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Kamakura Private Tour: The Great Buddha & Samurai History

Kamakura, Japan
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • A fully customizable and flexible guided tour
    • Entrance fee - Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Hase-dera, an admission fee of JPY 400 per person is required.
      ¥400.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Engaku-ji, an admission fee of JPY 500 per person is required.
      ¥500.00 per person
    • Entrance fee - Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), an admission fee of JPY 300 per person is required.
      ¥300.00 per person
    • Lunch
      A vegan-friendly lunch box can be arranged upon request, starting from JPY 1,500 per person, depending on your preferences. Please feel free to contact us for details.
    • Public transportation
      ¥346.00 per person

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Itinerary

    1

    Kamakura

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Engaku-ji

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

    3

    Hasedera Temple

    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    4

    Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

    5

    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

    35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    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 8 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The best way to spend the day in Kamakura!

    Elizabeth_C, Sep 2026
    Taki is a FANTASTIC guide- I had such a lovely morning exploring Kamakura and learning about its incredible history. Taki is extremely knowledgable, and covered quite a bit of ground in the 3 hour tour while not making it feel rushed. I highly recommend this tour, and have already recommended it to two separate groups I met later in the week!

    Response from Host, Oct 2026

    I am sorry for my late reply. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a wonderful review. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring Kamakura. I really enjoyed spending the day with you, too! I also truly appreciate you recommending our tours to your friends! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip Japan! Have a great day! Best regards, Taki
    Member Pricing
    From

    $129.11

    per person
    Was $135.90(-5%)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 36 days in advance.

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