Kamakura Full Day Walking Tour with Local Expert Guide and Pickup

Tokyo, Japan

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

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Overview

Located just an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura makes for an ideal day trip from the capital—but getting around, and seeing the highlights, can be challenging for those unfamiliar with Japan or who don’t speak the language. On this full-day, private tour, get an in-depth introduction to the temple-filled coastal town as you visit sights like Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) and Zeniarai Benten Shrine, accompanied by a guide.

Tick off Kamakura's highlights (including shrines and temples) in a single day
Get historical context and bespoke recommendations from your guide
Flexible departures: Get an early start or sleep in
Round-trip hotel, cruise port, or airport transfers from Tokyo are included

What's Included

Support during your time in Japan - before and after your tour!!

Entry Fees
Food and drink
Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

We will meet you wherever you like - just confirm with us!!

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

10/02/2023 - 04/18/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Itinerary

Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zeniarai Benten Shrine

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Engaku-ji

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Kamakura Goro Kamakura Komachi Street Honten

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Stroller accessible

Wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Transfering from one place to anothe time is already included on the total duration of the product.
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

Dan_W

This experience was very good. So many sights to see. The guide was knowledgeable and easy to spend the day with. The sights are amazing. For future travelers here are some notes on this trip: -“pick up at hotel” means the guide will meet your party at your hotel -You will be taking public transportation (trains/bus) to get to Kamakura. You are responsible for paying for tickets, including your guide. It comes to about 3000 yen per person - This tour is a LOT of walking. About 20,000 steps and quite a few stairs. Thanks to Florent for making our day extraordinary!

Reviews

4.1

based on 18 reviews

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Great Guide/poor wording

Kristi_B, Mar 2026

Our guide Diana was fantastic! She was so sweet and knowledgeable. She made a rainy day tour fun! The only reason I gave three stars is because of how the trip is advertised. The ad reads guide will pick you up. But what they don’t tell you is that YOU will have to pay for your own transportation as well as the guides, as well as guides lunch and other expenses ( lots of entrance fees and trains, buses) to get there. It was two hours to take the train and buses, two hours back, and two- three hours actually being there. With the exception of meeting our fabulous guide, it was not worth the trip. The ad should read guide will meet you and you will need to pay all expenses involved including transportation for guide and yourselves.

Rip-off!!

Allison_S, Mar 2026

Do not book this tour!! It was a rip off - 240 USD AND OUR TOUR GUIDE HAD NEVER EVEN BEEN TO THE SITE BEFORE! We also had to pay for all of her transportation, her food, and her entrance fees to the shrines. We walked 40 minutes to the last shrine and she got us there too late so we missed it. Also never saw the giant Buddha. It is a beautiful town, but I wish we had just explored it ourselves. Already requested a full refund.

Great tour with Lana. We...

Boris_S, Nov 2025

Great tour with Lana. We saw magificent Buddhist and Shinto sights and learned history. Learned great perspectives about the country

A must in Japan

Fatima_B, Nov 2025

Raffa my guide was great he was very helpful I visited the areas that I had expected to see A must if visiting Japan

Amazing sights

Dan_W, Oct 2025

Worse tour ever

Inna_P, Jul 2025

I wouldn’t recommend this tour I book this tour and I end up by myself Tour guide had poor knowledge of topic and about Japan He lives in Japan only for 2 or 3 years Tour guide walked with me like escort service without giving any information I understand I had to pay for my transportation and entrance fee, per booking requirements I don’t understand why I had to pay for tour guide train tickets and entrance fees This tour not cheap It’s some kind of scam Don’t take this tour!!!!!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

We have offered you the ticket price of 8 dollars but you have refused. We have the Whataspp messages you have not responded to

Worst Tour EVER!!!!

Kimberly_B, Jun 2025

I would NEVER recommend this tour!!!! I was made to pay the guides train & bus fares, as well as entrance fees to the sights. This tour cost $186.00 Advertised as an all day tour, I was back at my hotel in 4 1/2 hours. I am expecting a Full 100% Refund This tour is not even worth $1.00 Very disappointing day in Tokyo!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

kimberley - This was NOT a vehicle tour. You booked the WRONG TOUR

Amazing Tour, we got to...

joeyks07, Apr 2025

Amazing Tour, we got to visit the most important places in Kamakura + some extra uncrowned temples that were very nice. Our guide Brian was great and he made the entire day very fun.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you - it was a pleasure to meet you and show you the areas we live in and love. Please visit soon!!

Completr Kamakura experience

Juan_A, Apr 2025

Long walking in Kamakura between temples, so not best for hot season or people with limited mobility

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for the review - we are so happy you enjoyed it!! Come to Japan again soon !!

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Carol_L, Mar 2025

Beautiful day tour with a most knowledgeable guide. We recommend taking this tour for learning transportation skills and learning about the sacred monuments.