Kamakura Zen Temples and Gardens Private Trip with Government-Licensed Guide
Kamakura, Japan
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A must-do tour for travelers interested in Japanese culture
- Receive personalized attention on a private tour
- Learn more than you would touring Kamakura independently
- Entry fees, meals, and transport cost extra
What's Included
- Licensed Local English Speaking Guide
- Customizable Walking Tour of your choice of 3-4 sites from 'What to expect' list
- Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Kamakura
- Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses
- Private transportation
- You cannot combine multiple tour groups.
- Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under What to Expect.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
*This tour is designed for pick-up and drop-off in Kamakura. We are unable to provide pick-up or drop-off in Yokohama. This private tour is a walking day tour. A private vehicle is not included. Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with the guide after a reservation is finalized. Please have Japanese Yen on hand for your transportation costs. If you wish to arrange for a private vehicle, please contact us directly. All Private vehicles must be booked 5 days in advance. Maximum number of passengers: 7.
Itinerary
1
Engaku-ji
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Kencho-ji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Jochiji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Jomyo-ji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Hokoku-ji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
8
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Zeniarai Benten Shrine
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Enoshima Island
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Ankokuronji Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
12
Hasedera Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
13
Zuisen-ji Temple
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
14
Myohonji Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
15
Kamakura Hiking Trails
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
16
Tokeiji Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
17
Jufukuji Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
18
Eishoji Temple
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot.
- 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
4.9
based on 7 reviews
Kelsey_B, Aug 2025
Kei was a wonderful tour guide and we had a very enjoyable experience in Kamakura seeing beautiful sites and learning about the history, architecture, culture, and customs! Some highlights included seeing temples and shrines that Kei helped us choose to make the experience customized. Another highlight was the delicious udon noodle lunch with Kei at a restaurant. We were very happy with this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you very much for your praiseful comment.
Immediately after we met at the ticket gate of JR Kamakura station, we caught the bus bound for the Big Buddha in Kotokuin Temple, followed by Hasedera Temple.
After that, we enjoyed lunch, trying white wheat noodles called Hiyashi Udon (cooled down to room temperature with fresh water) at a quaint local restaurant located in the Komachidori neighbourhood.
The restaurant also catered to us with homemade temple dishes cooked just in front of us. Tempura, as well as Hiyashi Udon, is enjoyed with a special broth made from a variety of seafood products.
Kei
Janice_P, Mar 2025
Kappa,our guide in Kamakura, was wonderful! She took us to all the places that we wanted to see and also some areas that she thought we would like to visit. We had a delicious traditional lunch in a lovely local restaurant with her guidance. Not only did she take us to the correct station,but she also made sure that we knew how to maneuver through the intricacies of the train station. In short, despite the horrible weather, we spent a delightful day in Kamakura with our delightful guide Kappa!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you very much for your heartwarming comments. The rainy day, the difficult day to travel, is the most impressive day for me, especially with the guests who appreciate and enjoy the nature from your heart.
It was my honor to be the guide of your first day of your first visit to Japan.
Please enjoy the rest of your trip!
Kappa
Ken_A, Sep 2024
Our tour guide, Seky, and our driver, Mikami, met us at our hotel in Yokohama right on time. We had pre-arranged a private car/driver with Seky's tour company. Given that we were travelling at the end of August, an air-conditioned car was certainly a benefit for everyone. We were able to visit 5 temples/shrines: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu; Hasedera; Kotokuin; Kakuonji; and Hokokuji. We also had lunch at a local restaurant near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Seky was extremely knowledgeable about each and every shrine/temple. Mikami was able to keep our time in the hot, humid weather to a minimum. We returned to our hotel right on time, not even a minute late. This is an excellent tour of Kamakura, the ancient capital. We were able to see a mix of tourist hot spots as well as a couple of quieter, less-visited temples. We would definitely recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
I’m very glad to hear that you enjoyed our tour despite the hot and humid weather. I did enjoyed the tour with you, especially the green tea in bamboo forest was very good.
Kamakura offers a variety of scenery all year long. I hope you come back Kamakura again, if possible, in other seasons.
Seky
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