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True Kamakura Private Tour enjoying four popular spots

Entrance gate of Hase Temple. You won't miss it with its big red lantern.

Hase's garden in early March. Plum trees are blooming. It tells us that spring is just around the corner.

Hase's garden in June. Its slope is filled with blooming hydrangea.

Yuigahama Beach looked from an observatory of Hase temple. People enjoy fishing, surfing,and yachting throughout the year.

Tokyo Private Tour - Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple. This is a national treasure and the second largest statue of Buddha in Japan with 12 meters tall and 121 tons in weight.

Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple. This is a national treasure and the second largest statue of Buddha in Japan with 12 meters tall and 121 tons in weight.

Beautiful bamboo grove in Hokokuji Temple.

Simple statues of Buddhist deities in the bamboo grove in Hokokuji.

Tokyo Private Tour - A sacred dancing hall in Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Sacred dances by shrine maidens are offered to Shinto deities here in seasonal festivals.

A sacred dancing hall in Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Sacred dances by shrine maidens are offered to Shinto deities here in seasonal festivals.

True Kamakura Private Tour enjoying four popular spots

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Joined 2018

Toru K.

4.92 / 5

(37 reviews)

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Tokyo

English, Japanese (Native)

9 hours

Private tour (only you and Toru K.)

Up to 5 people

Kamakura is a cozy seaside town with many historical sites and just one hour train ride from Tokyo. It is an important city in the Japanese history since the first samurai warrior's government was established here in the 12th century and was the political center for about 140 years. On this tour, we'll visit four popular religious sites, each with its own unique attractions.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

at your hotel lobby in Tokyo.

- If your accommodation is far away from a station or located in a place difficult to find, the meeting place might be changed to the nearest station to your accommodation or the other appropriate spot.

09:30 AM

a station near your hotel

take a train to Kamakura, an hour train ride from Tokyo. After getting to Kamakura, we take a local train to Hase.

11:00 AM

Hase Temple

The temple is famous for its large gilded statue of Kannon-Bosatsu and beautifully maintained garden with seasonal flowers.

12:00 AM

Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple

Built in the mid-13th century, it is the second largest statue in Japan with 12 meters tall and 121 tons in weight. After visiting the temple, we stop by a nearby beach where people enjoy surfing and sailing.

01:00 PM

Lunch at local restaurants

Kamakura is located near the sea and an agricultural area. You can enjoy fresh seafood and vegetables for lunch at local restaurants.

02:30 PM

Hokokuji Temple

It's a Zen Buddhism temple and very popular for the beautiful bamboo grove. Zen Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 13th century and flourished here in Kamakura.

03:30 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

It was originally built in the late 12th century by Minamoto Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura feudal government. Located in the center of the town, it's been a symbol of the area ever since.

04:30 PM

Kamakura Station

take a train back to Tokyo.

06:00 PM

your hotel or a nearby railway station

Ending Point

at your hotel or a nearby railway station in Tokyo

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

guiding fee, hotel pickup and drop-off

What‘s not included

The transportation fee for you and a guide (3,000yen per adult, about $20), the admissions for you (1,100yen per adult, about $8), the lunch fee for you and a guide (3,000yen per adult, about $20): Total $48

Tour Important Information

1. The tour is conducted only weekdays excluding Saturday and Sunday.

2. If you have any food restrictions, please let me know in advance.

3.The is a tour enjoying walking around the sightseeing spots. You are recommended to wear shoes suitable for walking. We don't use a tourist taxi.

4.The tour is not covered with any travel insurances. I'd recommend that you buy your own travel insurance in case of any unexpected accidents, losses, or breaking other's properties. Of course, I'll do my best to keep you away from such risks.

Important message from the supplier

Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.

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 2018

Toru K.

4.92 / 5

(37 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Toru K.

Hello my guests, I'm Toru, a national licensed tour guide. I've been mainly guiding around Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and Nikko for an individual or small group tourists . I'm living in a town near Narita International Airport.

It's often said that one of the characteristics of the Japanese culture is sticking to details and yet tries to conceal its care. It means that there are a pile of unspoken stories behind what you see in Japan. I'm always trying to be an interpreter of those stories and help you enjoy the secrets of Japanese cultures.

I'm offering four tour plans of Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, and Nikko. I think they are the best plans especially for the first timers to Japan because they're prepared to include all must-see spots in the area. If you are repeaters or interested in the other things or places, please don't hesitate to require what you want. Let's make the best plan for you together. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Japan.

Reviews

Ricardo R.

5 / 5

Oct 3, 2025

True Tokyo Private Tour enjoying several popular spots