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Enjoy hassle-free roundtrip transportation to Kamakura and Enoshima from Tokyo on this convenient bus tour. Escape Tokyo for the day and learn about Kamakura’s history as the home of the samurai. Get a great overview of the area as you visit important shrines and major shopping areas. Commentary is provided in English and Chinese. Visit two places in one efficient tour, including the small island of Enoshima with panoramic ocean views.
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From Tokyo: Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour
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Make the most of your time in Tokyo by venturing out to the former political capital of Kamakura. This beautiful coastal city has lots to see—from bamboo groves to ancient temples and its giant Buddha, and this tour helps you check off its essential sights with ease. As it’s a private tour, you can ask questions as you explore, and the tour feels more relaxed and personal than shared experiences.
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Kamakura Early Morning Tour (Tokyo Departure Available)
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Explore Kamakura's history, culture, and natural beauty with our guided walking tour. Visit iconic sites like Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the Kamakura Great Buddha, and Hasedera Temple, gaining insights into their significance. Experience traditional rituals, discover artistic treasures, and enjoy the city's stunning coastal views. Savor local cuisine, from traditional dishes to hidden gems. Our small-group tour offers a personalized, hassle-free exploration of Kamakura. Join us to uncover this enchanting city's beauty, culture, and warm hospitality.
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Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun
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Discover the best of Kamakura and Enoshima on this guided half-day culture walk. Explore Kamakura’s famous temples and the Great Buddha while enjoying the lively atmosphere and coastal charm of the area. We begin at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s spiritual heart and a symbol of samurai culture. Your guide shares stories of the city’s past and the traditions that still shape it today. From there, ride the nostalgic Enoden railway to Enoshima Island, known for its seaside views, historic shrines, and busy shopping streets. Next, visit Hase-dera Temple, famous for its peaceful gardens and the statue of Kannon, the goddess of compassion. The tour ends at Kotoku-in Temple, home to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, a bronze masterpiece that has inspired visitors for centuries.
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Kamakura and Enoshima Shared Walking Tour
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Explore Kamakura’s Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, Hokokuji Temple(Bamboo Temple), and samurai shrine on a relaxed private tour. We’ll offer a few expert-crafted itineraries to choose from, or you can fully customize your own. Your local guide shares insider insights into culture, history, and traditions, and adjusts the pace to your interests — temples, hidden gems, food, or nature. Ideal for families, culture lovers, and curious travelers seeking a personal, flexible experience.
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Kamakura Samurai Legends Shrines and the Great Buddha
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Explore three destination — Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama — at your own pace on this customizable private tour from Tokyo. Enjoy a mix of history, spirituality, and nature during your tour, with an itinerary that's crafted by a qualified guide so you won't have to spend time researching where to go. See highlights such as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the garden of Hasedera Temple, and more.
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Kamakura Historical Discovery | Private Licensed Guide & Driver
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I provide private photography sessions for international visitors in Japan, including couples, families, and special moments such as proposals and weddings. Sessions take place around iconic locations like Mount Fuji, Tokyo, and Kanagawa, with a relaxed and friendly approach that helps everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with your family, or planning a meaningful moment during your trip, each session is carefully customized to your needs. You’ll receive over 100 professionally edited, high-resolution photos delivered digitally, so you can easily share and preserve your memories. *The session lasts one hour.
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Private Photo Tours Around Mount Fuji Tokyo and Kanagawa
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Why Join This Experience? English speaking instructor for a stress-free experience Intimate setting limited to small groups to maintain a calm, personal atmosphere Learn not just how, but why uncover the philosophy of Zen and mindfulness behind every movement Perfect for first time visitors, cultural enthusiasts, couples, and families Good to Know Duration Approx. 60 minutes Group Size Max 6 participants Location 7 min walk from JR Kita-Kamakura Station No dress code, but we recommend modest attire no shoes inside the tea room Photos are welcome at designated times during the session
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Matcha & Tea Ceremony Experience in Kamakura (60 Minutes)
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Explore Kamakura's rich history and culture on a customizable half-day tour. Guided by a Kamakura-born local expert, visit iconic sites like Engaku-ji Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, while enjoying the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to your interests. Savor traditional Japanese cuisine, including vegan options, and uncover hidden gems along Komachi Dori Street. This private experience ensures personal attention and a relaxed pace, making it perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers seeking a unique adventure in Kamakura. - Flexible 4-hour private tour tailored to your interests - Discover famous temples, shrines, and local artisan shops - Optional lunch at a local restaurant or vegan bento, with the flexibility to skip lunch if you prefer - Learn about Kamakura's history from a knowledgeable Kamakura-born guide
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Half-Day Private & Customizable Tour with Kamakura-Born Guide
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Explore Kamakura’s spiritual and natural heritage without worrying about logistics on this private guided walking tour. Visit hiking trails, ancient temples like Jochiji and Hasedera, admire the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, and enjoy seaside views. This personalized tour highlights Japan’s rich religious traditions and natural beauty.
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Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha
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Immerse in Kamakura's charm with a hands-on music box crafting experience, creating your unique souvenir. Explore the serenity of Japan's largest wooden Buddha statue, a marvel of craftsmanship and spirituality. Engage in cultural exchange and craftsmanship, leaving with cherished memories of Japanese tradition
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Kamakura: Craft Music Box & Discover Japan's Biggest Buddha!
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The old Japanese capital of Kamakura is a must-visit day trip destination. Get the most out of a short visit by joining a walking tour. Start with street food samples, to power you up for the four-plus hours of wandering. Visit ancient temples and shrines set in beautiful manicured gardens and, of course, pay a visit to the Daibutsu, the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
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Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha
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Every day, the sea changes its expressions following the weather. This tour propose to see the sea of Kamakura city from 4 different points, presenting the history and famous personages of this old city founded at the end of 12th century. Early in the morning, you can seize the structure of the city with main monuments, so that you will be enable to fully enjoy your stay in Kamakura. Sakanoshita is a beautiful seaside area of Kamakura city, near the Great Buddha and Hase Kannon. Why these two monuments are rather far from the center of the city ? Yet, why they are so close each other? You will discover some personages once lived there in the 12th and 13th century. The serenity, the fresh air, the light, the wind, the clouds and the sea…, the whole landscape will belong to you. Deep and atypical way to know this old city.One worthy experience to make a small but true trip in time.
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Kamakura Seaside Morning Walking Tour
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Explore the rich cultural heritage and stunning scenery of Kamakura and Enoshima on this approximately 4-hour guided, small group walking tour. Starting at Kamakura Station, visit Hase-dera Temple with its picturesque coastal views, and marvel at the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple. Travel on the scenic Enoden Line along the coast and through traditional neighborhoods to Enoshima, where you will experience breathtaking panoramas from the Enoshima Sea Candle and stroll through lush gardens. Enjoy stops at local shrines, the iconic Lover's Bell, and Iwaya Caves with opportunities to discover coastal rock pools if conditions allow. - 4-hour guided walking tour with native English-speaking guide - Visit Hase-dera Temple and Kotoku-in Temple, home of the Great Buddha - Scenic train ride on the Enoden Line along the coastline - Explore Enoshima Island, including the Sea Candle and Iwaya Caves
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Kamakura & Enoshima Private Half-Day Walking Tour with Jeremy
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Experience a one-of-a-kind journey as we venture into a part of Engakuji Temple that is usually off-limits to the general public. This exclusive area has been reserved for our private use, providing an exceptional opportunity for an immersive cultural encounter. During our time inside this special temple, we'll have the privilege of witnessing a mesmerizing karate performance, trying our hand at zazen meditation, engaging in shakyo (copying Buddhist sutras), and experiencing the art of tea ceremony. If you wish, you can even participate in the karate demonstration yourself. Moreover, our knowledgeable guide will facilitate meaningful conversations, as they translate the insightful words shared by the temple's venerable monk. Don't miss this extraordinary chance to delve into the essence of Japanese culture and uncover the deeper essence of Japan itself. This unique experience goes beyond the ordinary, offering a truly remarkable exploration of Japan's cultural heritage.
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3 Hour Japanese Culture Tour in Kamakura Temples
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Dancers of all skill levels can enjoy this private traditional Japanese dance lesson in Tokyo. Dressed in a yukata and armed with a fan, you'll learn how to walk, bow, and dance like someone from the Edo period. A private lesson means you won't have to learn in front of other strangers and can ask your teacher as many questions as you like about the process.
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【VIP】Geisha Dance & Tea ceremony experence with Yukata
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Walk Kamakura with a Friend" Unlike standard tours, this experience feels like exploring with a knowledgeable local friend who happens to know every hidden corner of their hometown. What Makes It Different: Conversational, Not Scripted No memorized lectures or rigid schedules—ask anything, wander freely, and let curiosity guide the day Stories flow naturally: local legends, personal memories, which café owner makes the best matcha. Insider Access That quiet garden path most visitors miss? The shopkeeper who chats about temple restoration? The sunset spot locals keep secret? Your "friend" knows them all Paced Like Real Life Lunch isn't a rushed meal—it's lingering over shirasu-don while people-watching and debating the best season for hydrangeas Time to sketch, to sit, to absorb—no herding from site to site. Adaptive & Personal Want to spend 20 extra minutes photographing the Sammon Gate's roof details? Skip a spot for more beach time? The day bends to your interests.
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Kamakura Day Tour
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Unlike typical tourist experiences, our community dinner offers authentic cultural exchange with local Kamakura residents in an intimate home-like setting, creating genuine connections and insider knowledge that guidebooks can't provide. What makes us special: INTIMATE SETTING: Maximum 8 guests in our cozy shared living space - feel like you're visiting Japanese friends, not attending a commercial tour PERSONALIZED MATCHING: We connect you with locals based on your interests - meet artists, historians, families, or longtime residents who share your passions ️ HANDS-ON COOKING: Learn traditional Japanese home cooking techniques using fresh seasonal ingredients from Kamakura's famous Renbai farmers market CULTURAL STORIES: Discover 1000+ years of Kamakura history through personal stories, from samurai heritage to modern community life ️ INSIDER KNOWLEDGE: Get recommendations for hidden gems, local-priced shops, and secret spots that only residents know
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Kamakura Local Life Community Dinner Experience
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Step into the world of the samurai with a live theater performance at Jochi-ji Temple, one of Kamakura's historic Zen temples. Enjoy dramatic storytelling and thrilling sword-fighting action inspired by the history of the Kamakura period. Surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of this beautiful temple, experience the tale of Hōjō Munemasa and the spirit of the samurai through an original Japanese period drama. Just one hour from Tokyo, this cultural experience offers a memorable journey into Japan's history and traditions. Combining live sword action, historical storytelling, and the timeless beauty of ancient Kamakura, this performance is a unique way to experience Japanese culture.
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Samurai Theater Performance at Jochi-ji Temple in Kamakura
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Explore Kamakura through a unique 90-minute photo walk that captures the essence of this charming city. With a local guide, meander through Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, tranquil paths, and retro corners, while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere that invites natural expressions. This tour focuses on creating nostalgic, cinematic portraits that reflect genuine moments rather than posed shots. Ideal for solo travelers, couples, or families seeking authentic photos, this experience ensures you leave with 20+ edited images delivered online within three days. - 90-minute small group or private photo walk in Kamakura - Enjoy expert guidance on natural posing and walking for candid shots - Visit iconic spots like Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Street - Receive 20+ edited photos online within 3 days after your walk
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Kamakura Nostalgic Photo Walk Capture Your Memories
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Kamakura & Enoshima walking tour and the experience of making your original T-shirt with your favorite photos you took.
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Kamakura Walking Tour and T-shirt Printing Experience
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Learn more about Kamakura’s culture and history on a private 6-hour guided tour of the Zen temples around town. This private tour is customizable and you can choose your preferred attractions, so you don’t waste time visiting places you’re not interested in. Be amazed by the Giant Buddha at Kotoku-in or the Kannon statue at Hase-dera, visit immaculate temple gardens, and even hike in the forested hills around the city.
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Kamakura Zen Temples and Gardens Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
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This is the tour for people who want to feel Japanese traditional culture and latest foods together!! Kamakura is a town where samurai culture remains and where one can enjoy fashionable stores and the latest sweets. Not only foreign tourists but also many Japanese visit Kamakura. You can enjoy the latest gourmet foods and trendy Japanese foods, while the townscape preserves traditional culture and foods that have been familiar to the Japanese people for a long time. Please take a stroll in this fashionable waiting area where culture and the latest are intermingled. Enjoy Japanese traditional town and discover your favorite souvenirs and foods.
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Kamakura: Explore the most famous street & get your favorite
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Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in Kamakura Kamakura is an historic city connected deeply to the spiritual tradition of Zen. Powerful samurai clans worshipped at Zen temples during the Kamakura period, making it a center for Zen practice. The city's serene temples and gardens embody Zen principles, offering visitors a peaceful and contemplative experience. [Highlights] - Find inner peace as you practice Zazen with a Buddhist priest at the historic Hokaiji Temple. Our guide will interpret the priest's explanations into English. - Experience the scenic tranquility at this temple, which is renowned for its serene bamboo grove. Enjoy sipping a cup of matcha surrounded by towering bamboo trees. - Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch of shojin ryori (Buddhist vegan cuisine). *Please note that the restaurant has been changed starting in April 2025.
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Kamkura: Private Zazen, Matcha at Bamboo Temple & Mindful Cuisine
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