
Kamakura Private Tours
Book a Private Kamakura Tour with a Local Tour Guide
Kamakura Art, Culture, & Historical Tours
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Kamakura Photo Walk Full-Day Tour: Temples, Coast & Enoden Ride
Explore the best of Kamakura on a relaxed full-day tour, combining history, culture, and coastal views. Starting at Kamakura Station, we visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu via Dankazura and explore Enno-ji Temple, then return through Komachi Street. We take the Enoden to Hase and enjoy lunch. After lunch, we visit Hasedera Temple and the Great Buddha. Then, we visit Kamakura kokomae Station and enjoy a short time by the sea. I will also take photos during the tour so you can keep great memories.
Kamakura Photo Walk Full-Day Tour: Temples, Coast & Enoden Ride
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One-day tour from Kita-Kamakura to Enoshima
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?
One-day tour from Kita-Kamakura to Enoshima
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Kamakura Essentials: Great Buddha, Historic Temples & Coastal Vibes (English / Spanish)
Discover the rich feudal history and scenic beauty of Kamakura on a private guided day tour from Tokyo. Visit the world-famous Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple, explore the lush gardens and coastal views of Hasedera, and stroll through the majestic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Wrap up your experience sampling local street food and shopping along Komachi-dori Street. A perfect blend of history, culture, and coastal charm!
Kamakura Essentials: Great Buddha, Historic Temples & Coastal Vibes (English / Spanish)
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Deep dive private half day tour of Enoshima
Experience the coastal magic and ancient legends of Enoshima Island on this immersive half-day walking tour. As your private guide, I will lead you through a personal journey to the island's historic shrines, sharing the fascinating stories and traditions of Enoshima. Beyond the history, we will check out the local food scene; whether you are craving street snacks or prefer a leisurely sit-down meal with panoramic ocean views, I’ll ensure you find the perfect flavors to match your palate.
Deep dive private half day tour of Enoshima
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Kamakura Day Trip Tours
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Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
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. Seasonal OPTION【 Enoshima Island Lit-up Events 】, check the details on itinerary. Summer Aug 01 - Sep 23, 2026, Winter (TBA)
Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
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One day trip to Kamakura
Kamakura is a very popular tourist destination and has a lot of beautiful places such as Buddhist temples with gardens, and Shinto shrines. The city has a lot of Japanese restaurants which offer lovely dishes. We’ll visit some of the most popular spots in Kamakura, such as Hokoku-ji temple (with a bamboo garden), Hase-dera temple (one of the oldest temples in Kamakura), and Kotoku-in temple which is well known for the Great Buddha. I hope you have a lovely day in Kamakura!
One day trip to Kamakura
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Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
Kamakura is called "Kyoto of Eastern Japan", because it used to be the capital of Japan from 12th to 14th century, and the first government by the Shogun, a top of samurai warriors, was located here. Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. In this tour, we will visit three famous temples and one shrine. Personally, I love Kamakura so much and strongly recommend this tour to you, because there are so many beautiful places here.
Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
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Discover Ofuna, Kamakura & Enoshima: Temples, Shrines & Scenic Coastal Views with a Licensed Guide
Discover the highlights of the Kamakura area, once the center of Japan’s samurai rule from the late 12th century to 1333. While relatively stable, this period also faced two Mongol invasions as well as earthquakes, epidemics, and famines, which shaped society. During this time, Kamakura Buddhism spread among both samurai and common people. Today, its legacy lives on in Zen temples, historic shrines, and spiritual traditions. Enjoy peaceful gardens, vibrant streets, and coastal views.
Discover Ofuna, Kamakura & Enoshima: Temples, Shrines & Scenic Coastal Views with a Licensed Guide
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Kamakura Highlights Tours
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A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze
Explore Kamakura with a guide who loves this compact ancient town, rich in history, culture, nature, and Zen spirit. Just an hour from Tokyo, we will visit highlights such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Buddha standing for 770 years, and the bamboo temple. You can savor authentic matcha with Japanese sweets in a serene Zen garden, admire seasonal flowers, and stroll hidden paths to the seaside, where the ocean breeze offers a peaceful close to your journey.
A Day in My Favorite Kamakura! Zen Temples, Matcha, Flowers & the Sea Breeze
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Highlights of Kamakura
Kamakura was the first capital of Samurai government in Japan. It is not only a historical city with about 100 shrines and temples but also a city with beautiful nature surrounded by mountains on two sides and facing the sea to the south. It has a brave culture based on Zen Buddhism. If you are interested in Japanese history and culture and you like nature, this trip will satisfy you.
Highlights of Kamakura
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Private tour "My favorite Kamakura"
KAMAKURA! What a perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Famous for Zen Buddhism and known as the first de facto capital established by the samurai, this town offers a splendid opportunity to enjoy a rustic yet solemn atmosphere.
Private tour "My favorite Kamakura"
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One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)
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.
One-Day Ancient Wonders in Kamakura(Bamboo Temple, Hachimangu Shrine, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple)
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Kamakura Nature & Outdoor Tours
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Kamakura by the sea
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.
Kamakura by the sea
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Kamakura Flower Tour
Let us enjoy viewing seasonal flowers in an ancient capital of Japan. You can enjoy magnificent sceneries combined with beautiful flowers and temples.
Kamakura Flower Tour
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Kamakura Alps Trekking Tour with Zen Experience
Explore a different side of Kamakura on a 3–4 hour trek through its beautiful mountain trails. Visit peaceful Zuisenji Temple, climb Mount Taihei, and discover ancient samurai paths, Jizo statues, wartime shelters and mystical forests reminiscent of Studio Ghibli. Enjoy views of the sea and Mount Fuji before reaching Hanzobo, home to legendary Tengu spirits. The trek ends at historic Kenchoji Temple, where Zen culture and beautiful gardens await.
Kamakura Alps Trekking Tour with Zen Experience
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Kamakura Hanami Tour
One hour train-ride from Tokyo, Kamakura is a historical place where the first samurai government was established in 12 century. There are tens of beautiful temples and shrines in Kamakura. All of them have beautiful Japanese gardens, some of which are famous for its "Hanami", cherry blossoms viewing. I will show you some of the best "Hanami" spots in Kamakura. The date of full blooming differs every year. They usually start blooming late March and end at the beginning of April.
Kamakura Hanami Tour
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Kamakura Off the Beaten Path Tours
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【Kamakura & Enoshima】"Can This Love Be Translated?"K-Drama Filming Locations Tour
Experience the world of the global hit K-drama, "Can This Love Be Translated?", by visiting the iconic locations where Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung’s characters met. This tour takes you through the stunning coastal scenery of Kamakura and Enoshima, including peaceful local spots featured in the series. As a local guide, I’ll share the stories behind each scene and help you capture perfect photos from the best angles—recreating those unforgettable moments from the drama.
【Kamakura & Enoshima】"Can This Love Be Translated?"K-Drama Filming Locations Tour
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Small hiking in Kamakura to feel its ancient atomosphere
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.
Small hiking in Kamakura to feel its ancient atomosphere
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Kamakura: Highlights & K-Drama Spots — "Can This Love Be Translated?"
This tour invites you to step into the world of drama while exploring the timeless beauty and heritage of Kamakura. We will retrace the journey of the leads through the scenic streets, coastal views, and landmarks of this ancient capital. Specially curated for fans of "Can This Love Be Translated?", this itinerary combines iconic filming locations with Kamakura's must-see highlights. Perfect for first-time visitors. Enjoy both the drama's atmosphere and Japan's rich history and culture.
Kamakura: Highlights & K-Drama Spots — "Can This Love Be Translated?"
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Walking tour along an old Kamakura samurai road
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.
Walking tour along an old Kamakura samurai road
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Kamakura Tour Reviews
Karl C.
“Rainy day in Kamakura”
Unfortunately it rained hard all day during my tour but Masayoshi san was very helpful in keeping the tour smooth despite the weather condition. As a solo traveler I appreciate that he has his own professional camera which saves me the trouble of taking good photos. The tour has a lot walking but a lot was covered so it was worth it, it would have even been better with good weather.
Catherine Y.
“Really enjoyed Kamakura ”
Yukiko is very patient and knowledgeable regarding the Kamakura tour I dis enjoyed The Whole entire tour thank you Yukiko
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Yukiko K.
Dear Catherine, thank you for the nice review! You were so energetic.You listened to me earnestly, appreciated Japanese culture, and enjoyed shopping and food in Kamakura.It was a great pleasure for me. Yukiko
Benjamin S.
“Small Group/Solo Traveler Customizable Private Value”
Yacco was wonderful. Very communicative and knowledgeable. She contacted us many times before the trip to get our preferences known. We were unfortunately running late the day of the tour but she took it in stride and got us off on a wonderful adventure. She definitely does her homework and had detailed files when we met to teach us as we went, including each and every one of the items I had mentioned in our previous messages. I was quite humbled by her preparation. And her gifts. We saw so much and enjoyed every minute of it thanks to her. Unfortunately my group enjoyed the market so much that we ended up not reaching Enoshima until just as the sun set. We enjoyed the lower levels but asked her please to not lead us up to the top. We were already filled with memories, stories, mementos, and snacks. We regret nothing, except being late.
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Yacco M.
Dear Ben-san, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a heartwarming review! I am truly touched by your kind words. I loved tailoring the day to your interests and seeing how much your group enjoyed visiting places that mean so much to you—it was truly a precious experience for me, too. Although the weather was lovely that afternoon, it was a bit of a shame that Mt. Fuji was hidden behind clouds. However, I was so happy when you sent me that breathtaking photo of Mt. Fuji bathed in the beautiful morning light the next day! Thank you also for the lovely gift. Thank you again for choosing me as your guide. I hope to welcome you and your family back to Japan again in the future! Warm regards, Yacco
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