selection of temples and explanations of their historical backgrounds were great as they kept me interested. The guide's personality was also excellent and friendly, which made the tour even better. It was a very nice and memorable tour, and now I would recommend this tour to my friends. If you are looking for a tour where you want to spend some quiet time in the ancient temples, this tour is especially recommended.