Kamakura Private walking tour (with local experience in option)

Tokyo, Japan

7 hours to 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you only have limited time in Kamakura and you’d like to discover some of its highlights, then a private guided tour is a great choice. After meeting your guide in a central Tokyo location, set off together on the train, which eliminates the need to navigate. Then, check off Kamakura’s best bits with ease, such as the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple, and Komachi Street.

Efficient way to tick off Kamakura’s best bits
A private tour ensures your guide’s undivided attention
Lots of great photo opportunities—such as the Great Buddha
Guide commentary eliminates the need for research

What's Included

Round trip transportation
Local snack
English speaking guide
Area map
Free Wi-fi

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Statue of Suica Penguin
5 Chome-24 Sendagaya, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051, Japan
Meet the guide in front of the JR Suica Penguin statue near JR Shinjuku Station NEW South Exit. Please note that the NEW South Exit is different than the South Exit.

End point

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
2-chōme-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588, Japan
The tour will end at the last visit spot, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you will be free to explore Kamakura in the afternoon at your own pace or with one of the options!

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Hasedera Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Komachi Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

VASARA Kimono Rental Kamakura Store

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Ebisuya

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Minimum number of participants: 2 people

Please understand that in case of natural calamities or disasters we might cancel the tour.
Please understand that the route might be altered and some spots might be skipped to end the tour on time.
We are not responsible for external causes that might affect the tour, such as bad weather or late arrival of customers at the meeting place.
Refund requests that involve external causes among the reasons will not be accepted.
We will walk for 4.5 hours during this tour, please wear comfortable shoes.
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.

Reviews

3.5

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Just do it yourself!

KennethR_R, Apr 2024

Experience started out not so good. Guide changed meeting place at last minute due to weather. The new meeting spot was located in a very busy area and not well defined. When we finally met up with her we had to wait another 30 minutes or so until she decided the other participants were a no show. Leaving late, we missed the main train to Karmakura and had to take a local train which she wasn't sure about. When arriving at Kamakura, the guide seemed last and we had to basically direct her many times. She read from a paper on what to due next, which made us wonder if she had ever been to the temples. The tour description indicated that we would be given a map in order to explore after the tour guide left. No map was provided. We were also told that the train ticket would get us back to Tokyo. When we arrived back, the tickets were not valid. The only saving grace is that the temples of Kamakura were beautiful. Suggest going on your own instead of booking here.

Worth trying day trip to Kamakura

RajinderSingh_L, Oct 2023

Davide, our guide was extremely helpful and informative. He ensured that we enjoy each moment of our trip. Mayur Bannerjee, the photographer was also very nice and talented young man. The whole trip was very enjoyable.