Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - Bespoke Kamakura Private Walking Tours
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Kamakura, Japan
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Guiding services
- Temple admission fees are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately (approx. 2,000 yen)
- LunchAll food/drinks (matcha green tea), snacks, lunch, etc are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately.
- Public transportation¥840.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)¥300.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove¥600.00 per person
- Admission Fee - Hasedera¥400.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Kamakura Eki [Higashiguchi]1 Chome-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006, Japan
Your guide will be waiting for you outside the East Exit of Kamakura train station. He will be standing in front of the Kamakura Tourist Information Centre and holding up a placard with 'Buddha, Bamboo & Zen' on it.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours
- 02/01/2024 - 05/11/2027
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Itinerary
1
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Hasedera Temple
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Komachi
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
5
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please note that I have allocated two hours travel time to access the various attractions on foot, train and bus and also to include rest and food/drink breaks.
- We recommend that each guest bring 2,000 yen to cover temple admission fees & transportation. Some extra cash for food & drinks is also recommended.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 26 reviews
Deanna_N, Jan 2026
It’s just simply hard to express in words the amazing day our family spent in Kamakura with Brad. We booked the tour last minute around the holidays as we were looking to see a different side of Tokyo beyond the flashing lights and crowds. Bamboo, Buddha and Zen was the antidote. We were grateful that he made time for us last minute. Brad was great with communication from the start and was patient and guided us when we found ourselves at the wrong train stop. We were also drawn to having Brad as an English speaking guide and hearing about his experience of Japan and the culture as a transplant. During the tour, we found Brad to be chock full of information, easy going, considerate, professional, and easy to talk to. We were a diverse group including a teenager, young adult and middle aged folks and he was able to connect easily with us all. We learned so much at the temples, enjoyed matcha in the bamboo garden, and had the most delicious meal of our trip in Kamakura. We appreciated that he always was considerate to ask if we wanted photos taken and to keep safe our tickets and pamphlets as mementos. Brad insisted on remaining with us and escorting us back to the station at the end of the day - despite our retail meanderings along the way. If you’re thinking about this tour, we really can’t recommend it quite enough. You won’t regret it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you kindly for taking the time to write such a heartwarming review, Deanna-san.
I’m thrilled to read that you all enjoyed an amazing day in magical Kamakura and could experience a different side of Japan to Tokyo’s hustle and bustle.
Kamakura is full of Spartan charm & I had a wonderful time showcasing its charms to you all. I was most impressed with some of the excellent questions I fielded - but more than that - how lovely you all were as a group. Thanks kindly for treating me lunch and also your generosity at the end of the tour.
Looking forward to keeping in touch and I will most definitely accept your kind invitation to come and visit you in the States. Please pass on my regards to everyone and thanks again for everything.
Warm regards,
Brad
jonas_d, Apr 2025
This tour was amazing and Brad, the guide was beyond helpful from start to finish. Even before the tour Brad helped explain getting a Suica card and where I could access additional cash if needed.
As for the tour, Kamakura is beautiful and you can tell Brad loves his home. He took his time explaining everything about each location and provided history and insights into everything. He also helped us get around and navigate the shoping district.
This tour was amazing and I can't say enough nice things about the guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Waking up to read that you all had a great day in Kamakura is most rewarding/encouraging. Despite the jet lag, you all pushed on like champions for a solid 7 hours. I really appreciate the kind customer feedback. Enjoy the rest of your time in Japan and please keep in touch.
Many thanks - Brad.
Patrick_K, Aug 2024
Brad is a fantastic guide- flexible, informative, and friendly! The day was well-paced and we got in a nice short hike through an historic pass, temples and shrines that were interesting to us, a delicious lunch, and breaks and shopping as neede. He is very knowledgeable on the area and the history- highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Appreciate the kind feedback, Patrick-san. Am delighted to read that you all had a great day. It was awesome to meet your lovely family. Wishing you all the very best & hope you will return to Japan someday and visit us again. Likewise - re: a visit to the States & an authentic Philly cheesesteak. - Cheers, Brad
Julie_B, Apr 2024
Wonderful day in Kamakura with Brad. Highly reccomend Brad and the B,B and Z tour. Brad was very knowledgable and put together a great tour that was catered to us and our interests. Brad knew the right amount of things and the diversity of sites to see without feeling rushed. We got a big dose of history, art, and Zen - just what we were looking for- Great Buddha, temples, vegetarian lunch on the beach all wonderful, as was the green tea at the bamboo forest . Brad's upbeat energetic personality and 20+ year living in Kamakura made him an outstanding tour guide. .
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you kindly for your review & endorsement, Julie-san. I'm thrilled to read that you had a wonderful day in Kamakura. I had so much fun guiding you charming ladies around my adopted hometown. Lunch was much appreciated - thank you. I hope you will visit Japan again someday. Looking forward to keeping in touch. - Brad
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