Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

8 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience Kamakura’s nature and history in one day, without spending hours on research, with this private day tour with a local host. After a complimentary train ride from Tokyo, enjoy a custom-crafted itinerary in this one-time capital of medieval Japan. Explore beautiful Shinto shrines in the forest, marvel at brilliant cherry blossoms, and admire the “Great Buddha,” a massive, nearly 800-year-old bronze sculpture of Amida Buddha.

Explore the seaside city of Kamakura on a private custom tour with a local host
Learn about Kamakura’s fascinating history from a local guide
Design your own itinerary and experience the region’s nature and culture
Enjoy complimentary round-trip tickets aboard a speedy train from Tokyo

What's Included

Private and personalized experience
8 hours with a Local host
Round tickets to Kamakura via JR train
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the round trip train to Kamakura
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

JR EAST Travel Service Center Tokyo Station
Marunouchi North Gate, 1-chōme-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan
(The host will be waiting in front of the Travel Service Center, located in Tokyo Station) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Yuigahama Beach (Pass By)

Hasedera Temple (Pass By)

Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura (Pass By)

Hokokuji Bamboo Forest (Pass By)

Kamakura Goro Kamakura Komachi Street Honten (Pass By)

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (Pass By)

Engaku-ji (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
Stroller accessible
Meeting Point

Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
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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Featured review

Okimat73

I can not recommend this tour enough. It was made spectacular by our incredible tour guide. Be warned there is a lot of walking but the sights are amazing and original

Reviews

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Okimat73, Jun 2025

I can not recommend this tour enough. It was made spectacular by our incredible tour guide. Be warned there is a lot of walking but the sights are amazing and original

Response from Host, Jun 2025

We’re thrilled to hear that your experience was spectacular and that our host left such a positive impression. Your recommendation means a great deal to us, and we hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon.

An unforgettable day trip to Kamakura

Peter_G, Apr 2025

I had an amazing day trip to Kamakura with an excellent tour guide, Kay!!! This was my last full day in Japan and an amazing day. I enjoyed going to the bamboo forest, I loved the big Buddha in Kamakura, I found unique art in Kamakura at an art gallery and I also got some good udon noodles for lunch. All in all it was an amazing day!!! Thanks Kay!!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2025

We're so glad to hear that Kay helped make your last day in Japan truly unforgettable, with such a perfect blend of sights, art, and great food. Your review will surely inspire other travelers, and we’ll make sure to pass on your appreciation to Kay.

Fantastic Experience! Excellent Guide!

Nell_B, Nov 2023

Marc was incredible! So knowledgeable, adaptable to our interests and engaging. He was particularly attentive to helping us with walking issue - locating all the elevators and making the trip easy for us. He was very good at small details and made this a lovely day for our family.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Hi Neil, We're delighted Marc could contribute to a lovely and memorable experience for your family. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback!

Great visit mostly to shrines and temples

Sergio_C, Jun 2023

Great experience! Michael was very helpful and patient to get us around seamlessly Highly recommended activity

Beautiful City with a great tour guide

VANESSA_H, Jul 2019

Our tour guide was great and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our day in Kamakura. Highly recommend it!!!

Excellent private tour of Kamakura

Cody S, May 2019

We were in Tokyo for a week, and this tour was one of our highlights. Our tour guide, Martin, was excellent. He not only took us to the main temples in Kamakura, but he also gave us an insight of the culture in Japan. He took us to a local cafe for lunch that we would never have known about to have a tasty meal. He was able to answer the questions we had about living in Japan, the religions, mannerisms, transportation, etc. He catered our tour to our interests, which made it that much more enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour.