The moody cliffs of Inamuragasaki

The site of the Miura Clan's mass suicide / grave

Minamoto no Yoritomo's grave

The Great Buddha of Kamakura

Haunted Kamakura

Off the Beaten Path

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John L.

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Kamakura

English (Native), Japanese

4 hours

Private tour (only you and John L.)

Up to 10 people

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!

Itinerary

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10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Kamakura Station (or your hotel)

- Unfortunately, nothing spooky here. It's just a train station.　But, from here, it's just a short walk to some cool spots!

10:20 AM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

One of the highlights of Kamakura, and the best place to learn about the history of the capital of Japan's first samurai government. Here we will set the stage for the macabre tales to come later on in the tour.

11:00 AM

Grave of Minamoto no Yoritomo / Site of the mass suicide of the Miura Clan

The Miura clan fell here, next to the grave of their lord. Ghost sitings are common in this area.

12:00 PM

Tosho-ji / Site of the mass suicide of the Hojo Clan

Widely thought to be the most haunted place in Kamakura, this is where the powerful Hojo clan met their demise.

01:00 PM

The Beaches of Kamakura / Hase Station Area

The beaches of Kamakura were used during WW2 to train its citizens in underwater combat. However, the training exercises were disastrous, and the waters are said to be haunted to this day.

01:30 PM

Bonus: The Great Buddha of Kamakura

After all the stories of death and ghosts, I think we'd all like to detox with a little bit of ordinary sightseeing!

Ending Point

Kamakura Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

1. Transporation costs (guests and guide, ~500 yen per person within Kamakura City)

2. Entry fees (guests and guide, 300 yen per person)

Tour Important Information

1. This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

2. Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.

3. Transportation costs / entry fees / etc. are not included for guests or the guide.

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 2023

John L.

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About Tour Guide John L.

Hi travelers, I'm John! I'm a part-time teacher and a full-time history nerd, and I've lived in the Tokyo/Yokohama/Kamakura area for 6 years. If you're looking for a fun time hiking up some small mountains and avoiding the crowds by hitting up lesser-known(but still amazing) sights, then I'm your guy! Or, if you want to hit up all the big sights and be wowed by their splendor, I'm still your guy! So, let's get out there, have some fun, and I'll teach you all I know about Japan and its wonders!

Also, being a vegetarian, I know all the best veg-friendly places in the area, so I'm an excellent for vegetarians and vegans.