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The 15 most popular kamakura tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Guided day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima with temple tickets, iconic shrines, snack streets, and sea views with Fuji on clear days.
“yuki was a wonderful informative guide and the tour was overall calm and enjoyable.”
Bus day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima with guided shrine visits, the Great Buddha, temple time, and ocean views.
“Our guide gave excellent history to the sights we visited . His enthusiasm and engaging style kept my attention and further interest in Japanese history and culture. His directions to the shopping areas were helpful along with advice on a variety of food options. It was a great day.”
A small-group Kamakura walk to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha, plus Komachi street snacks and seaside views.
“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!”
A private 5-hour Kamakura walk with an English guide, temple entries, mountain trails, the Great Buddha, and ocean views at Hasedera.
“Great tour. We were lucky enough to have Yu as our tour guide. She was incredible from start to finish. Communication prior to the tour was excellent. We started in the Shinagawa area. The train to Kamakura was easy to navigate. UnfortunaRead more”
A small-group walking tour of Kamakura’s biggest Shinto and Buddhist sights, with great local guidance and coastal views for about 3.5 hours.
“Maki was our excellent tour guide. Very energetic, fun, happy, personal and very knowledgeable etc..”
Walk Kamakura with a licensed local guide, from the Great Buddha interior to Hase-dera gardens and bamboo temples, 4–6 hours.
“Tome was excellent. He speaks excellent English. He was waiting for us when we got off the train in Kamakura. We had a beautiful day seeing the shrines and the Buddha. In addition, we had a delicious lunch of soba noodles and tempura. Tome was friendly and knowledgeable. At the end of our tour we…”
Private 4-hour Kamakura walk with a licensed guide. Pick 2–3 must-sees like the Great Buddha, Hasedera, Zen temples, and Enoshima.
“Masako -san was a wonderful guide! She provided a customized itinerary that met our needs and excellent information at each stop. She was a pleasure to be with and even followed up with answers to questions after the fact.”
Private 8-hour Kamakura day tour from Tokyo with a local English guide: Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Zen temples, food stops.
“I enjoyed the close proximity of the sites. In particular, I was very impressed with the story behind the Buddha with 11 heads. My guide Mike was so friendly and his knowledge of the area was excellent By the end of the day I just needed to rest and Mike showed me to a traditional…”
Private photo-guided Kamakura walk through shogun-era sites and Zen Buddhism, with Virgil taking photos. Small group, mobile ticket.
“Virgil was amazing! Extremely knowledgeable and clearly loves to share his experience and love of Japanese history with his guests. We would HIGHLY recommend touring Kamakura with Virgil! John & Angela”
Private Kamakura day trip from Tokyo with hotel pickup, a guide for temple hopping, Great Buddha, Hase-dera gardens, bamboo, and shrine.
“It was a very good experience. We learned a lot. Our guide Mura-san was very knowledgeable and accomodating. Well recommended tour! :)”
Private luxury van to Kamakura with Hachiman Shrine, Great Buddha, Komachi Street shopping, Enoshima island and beaches for up to 5.
“Tsurumi the driver was really really good, custumer service outstanding, always looking for us to be comfortable”
Walk medieval Kamakura with Zen temples, samurai-era shrines, the Great Buddha, and optional Enoshima plus shojin-ryori lunch.
“Great tour with John. Be prepared for walking, because there’s a lot of that. John knows his history. My family found the tour informative and enjoyable.”
A private, flexible Kamakura walking tour to Kotoku-in, Hasedera, Hokoku-ji bamboo, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu with Zen history and tea breaks.
“This tour was amazing and Brad, the guide was beyond helpful from start to finish. Even before the tour Brad helped explain getting a Suica card and where I could access additional cash if needed. As for the tour, Kamakura is beautiful anRead more”
Make your own Japanese name hanko in Kamakura. Learn the history, design a katakana seal, then take home an engraved stamp.
“Absolutely delightful experience. I was met by the wonderful proprietor who was a very lovely and accommodating gentleman. He gives an explanation of the history and different kinds of hanko, the materials and pros and cons of each Read more”
A 4-hour private walking tour of Kamakura with a local guide, shrine and Zen-temple visits, gardens, and flexible pickup from Tokyo or Kamakura.
“I paid extra for a pickup expecting transport but it was just my guide who showed me which trains to get. We went to kamakura and just visited the temple and the Buddha, you could easily do this trip yourself for a tiny fraction of the price. The only good thing to say about this…”
