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Off the Beaten Path

Small hiking in Kamakura to feel its ancient atomosphere

Off the Beaten Path

Kamakura

Japanese (Native), English

6 hours

Private tour (only you and your group)

Up to 6 people

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.

Kaneo U.

4.95 / 5

(21 reviews)

Meeting Point

At your hotel or Kamakura station in Kanagawa pref.

10:30 AM

Hasedera Shrine

Famous for its 11-headed Kannon statue. Its beautiful garden is also famous.

11:10 AM

Great Buddha

11 meters in height and weighing over 100 ton huge statue is the most symbolic spot in Kamakura.

Near here, we can enjoy many types of Japanese lunch, such as Soba noodle, Ramen noodle or authentic traditional Japanese dishes

12:30 PM

Kewai-zaka pass

One of the 7 ancient passes in Kamakura. It's a little wild and steep but you can feel ancient atmosphere here.

12:40 PM

Zeniarai-Benten shrine and Sasuke-Inari shrine:

A little far from the central Kamakura, you can feel the nature of Kamakura by walking.

02:00 PM

Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu shrine

Main shrine built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1180, who was the founder of Kamakura Samurai government.

03:00 PM

Komachi-Dori street:

Shopping street. You can eat many kinds of Japanese food and buy good souvenirs.

Ending Point

At your hotel or Kamakura station in Kanagawa pref.

What to Expect

Kamakura is surrounded by small mountains, which protected this first Samurai government against enemies. Zeniarai-Benten shrine is in a cave in this mountain area. Among Japanese, it is famous for its washing money ritual. But it is located in some 30 minutes walk from Kamakura station, so it is difficult to reach without help, especially for foreigners. I will guide you to this sacred and nature-rich area through an ancient mountain pass.

Before this small hiking, I can show you Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu shrine and Komachi-dori shopping street. After hiking, you will get to famous Great Buddha and Hase-dera temple.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel pick-up fee

transportation fee of guide

What‘s not included

transportation fee of tourists ( about 2000 yen from Tokyo)

entrance fee of tourist and guide ( about 500 yen per person)

lunch ( you and guide )

extra person fee per person: adult 3000 yen, kid 1500 yen

Important Information

My working days change according to my another job schedule:part time high school teacher. Please check my calendar.

In this tour, you will walk about one hour intermittently. I advise you to wear walking shoes and to bring a water bottle.

Depending on the conditions of you or the weather, we can take a bus or a taxi instead.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour can be changed?

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

Kamakura Tour Reviews

Annie L.

4 / 5

Oct 14, 2023

“ A day to remember in Tokyo ”

Kaneo is a very obliging caring person who went out of his way and beyond to fit in with all our interest and deliver an excellent feel for Tokyo and all it has to offer We had an excellent day with him Kaneo is a Japanese English teacher and a certified tourist guide A &D from Australia

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your kind review. But I have to say I am sorry to have made you walk longer than necessary. I am very happy to hear you were satisfied with my help.

Jenny C.

5 / 5

Sep 19, 2023

“ Wonderful tour with Kaneo U ”

We enjoyed our tour with Kaneo San thoroughly. He was very helpful and courteous on the messages before our trip and during the tour. He let us know beforehand that there are lots of walking involved and to wear comfy shoes and attire. He would wait for us throughout the trip (we walked slowly ; ) and told us the history and interesting story about the places. Thank you Kaneo San for sharing and guiding us. Thumbs up for your tour!

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your good review. You and your friends did really good in spite of too hot climate. I hope you enjoyed this walking tour and I have another chance to guide you in Japan.

Jenny C.

5 / 5

Sep 19, 2023

“ Wonderful tour with Kaneo U ”

Judy L.

5 / 5

Jun 26, 2023

“ Fun trip to Yokohama ”

We had a blast visiting Yokohama with Kaneo. He was able to get reservations for us to make our own cupola of noodles at the Cup Noodles Museum. We also had a last minute change in schedule and number of people and Kaneo was able to make the changes easily. We had so much fun!