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You can feel real calmness in the bamboo forest.

You can taste Japanese powdered green tea and some sweets in the bamboo forest.

Hase Temple is called a temple of flowers.

The Japanese garden in Hokokuji Temple.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the biggest shrine in Kamakura.

Highlights of Kamakura

Highlights

Joined 2017

Yukiko K.

4.90 / 5

(30 reviews)

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Kamakura

English

6 hrs 30 mins

Private tour (only you and Yukiko K.)

Up to 5 people

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.

Itinerary

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

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

at the lobby of your hotel

- I can also meet you at the west exit of Kamakura Station.

12:10 AM

The Great Buddha

The Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple in Hase is the most famous sight in Kamakura.

12:30 AM

Hase Temple

Hase Temple is about 10 minutes' walk from the great Buddha, a flower temple with eleven-headed Kannon Statue and an ocean view.

02:00 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the biggest shrine in Kamakura with two ponds.

02:50 AM

Houkokuji

Hokokuji is a temple with a famous bamboo forest.

03:40 AM

Komachi Street

Komachi Street is a famous shopping street where you can buy souvenirs.

Ending Point

at the lobby of your hotel

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, transportation fee for the guide

What‘s not included

lunch (you and guide)

your transportation fee

your entrance fee for each temple

Tour Important Information

You cannot see all in Kamakura in one day.

So I selected some good spots for you. You can see the greatness of warriors and feel the calmness of nature in those places.

You can enjoy a variety of Kamakura; from a small temple to a big shrine. from a small Japanese garden to a big panorama of the sea.

You can also appreciate Japanese craft, lunch and sweets.

I will help you enjoy Kamakura according to your interest.

available also on national hollidays

Important message from the supplier

I can guide you in Kamakura if you pay my transportation fee.

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 2017

Yukiko K.

4.90 / 5

(30 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Yukiko K.

My name is Yukiko . I have a national license for a tour guide in English. I live in Tokyo on weekdays and go back to my house in Kamakura on weekend. I like both cities.

Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Kamakura is a traditional city with history and nature. I like communicating with people.

My family and I had homestay students from all over the world and my children call me "mother of the world." I like learning foreign languages. I speak a little German and I learned a little Italian last year. I also have a license for teaching Japanese to foreigners as a second language. It would be a great pleasure for me to make your trip to Japan more valuable and impressive through my explanation of Japanese culture and history,

I am looking forward to seeing you.

Reviews

Daniela M.

5 / 5

Oct 28, 2026

Half Day Trip in Tokyo

Oct 28, 2026

Tokyo

4 hours

“Authentic Tokyo supported by Yukiko”

We had 2 fantastic day in Tokyo with Yukiko. She show us the complete picture from the city with traditional but also the modern city. Yukiko navigate us through the different parts of Tokyo and she has answers to all our questions. We are happy to enjoy Tokyo with Yukiko. Thank you very much Daniela and Michael

Yukiko K.

Thank you for your nice review, Daniela and Michael! During two days in Tokyo, I took them to three major spots and showed them some pieces of architecture as Daniela was interested in modern architecture of Japan.Michael was a good photographer and took good photos.They were so cheerful and I enjoyed being with them. Thank you for your kindness and have a nice trip! Yukiko

Corinna B.

5 / 5

Oct 24, 2026

TOKYO Tour of your choices

Oct 24, 2026

Tokyo

6 hours

“Excellent Tour”

I had such a beautiful and wonderful tour with Yukiko! She prepared a tour for my first time in Tokyo and it exceeded my expectations. I learned so much from her and I would not have been able to get bear as much from the places we visited without her. She was so kind and made the entire day very special. I won’t ever forget this tour!

Yukiko K.

Dear Corinna, thank you for your nice review! Corinna was such an intelligent lady and I am so glad to know I could satisfy her interest in Japanese history and culture. She asked me keen questions.She had a good eye on Japanese crafts. She was so charming that I felt happy being with her. We could share empathy for world issue. Although it was raining all day, I will never forget her sunny smile. Have a nice trip, Corinna! Yukiko

Catherine Y.

5 / 5

Oct 22, 2026

Highlights of Kamakura

Oct 22, 2026

Kamakura

6 hours 30 mins

“Really enjoyed Kamakura ”

Yukiko is very patient and knowledgeable regarding the Kamakura tour I dis enjoyed The Whole entire tour thank you Yukiko

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