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Kamakura Joyful 8 hour-tour from Tokyo

Kamakura
8 hours

Starting from your hotel at 9:00 we will in 1 hour time arrive at Kamakura where there are historical temples, shrines and a great Buddha statue surrounded by evergreen hills and a long crescent sand beach. From Enoshima Island on the shore you may probably see Mt. Fuji. As the seaside town Kamakura is famous for its fresh seafood cuisines.

FROM$157/ per group
Yasuro C.
4.74(34) reviews

Scenic Kamakura, 6 hours

Kamakura
6 hours

Kamakura, the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, is a beautiful residential area dotted with zen temples. The Great Buddha is another highlight. The Pacific Ocean’s gentle breeze adds to the tranquil atmosphere. We’ll find the most suitable mix of destinations to match your interests and physical exertion level. (See the ITINERARY) A walking tour is good value for money (H1)! We’ll get to experience 5 temples and shrines! For a more leisurely pace, a bus and a taxi are best. See you in Kamakura!

FROM$214/ per group
Toshi H.
4.96(112) reviews

The Real Kamakura - One day Customized Tour -　

Kamakura
7 hours

Kamakura is a popular tourist destination about an hour train ride away from Tokyo, having various historical sites such as temples and shrines. It also has natural beauty, surrounded by mountains and sea, and also many attractive small shops and restaurants. We walk around the city, dropping in at popular spots, hidden sites, and neat shops on the main and back streets - like locals do.

FROM$356/ per group
Aki T.
4.78(51) reviews

Kahoko's Excursion from Tokyo to Kamakura

Kamakura
8 hours 30 min

Kamakura is an old enchanting city which used be a capital of Kamakura shogunate , the first shogunate in Japan. There are beautiful and tasteful spots . The most famous and handsome giant Budda, Daibutsu comes first, then Hase temple with an elegant garden and unique cave. After lunch, you'll visit Hokokuji temple famous with wonderful bamboo forest,lastly Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine with a great view. Also , you can enjoy shopping in Komachi shopping street. You can enjoy a memorable day .

FROM$349/ per group
Kahoko K.
4.94(245) reviews

Kamakura One-day Private Custom Tour

Kamakura
8 hours

Kamakura is one of the most beautiful ancient cities in Japan, surrounded by the hills and a long beach. With old zen temples and shrines Kamakura reminds us the old days of the samurai. This is a 1-day custom tour (8 hours) from Tokyo to visit Kamakura’s highlights such as the Great Buddha of Kotokuin Temple. It is very flexible and tailored according to your requests. Lunch is arranged as needed.

FROM$313/ per group
Junko N.
4.83(81) reviews

Must-sees in Kamakura One-day Tour

Kamakura
8 hours

We visit a historical city, Kamakura where Japan's first shogunate (feudal government) existed from the 12th to the 14th century. It takes about 1 hour by train from Tokyo to Kamakura. There are a lot of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. I chose must-see places for you. We also enjoy streetcar ride in the city.

FROM$214/ per group
Shoji K.
4.83(46) reviews

Kamakura Day Hike with Local Expert

Kamakura
9 hours

Kamakura is a small, quiet, lovely town, one hour south of Tokyo. It was Japan's political center around the 13th century. This tour is especially recommended for nature lovers who seek a day-escape from busy Tokyo. It covers many hidden spots never visited in a large group tour. You will visit some famous spots like the Great Buddha as well. Kamakura is my hometown when I spent half of my life and I still often visitt to see my family. I'm sure you can enjoy the area just like locals do.

FROM$413/ per group
Tomoko H.
4.93(127) reviews

Highlights of Kamakura Customized as you like

Kamakura
7 hours 30 min

Kamakura is an ancient city, once a political center of the first military (Samurai) government of Japan. It’s an ideal sightseeing site for a day trip from Tokyo, about one hour by train. We visit must-see places according to your request. The next schedule is a recommended sample tour. We meet at your Hotel in Tokyo or in Yokohama. (Hotel pick up) Or at JR Kamakura station.

FROM$242/ per group
Shizuko T.
5.00(21) reviews
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Kamakura Highlights Tours

Best Memories of Kamakura

Kamakura
8 hours

Kamakura used to the capital of Japan during 12th to 14th century. It was the first period governed by the samurai warriors; Shoguns.Since samurai practiced Zen Buddhism, there are many Zen Temples which were built before those in Kyoto.

FROM$249/ per group
Yuki K.
4.76(315) reviews

Flowers in Kamakura: Great Buddha, Hasedera & Eishoji Temple

Kamakura
8 hours

Kamakura is a very healing city, which became the capital of Samurai at the end of the 12th century, and has a lot of temples where we can see lovely flowers. We will ride a train for approximately an hour or so from Tokyo/Yokohama/Kawasaki area to visit there. Appreciating the flowers, some temples and shrines, we can also enjoy the beautiful twilight seaview.

FROM$221/ per group
Yoko T.
4.82(93) reviews

Private tour 　"My favorite Kamakura"

Kamakura
8 hours

KAMAKURA! What a perfect place to escape from daily bustlness. The town famous for zen-buddhism and as the first de-facto capital ever established by samurais gives us splendid time to enjoy the rustic but solemn atmosphere.

FROM$242/ per group
Mitsuru(mark) S.
4.95(20) reviews

One day- Private Hiking & your requested spots in Kamakura

Kamakura
8 hours

Enjoy nature walking and feel rich history in Kamakura. This tour includes a short hiking course( 1 hour-1.5 hours) while visiting some temples. It also leaves a space for your requests in a latter half of the day. There are many places in Kamakura, so we can discuss and make your own itinerary together.

FROM$484/ per group
Yukiko F.
4.98(194) reviews

Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like Half-day Tour

Kamakura
4 hours

Let me customize your half-day tour based on your requests or preference adding my recommendation out of my experience regarding the season, weather, ...

FROM$121/ per group
Hiro Y.
4.85(13) reviews

Enjoy sea breeze of Kamakura: Komyoji Temple, Zaimokuza Beach walk, with Great Buddha and Hase Templ

Kamakura
5 hours

Once the samurai capital of Japan, Kamakura is surrounded by hills on three sides and by an ocean beach on one side, which was the major reason for th...

FROM$127/ per group
Eri Y.
4.97(34) reviews

Kamakura(Great Buddha, Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine,etc)

Kamakura
8 hours

Enjoy the historical city Kamakura and feel the old Japanese atmosphere of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrine! At Hokokuji Temple you can enjoy matcha tea while viewing a beautiful bamboo forest. Then we will visit Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu Shrine which was a shrine for samurai warriors and enjoy shopping at Komachi-dori shopping street near this shrine. After lunch we will visit Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple using Enoden local train.

FROM$205/ per group
Hiroshi S.
4.86(21) reviews

Delightful Kamakura

Kamakura
8 hours

Kamakura is one of the most popular places for tourist because of its long history and many scenic spots . I will take you to 4 most popular places among foreigners which are Hohkoku-ji, Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu, Koh-Toku-In(Big Budda), and Hase-dera. But if you have any specific place wish to visit, please let me know. I will make a plan for you. We will take bus, train and walking in this tour.

FROM$285/ per group
Hiroshi Y.
4.94(35) reviews
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Kamakura Art, Culture, & Historical Tours

Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like One-day Tour

Kamakura
8 hours

Let me customize your one-day tour based on your requests or preference adding my recommendation out of my experience regarding the season, weather, a...

FROM$226/ per group
Hiro Y.
4.85(13) reviews

Kamakura "Zen Culture" Finding Tour

Kamakura
8 hours

Do you know a Japanese word, "Bushido" or samurai spirit? Its origin was in Kamakura. About 800 years ago, Kamakura was the capital of Japan. The lead...

FROM$226/ per group
Hiro Y.
4.85(13) reviews

Kamakura one-day tour - end at Kamakura station-

Kamakura
7 hours

Are you interested in Zen Buddhism? Kamakura is the best place to go. There are many Zen Buddhist temples and you can enjoy maccha green tea in the temple's site or Zen vegetarian meal in a specified restaurant. The big Buddha is waiting for you sitting cross legged and putting both feet on his thighs. In the Komachi Dori shopping street, there are a lot of small shops full of attractive goods.

FROM$242/ per group
Rieko T.
4.91(33) reviews

Kita-Kamakura Wonder Day-2

Kamakura
8 hours

This walking tour focuses on visiting Zen temples in the Kita-Kamakura area which is wrapped in the natural and traditional atmosphere. Visitors will feel peace and quiet in the sacred precincts of; the internationally known Engaku-ji; Jyochi-ji with beautiful green mosses; Meigetsu-in, famous for blue hydrangea; and Kencho-ji, the first Zen practice hall; and more. After lunch, we walk the Ten-en HikingTrail.

FROM$256/ per person
Takayasu H.
5.00(13) reviews

Traditional Japan in Kamakura

Kamakura
8 hours

Kamakura is known as an old town but how old the town is? The answer is about 800 years. This town is built by the first soldiers' government and has been strongly influenced by soldiers' mentality and Buddhism. In this tour you will visit major tourist palaces and a unique place which is tea ceremony place with a master. If you wish to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and history. please join to this tour.

FROM$285/ per group
Hiroshi Y.
4.94(35) reviews

Soothing temples for stressed-out working adults

Kamakura
2 hours 30 min

I selected two Biddhist temples for stressed-out working adults who would like to relieve stress..

FROM$29/ per person
Takakazu T.

Zen world around Kitakamakura area

Kamakura
2 hours 30 min

Welcome to the Zen world !!!!!! Zen…you can learn about Zen Buddhism in just 2 and half an hour This tour goes to Kenchoji temple and Engakuji temple which were ranked the first and the second among the five major Zen temple in Kamakura respectively.

FROM$29/ per group
Takakazu T.

Kita-Kamakura Tour-experiencing the culture of Zen Buddhism

Kamakura
5 hours

This tour takes you to historical sites in Kita(northern)-Kamakura, letting you enjoy the traditional culture of Zen Buddhism and seasonal natural beauty in a quiet atmonsphere. While visiting Zen temples, you experience a Zen-meditation and a tea ceremony as well as Shojin-ryori or vegetable dishes for monks. This will surely purify your mind and be a once-in-lifetime experience.

FROM$107/ per group
Haruo T.
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Kamakura Nature & Outdoor Tours

Bamboo Temple, Sugimoto Temple, and three other attractive spots in Kamakura

Kamakura
6 hours

Once the samurai capital of Japan, Kamakura is visited by as many as 20 million people a year. Some of the most popular spots among visitors are Tsuru...

FROM$152/ per group
Eri Y.
4.97(34) reviews

Perfect Sankei-en Garden

Kamakura
3 hours

Sankeien is a traditional and typical Japanese-style garden constructed by Sankei Hara. He made big success in the silk trade.　 He transferred historical buildings from Kyoto and Kamakura to this garden. This garden was opend to the public as ”Sankei-en”in 1906. There are 10 important cultural assets designated by Japanese government and 3 tangible cultural assets designated by Yokohama city.

FROM$93/ per group
Erick(eiichi) K.
5.00(3) reviews

☆Hiking tour in Kamakura with Maru☆

Kamakura
9 hours

Kamakura is a historical cityin Kanagawa prefecture which is known as “ the Kyoto of Kanto region”. It’s a very popular tourist destination. Kamakura attracts us by more than 100 temples and shrines. In this tour, we start at a small rail station and head to Great Buddha walking a hiking trail.

FROM$570/ per group
Maru K.
4.95(112) reviews

Kamakura by the sea

Kamakura
6 hours

A famous old town of Kamakura is also known for its beautiful beach. This area is called "Shonan ", which is one of the most popular tour spots in Japan, especially for the young people enjoying marine sports. By using Eno-den Line, which is so cute a train and runs mainly by the beach, you can enjoy both old beautiful Kamakra and beautiful modern beach spots.

FROM$150/ per group
Kaneo U.
5.00(16) reviews

Kamakura Flower Tour

Kamakura
6 hours

Let us enjoy viewing seasonal flowers in an ancient capital of Japan. You can enjoy magnificent sceneries combined with beautiful flowers and temples.

FROM$221/ per group
Rieko T.
4.91(33) reviews

Walking & Hiking tour in Kamakura

Kamakura
3 hours 30 min

Meet at Kita-Kamakura St. - 20 mit. walk to Kuzuharagaoka shrine - Zeniarai benten - Daibutsu hiking trail (30 mit. walk) - Great Buddha - Hasedera temple - taking Enoden line to Kamakura St.(5 mit.) - Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine

FROM$36/ per person
Makiko S.

Kamakura Hanami Tour

Kamakura
8 hours

Cherry blossoms tell the start of Japanese spring. You can enjoy seeing them at many places in Kamakura. But the date of full blooming differs every year depending on the weather, which is hard to predict. Several predicting services compete in their predicting accuracy every year. One private prediction service published their third one on February 6th. They say the date of full blooming will be March 24th, a little earlier than the last spring.

FROM$199/ per group
Kaneo U.
5.00(16) reviews
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Kamakura Off the Beaten Path Tours

One day in Kamakura and Enoshima Island using Enoden Line

Kamakura
7 hours

On this tour, in the morning, we'll visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine which was founded by the first shogun of the first military government in Japanes...

FROM$178/ per group
Eri Y.
4.97(34) reviews

Walking tour along an old Kamakura samurai road

Kamakura
5 hours

Kamakura was the seat of the Bakufu (feudal government) from the 12th century to the 14th century. Many samurai warriors as well as commoners came and went. Kamakura is surrounded by mountains and they would walk across them. Unfortunately, with urbanization, almost all roads are now paved and widened. But you still can walk on the hill side.

FROM$178/ per group
Erick(eiichi) K.
5.00(3) reviews

Small hiking in Kamakura to feel its ancient atomosphere

Kamakura
5 hours

You can enjoy a small hiking in a north mountain area, where you will feel ancient atmosphere by visiting a mystic cave shrine called Zeniarai-Benten and Sasuke-Inari shrine. You can also enjoy other faomous spots, Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu shrine and Great Buddha.

FROM$125/ per group
Kaneo U.
5.00(16) reviews
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Kamakura Unique Experience Tours

Soul-Exploring Trip of Kamakura and Sutra Copying

Kamakura
6 hours

Through copying sutra in Hasedera Temple, you get the serenity of mind and feel ready to explore the secret world of Buddhism: Benzaiten in the cave and Hase Kannon on the hill. After watching the imposing Great Buddha, take train to Kamakura, where you can relax and have lunch at various kinds of restaurants to choose from. Then, visit Hachimangu Shrine. and enjoy shopping at Komachidori Street.

FROM$109/ per group
Takao M.
4.38(8) reviews

Soul-Exploring Trip of Hase Temple, the Great Buddha and Sutra Copying in Kamakura

Kamakura
3 hours

Through copying sutra in Hasedera Temple, you get the serenity of mind and feel ready to explore the secret world of Buddhism. In the adjacent cave stand the statues of gods, each with the mission of having human desires achieved. At the top of a hill, Hase Kannon looks down mercifully upon you. Then, seven minutes' walk takes you to the imposing Great Buddha of Kamakura.

FROM$54/ per group
Takao M.
4.38(8) reviews
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Travel like a real local. With our lineup of varied tours we want to help you customize and realize your ideal tour in Kamakura. Our guides can arrange for you to visit areas specific to your interests, so there will be no filler in the itinerary! Browse all the tours we offer in Kamakura, and find the perfect one for you. The tours come in a variety of categories and lengths, so chances are you will be able to find the tour for you. Looking for something you couldn’t find in our lineup? Go ahead and send a message to one of the guides, they will create your tour for you! Teaming up with a local guide and getting their help in planning the itinerary is the smart way to travel, so let them sort everything out for you.