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Day tour to Kamakura, a historic city near Tokyo

One of the most popular shrines for a new year's visit. More than 2 million people visit there in the first 3 days of each year.

Hasedera Temple. There is a a statue of Kannon, the godess of mercy with Eleven heads.

Enoshima Island is connected to the mainland by a bridge

Beautiful view from Hasedera Temple

Lovely tram, Enoden

Kamakura Private Tour - Komachi-dori Street is a popular shopping and Eating place for both Young and senior people. You can find lovely souvenirs at the shops.

Komachi-dori Street is a popular shopping and Eating place for both Young and senior people. You can find lovely souvenirs at the shops.

Bamboo Garden in Hokokuji Temple

Day tour to Kamakura, a historic city near Tokyo

Day Trip

Joined 2016

Nobu S.

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(111 reviews)

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Kamakura

English, Japanese (Native)

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Nobu S.)

Up to 4 people

A day tour from Tokyo to Kamakura by public transportations (Private car is available as an option)

You can visit the main spots in Kamakura area such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangû Shrine, Great Buddha, Enoshima Island, etc.

Let's enjoy the historic city and its beautiful sceneries!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, one of the most popular shrines for a new year's visit

Komachi-dori Street, quite popular place for shopping and eating near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Great Buddha, a symbol of Kamakura

Hasedera Temple, an old temple built in the 7th century

Enoshima Island, popular sightseeing spots for both young and senior people

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

Want to personalize this tour?

This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick-up in Tokyo area

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide), entrance fee, lunch, etc.

Transportation fee would be approximately 3,000Yen/person from Tokyo area. (It depends on which hotel you will stay.)

Kamakura Great Buddha entrance fee: 300Yen/Person

Hasedera Temple entrance fee: 400Yen/person

Lunch: 1,000-2,000Yen/person

Tour Important Information

- Move by public transportations (except a private car tour)

- Comfortable shoes are recommended.

- The temple and the shrine are sacred places. Please behave respectfully while inside them if you are visiting.

Kamakura was a political center in Japan about 800 years ago.

You can enjoy many historic temples and shrines as well as beautiful sceneries.

Besides the Highlights shown on the above, you can visit the following places as options:

- Meigetsu-in Temple: It is known as the "Hydrangeas Temple". Recommended to vist in the rainy season.

- Hokokuji Temple: It is famous for a bamboo garden. You can also experience Matcha (green tea) at this temple.

- Zeniarai-Benzaiten Shrine: The worshipers believe that if they wash their money in the spring water, they will be more than double. Why don't you try?

There are many other places to visit in Kamakura area.

You can include such places in the itinerary as long as the time allows.

The tour by a private car is available?

Yes. The charter fee is as follows:

Mini van (maximum 5 people): 65,000Yen (including a driver fee, fuel, toll and tax)

Van (maximum 8 people): 75,000Yen (including a driver fee, fuel, toll and tax)

*The above amount is not including the guide fee.

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Tohoku District including Akita, Aomori, Iwate, Fukushima, Miyagi and Yamagata only if you could bear my transportation fee of 8,000Yen. (Sorry, but I usually live in Chiba.)

For Kanto District including Chiba, Hakone, Ibaraki, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Mt. Fuji, Narita, Nikko, Saitama, Tochigi, Tokyo and Yokohama, the pick up fee is 3,000Yen.

If you would like me to guide you in any other area, please feel free to contact me.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2016

Nobu S.

4.73 / 5

(111 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Nobu S.

Hi, I am Nobu, a national licensed tour guide.

The main areas I guide are Tokyo and its surrounding areas including Mt. Fuji, Hakone and Nikko, but I can also accommodate custom tours according to your wishes.

I also offer tours using my minivan.

You can take a short tour by the minivan that stops at several spots on the way from Narita Airport to your hotel in Tokyo.

If you let me know your preferences, I will design a private tour that is perfect for you.

I am looking Forward to Meeting you soon in Japan!

Nobu

Reviews

Juan m A.

5 / 5

Oct 26, 2026

A Day Tour to Nikko from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan

Oct 26, 2026

Tokyo

12 hours

“One day trip to aNikko”

He is a very profesional person, we enjoyed all the tour... he shower us all the principal points of interest friendly and very easy going. Thank you very much Nobu!!!

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed my Nikko tour. Nikko has many attractive spots, and I believe I have managed to introduce the key ones. Thank you again for choosing my tour! Nobu

Joel K.

5 / 5

Oct 14, 2026

A Day Tour to Mt. Fuji Area from Tokyo by a National Licensed Guide with a Minivan

Oct 14, 2026

Mount Fuji

10 hours

“A GREAT tour to Mount Fuji area”

Dear Nobu, Thank you very much for the wonderful tour with you to the Mount Fuji area! We liked the tour with the MF-highlights and hidden gems very much and all of us were super happy, having you as our local guide, shopping and food expert. Best personal regards from Switzerland, Joel

Nobu S.

Dear Joel, Thank you very much for your review. I am glad to know that you and your family enjoyed my tour. The Mount Fuji area has many different facets, so we can enjoy it even if the weather isn't perfect. Thank you again for having me as a guide. Best regards, Nobu

Mary C.

5 / 5

Oct 11, 2026

World Heritage Hiraizumi, Genbikei Gorge & Geibikei Gorge

Oct 11, 2026

Chiba

7 hours

“Magical boat ride and Temple tours”

Nobu was a great guide. He was in contact with us on regular basis leading up to the trip with the outline of the day and meeting point as well as organising a car. He was informative and never rushed us. We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary he had set out for us. Highly recommend!

Nobu S.

Thank you very much for your review. I am so happy to know that you enjoyed my tour. This area is near my hometown and is full of attractive spots, but since it is not widely known, few people visit. I would be glad if more people learned about it and visit.