Kamakura Private Tours
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Kamakura Highlights Tours
One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)
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$240/ per group
Hiroshi S.
4.92 / 5
(38 reviews)
Discover Kamakura & Enoshima in 1 Day with a Licensed guide
Kamakura
7 hours
*The 7 hours tour starts and ends at a station in Fujisawa or Kamakura If from Tokyo, it's 9 hours, +8000yen This 1 day Kamakura & Enoshima Itinerary is packed with a visit to an islet of Enoshima and visits to 2 Buddhist temples (Kotokuin with Great Buddha and Hase-dera) and 1 Shinto shrine (Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu) in Kamakura. From the hill-top of Enoshima island, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mt. Fuji when the weather is fine. *The itinerary can be customized to meet your requests
FROM$307/ per group
Seigo U.
5.00 / 5
(17 reviews)
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$233/ per group
Yuki K.
4.77 / 5
(375 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$300/ per group
Mitsuru(mark) S.
4.93 / 5
(41 reviews)
Kamakura Day Trip Tours
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$380/ per group
Kahoko K.
4.96 / 5
(337 reviews)
Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Kamakura
9 hours
A private Kamakura with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where first Samurai government ruled. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, making Kamakura unique place. Winter Special, Enoshima Illumination is recommended. Please ask me before making booking! [Around the end of Nov to the end of Feb]
FROM$453/ per group
Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(90 reviews)
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$240/ per group
Yasuro C.
4.82 / 5
(91 reviews)
Exploring temples and Shrine in Kamakura
Kamakura
6 hours
Kamakura is adorable with a lot of old temples and shrines. You can enjoy seeing old structures, gardens, flowers every season and strolling around the town in the countryside. It is located west of Tokyo and accessible by train only for 40 minutes. You can learn Japanese cultural aspects a lot there.
FROM$227/ per group
Yuka S.
4.91 / 5
(58 reviews)
Kamakura Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
Hiro's Kamakura As-you-like One-day Tour
Kamakura
8 hours
Kamakura, a home to samurai culture and Zen Buddhism, is neighborhood of where I live and one of my living rooms that I'd really love to invite you to. I am also happy to share some exclusive info that only local residents know, as I show you around the place. Let me customize your one-day tour based on your requests or preference adding my recommendation out of my experience regarding the season.
FROM$212/ per group
Hiro Y.
4.88 / 5
(16 reviews)
Explore the connection between the Samurai Government and Buddhism!
Kamakura
7 hours
The Kamakura Shogunate, established by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1192, marked the beginning of feudal military government. This period was characterized by the rise of the samurai class and the establishment of a feudal system. It was also marked by both the patronage of Buddhism by the ruling class and the rise of new Buddhist movements that catered to the spiritual needs of the samurai and common people alike. We will explore these facts by visiting some temples and shrines.
FROM$200/ per group
Macky H.
4.75 / 5
(8 reviews)
One-day tour from Kita-Kamakura to Enoshima
Kamakura
9 hours
Just over an hour from Tokyo, you can visit an ancient capital with a completely different history. Kamakura was a town that became the center of politics under Minamoto no Yoritomo in the 12th century. Kamakura is a town of samurai, and Zen was also loved by the samurai. Kamakura is also the city where Zen Buddhism was brought to Japan and widely spread. Why not walk me through Kamakura, a town nurtured by history and culture?
FROM$220/ per group
Naoya U.
5.00 / 5
(7 reviews)
Kamakura & Yokosuka: History of War and Peace Tour
Kamakura
7 hours
This tour takes you to historical sites on wars and peace. In the morning, explore Kamakura to visit the sites related to the battles of samurais to learn about battles in the middle age. After lunch at Komachidori Street, move to the city of Yokosuka to visit Yokosuka Navel Port and Memorial Battleship Mikasa to know about the wars in the modern era. If you want to take the tour of either Kamakura or Yokosuka, it is possible to change the itinerary.
FROM$267/ per group
Haruo T.
4.87 / 5
(15 reviews)
Kamakura Nature & Outdoor Tours
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$200/ per group
Kaneo U.
4.98 / 5
(62 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. You can enjoy great combination of historical structures with Japanese garden.
FROM$87/ per group
Erick(eiichi) K.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
Bamboo Temple, Sugimoto Temple, and three other attractive spots in Kamakura
Kamakura
6 hours
We first take a bus to visit Bamboo Temple. After that we enjoy walking around the local residential areas while visiting two other places, Sugimoto Temple and Egara Tenjin shrine upto the fourth place, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Srine which was constructed by the first Shogun of the Kamakura Government. After lunch, we take the Enoden Line from Kamakura station to Hase and visit the last place Great Buddha. Komachi-dori shopping street and Masamune Sword and Blade Workshop are included by request.
FROM$183/ per group
Eri Y.
4.97 / 5
(36 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$253/ per group
Rieko T.
4.90 / 5
(39 reviews)
Kamakura Off the Beaten Path Tours
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. You can walk an old road between Yokohama (Mutsura) and Kamakura. This road is actually the same as the one used in the 12th century.
FROM$167/ per group
Erick(eiichi) K.
5.00 / 5
(3 reviews)
Small hiking in Kamakura to feel its ancient atomosphere
Kamakura
6 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$200/ per group
Kaneo U.
4.98 / 5
(62 reviews)
One day in Kamakura and Enoshima Island using Enoden Line
Kamakura
7 hours
On this tour, we'll first visit Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine which was constructed by the first Shogun, and take a train to visit Great Buddha in Hase area. Then again take the train to Enoshima station. A little walk from the station is Enoshima Island, an island of the legend of a dragon and sea goddess, the island has recently been very popular among many young couples as a power spot as well. On top of the island we can climb up on a lighthouse and if you are lucky, Mt. Fuji can be seen!!
FROM$213/ per group
Eri Y.
4.97 / 5
(36 reviews)
Haunted Kamakura
Kamakura
4 hours
Being the site of mass suicides, WW2 combat training drills gone wrong, and ancient battlefields, Kamakura is a perfect breeding ground for supernatural occurences and scary stories. Come with me and we'll go and see some of the spookiest sites in Kamakura, along with some of the highlights!
FROM$80/ per group
John L.
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$102/ per group
Takao M.
4.53 / 5
(19 reviews)
Soul-Exploring Trip of Hase Temple, the Great Buddha in Kamakura
Kamakura
5 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$83/ per group
Takao M.
4.53 / 5
(19 reviews)
Kamakura Tour Reviews
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Wesley F.
5 / 5
Mar 26, 2025
“Kaori was great!”
Even before the trip Kaori was very responsive and accommodating to our requests. Kaori met us at the hotel to begin the day which was very nice. She was very knowledgeable of every site we visited and answered every question we had. She found a restaurant that fit our dietary needs for lunch that was delicious! Very personable and professional. Could not say enough nice things about her. Thank you Kaori!
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Jeffrey R.
5 / 5
Mar 25, 2025
“Top notch service ”
We hired a driver to take us to do some sight seeing around Tokyo on our why to the port to catch our cruise. Our driver Ms. Yamamoto was prompt on picking us up at our hotel. She was very friendly and her drove safely and professionally. We highly recommend her! Thank you.
Fuji Limousine
Thank you for sharing your kind feedback with us! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our driver, Ms. Yamamoto, during your sightseeing tour in Tokyo. It's wonderful to know that she was prompt, friendly, and provided a safe and professional driving experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we will be sure to pass along your compliments to Ms. Yamamoto. If you need any further assistance or plan to visit again, we’d love to serve you!
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Robert B.
5 / 5
Mar 20, 2025
“A Very Full and Fun Day! ”
Haruo and I had a wonderful day exploring the beauty and history of Kamakura, and then after a quick train trip, we did a tour of Yokosuka's naval history and reviewed the American and Japanese fleets. Haruo is a superb guide with an excellent understanding and explanation of the rich history of Kamakura and Yokosuka. A very fun companion and superb English speaker, you will very much enjoy your day with him.
Haruo T.
Hi, Robert. I can’t thank you enough for your kind words. Since you have learned a lot about the culture and history of Japan, I enjoyed talking about various aspects, like history, literature, religion and so on with you. Also I appreciated your sympathy and support on my injury. I’m sure you’ll have a great time at photo session. Best wishes Haruo Takagi
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