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Highlights of Kamakura

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.

4.80 / 5

(15 reviews)

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Kamakura

English

6 hours

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 West Exit of Kamakura Station

- I can also pick you up at the lobby of your hotel.

10:00 AM

The Great Buddha

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

11:00 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.

12:30 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

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

02:00 PM

Houkokuji

Hokokuji is a temple with a famous bamboo forest.

03:30 PM

Komachi Street

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

Ending Point

at the East Exit of Kamakura Station or 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

What‘s not included

transportation fee (you and guide):one-day ticket for Enoden Tracks and buses in Kamakura, 900JPY(adult)

lunch (you and guide)

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.

4.80 / 5

(15 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

Ali B.

5 / 5

Nov 25, 2025

Half Day Trip in Tokyo

Nov 25, 2025

Tokyo

4 hours

“Wonderful introudction to Tokyo!”

Had the pleasure of doing a half day trip with Yukiyo. Toured the Meijo shrine and eastern palace gardens. Yukiyo is extremely sweet, very knowledgeable, super responsive and flexible with times/location. She was frequently adding context to whatever was in front of us, and was always happy to answer any questions that came up. I highly recommend booking a tour with Yukiyo, especially if it is your first time in Tokyo.

Yukiko K.

Dear Ali, Thank you so much for the great review!l I was so glad that you and your wife Haya were so intelligent and interested in Japanese history and culture and that not only you listened to my explanation earnestly but also asked me a lot of keen questions. Besides you were very impressive guests and such a nice couple that I enjoyed being with you. It was my great pleasure to know you have deep understanding on Japan and to be a little help for you. Thank you again and have a nice trip! Yukiko

Nshan B.

5 / 5

Oct 14, 2025

TOKYO Tour of your choices

Oct 14, 2025

Tokyo

6 hours

“Tokyo Tour”

This was a great tour! I was able to see and do so much. Experiencing Asakusa and seeing the Meiji Shrine was an amazing experience. It was also very nice to see Koishikawa Korakuen in the morning. There are so many shops and things to do, thanks for taking me and also remembering my birthday. 本当にありがとうございます!

Yukiko K.

Dear Nshan, Thank you for your nice review! You are so interested in Japanese culture, history, architecture and even Japanese and were such a good listener. So I enjoyed being with you. Visiting Koishikawa Korakuen in the morning was such a good idea that you felt peaceful in nature and learned about Japanese history in quietness. At Meiji Shrine the explanation about poems of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken seemed to have impressed you. Lastly at Sensoji, you said you were impressed by the architecture. I was so glad that you appreciated my tour. Yukiko

Kristen V.

5 / 5

Jun 6, 2025

TOKYO Tour of your choices

Jun 6, 2025

Tokyo

6 hours

“Nice tour with Yukiko ”

Yukiko came prepared with a timeline during different eras so she could explain the history of Japan as we walked through the beautiful Hamarikyu Gardens. She also brought us to some high rises just to see some magnificent views of Tokyo. We had a nice time with Yukiko learning about the history and culture of Japan.

Yukiko K.

Dear Kristen, Thank you so much for your nice review! You are so intelligent and have a deep insight into life. You have a great knowledge on Japanese culture and asked me keen questions. It is a great pleasure if you learned about Japanese history and culture from my tour. You and your husband Noel were so generous and kind. I really appreciate your kindness. Yukiko