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Family-Friendly Kamakura Samurai Experience Tour With Mochi-Making Option
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Joined 2025
Kamakura is a historic city where nature and tradition come together beautifully. Step into a world of peaceful temples and seasonal scenery, where time seems to slow down.
Walk through a tranquil bamboo grove, admire the Great Buddha, and *you can even meet the samurai warrior! (*When you choose option)
Discover your own special side of Kamakura while experiencing its rich history.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kamakura station west exit
- “Kamakura Station West Exit” is one of the two main exits of Kamakura Station. It is the quieter side compared to the East Exit. Right in front of the exit, there is an open square with a clock tower, which makes it an easy and convenient meeting point. This is also the side where you can find the Enoden (local train) ticket gate.
Houkokuji Temple
Hokokuji Temple is a peaceful Zen temple in Kamakura, famous for its beautiful bamboo grove. Visitors can enjoy a quiet walk through the bamboo forest and even have matcha tea while taking in the serene atmosphere.
Sugimoto-deran Temple
Sugimoto-dera Temple is one of the oldest temples in Kamakura, known for its moss-covered stone steps and quiet, historic atmosphere. It offers a peaceful and less crowded experience compared to more famous temples.
Lunch at a local restaurant
I’ll take you to a local restaurant where locals enjoy dining, rather than a tourist-oriented restaurant. We can discuss your food preferences before the tour.
! Note ! Meal fee is not included in the tour price.
! Optional ! Traditional mochi-pounding experience with a Samurai
You can enjoy a traditional mochi-pounding experience at a small restaurant run by a samurai warrior!
Mochi making is a fun and interactive activity where you can pound steamed rice with a large wooden mallet and learn about a traditional Japanese custom. Afterward, you can enjoy the freshly made mochi.
! NOTE: !
The mochi-making experience is an optional activity. If you wish to participate, please contact me before booking the tour, as advance confirmation is required to ensure the experience is available on your tour date.
The fee is 3,000 yen per person and should be paid directly at the restaurant on the day of the tour.
Great Buddha (Kotoku-in Temple)
Kotoku-in is a Buddhist temple in Kamakura, best known for the Great Buddha, a large bronze statue of Amida Buddha. Standing over 13 meters tall, it is one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks.
Ending Point
Kamakura station
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
• Guide fee
• Hotel pick-up (Kamakura area only)
• Guide’s expenses
• Public transportation fees (specify price per person)
• Taxi fare (if applicable)
• Entrance tickets (specify price per person)
• Guests’ personal expenses
• Optional Mochi-making fee (only required when you choose this option. 3,000 yen per person)
Tour Important Information
* This tour is a walking tour that uses public transportation. And also this tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* Guests’ transportation, meals, entrance fees, mochi-making fee are not included in the tour fee. Buses and trains accept IC cards, but temple entrance fees must be paid in cash, so please have small change ready.
* The guide’s expenses are included in the tour fee.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
Advance contact before booking is required only if you wish to add the optional activity.
Important message from the supplier
There are no particular restrictions on the days of the week.
I’m available for booking on any day when I don’t already have another tour scheduled.
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 2025
About Tour Guide Yumiko O.
Hello, my name is Yumiko, and I am a licensed tour guide based in Japan.
It is my pleasure to share the beauty of Japan with travelers from all over the world. I have guided many visitors through Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and other famous destinations, as well as hidden gems that only locals know.
My goal is always to create a tour that is not only informative but also enjoyable and personalized to your interests.
With a warm and flexible guiding style, I love helping guests discover Japan’s traditions, history, and everyday life. Whether you are interested in temples and shrines, delicious local food, or simply strolling through charming streets, I will do my best to make your time in Japan unforgettable.
I am excited to announce that I have started offering tours in Odawara!
Odawara is a historic castle town located just an hour from Tokyo, famous for its impressive Odawara Castle, beautiful views of both the sea and mountains, and its role as the gateway to Hakone. In addition to exploring the castle and tasting local specialties such as fresh seafood and kamaboko (fish cakes), you can also enjoy many Instagram-worthy spots, from the scenic coastline to charming traditional houses that give a glimpse of Japan’s past.
Odawara is still less crowded compared to other popular destinations, so it’s a great time to visit.
I look forward to welcoming you and creating wonderful memories together!
Reviews
Dawn-marie D.
“Wonderful guide”
Yumiko was early , knowledgeable, interesting and flexible and gave us a great day in Hakone.
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Yumiko O.
Thank you very much for joining my Hakone tour today. Since it was Sunday, Hakone was quite crowded, and I’m sorry that we couldn’t always move around smoothly. I hope you still enjoyed the tour. Thank you also for sharing so much knowledge about trees with me. I learned a lot from you, and it was very interesting. The type of tree that Priest Mangan used to bind the dragon was agarwood. Hakone still has many wonderful places to explore, so I hope you will have another opportunity to visit in the future. Thank you again for spending the day with me. I truly enjoyed guiding you this time.
$192/ per group
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