Private Tour
Tokyo to Kamakura Private Day Trip Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience Kamakura's soul effortlessly. Escape the stress of navigating a new city; your local private guide ensures a seamless, insightful, and stress-free exploration of this ancient capital.
Why book with us? Kamakura can be bustling. Your expert guide handles all logistics, from efficient public transport to finding hidden paths, maximizing your time for discovery.
Your Journey Highlights:
Great Buddha: Iconic bronze statue.
Hase-dera Temple: Stunning gardens, bay views.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu: Kamakura's spiritual heart.
Bamboo Forest & Japanese Garden: Tranquility and reflection.
Personalized & Convenient:
Tour blends walking with efficient public transport, expertly managed. Just enjoy!
Guide provides lunch recommendations (not included). Kimono rental can be done during the tour (price not included)
Book your stress-free Kamakura adventure now!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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‘s Included
Tour Guide Fee
During the hot and summer days. We provide guests with a free bottled water drink. Guest can not choose a preferred drink like soda or alcohol.
Entrance fees to the shrines and temples are included in the price
Guide can help bring you to a local restaurant where you can relax and recharge for lunch. The guide can join you upon invitation but lunch is not provided or paid for by the tour company.
Kimono Rental (Optional)
Gratuities
This is not a vehicle guided tour
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Marvel at the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Try local snacks and drinks near the temple. Get an opportunity to shop for Great Buddha souvenirs.
Learn about the buddhist goddess Kannon and Jizo Statues in Hasadera Temple.
Options
Kamakura Half day Tour
Duration: 4 hours: For our Half Day Tour Meeting Point is at Kamakura Station to see all the temples and attractions. Kotokuin, Hasadera etc.
Kamakura Full Day Walking Tour
Public Bus and Public Trains: During the tour, we will be taking public bus and trains to visit our desired destinations in Kamakura.
Pickup included
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional Private Tour Experience in Kamakura with Jack
9000kathleenv,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great private tour, super easy to communicate with and highly responsive to questions via what’s app. Felt like we had a friend walk us around Kamakura. Accommodating and Jack knew how to navigate the crowds, friendly with impeccable English all while we learned interesting facts that you don’t normally hear in your typical tour of temples and Japanese life and culture! Thanks Jack!
Amazing experience
ZiaSmarty,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack is an amazing guide; he speaks a perfect english and is very wise. It will improve your visit a lot; he answered every question about culture, history and spirituality with expertise. we can't praise him enough.
Aaa-loo-haa from Hawaii
X3657KEeddiel,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack Salenga was great as our private tour guide. He was knowledgeable and professional yet personable. Myself and family will definitely request for him on our next Japan visit. What an awesome guide who is well versed in an amazing country. Mahalo nui loa Jack. Aloha no ka kou, Eddie
Amazing tour of Kamakura with Sensei Jack!
lesleybG630VX,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack is an amazing guide who is excellent at his work. He’s a naturao at Japanese history and more. Next time I come back to visit, I hope to use Jack again. Domo arigato and Salamat po sensei Jack! Aloha for now.
One day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura
GrandTour32903042958,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was perfect 👌🏼 The guide really gave us a good experience from he picked us up until we left him. And Kamakura was wonderful!
Our guide Jack was great. Made sure we got to see everything we wanted to see and have every experience on our with list
Mary J,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack was great. He made sure we saw everything on our list and ensured we had every experience on our with list. He met us at our hotel and took care of everything. It was a perfect day.
An interesting day in Kamakura
420luisew,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spend one wonderful day in Kamakura. Jack showed us the most interesting places and we got good explanations not only about the places we visited, but also about generell things about life in Japan.
Trip to Kamakura
maribU5159AF,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were taken to multiple tourist areas of Kamakura. What a magical place! Our experience was truly wonderful and Jack, out tourist guide was exceptional. Thank you Jack!
Day out in Kamakura
jacintamsimmons,
Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had such a great time. My guide Jack was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. Could not recommend Jack highly enough, he went above and beyond to make my day run smoothly and was truly an expert guide. So impressed with Jack! Thanks for such a lovely day.
Exploring Kamakura with Jack was a deeply memorable experience,
troyn641,
Jul 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exploring Kamakura with Jack was a deeply memorable experience, marked by his warm personality and insightful storytelling. His commentary at the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple enriched the visit with historical depth and spiritual reflection. Jack’s blend of knowledge, kindness, and thoughtful guidance—ranging from cultural insights to local tips—made the tour both immersive and uplifting. His heartfelt hospitality brought Kamakura to life, making him an exceptional guide. Jack thanks for an amazing and memorable experience! We truly appreciate our time with you visiting these wonderful sites!!
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