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Discover the beauty and history of Kamakura on a fully customizable 8-hour private guided tour. From the iconic Great Buddha to serene temples, Kamakura offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. With destinations close to each other, you can explore the best of Kamakura at a relaxed pace.
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form to choose locations from the “What to Expect” list. Pick your favorite spots to create your perfect itinerary. Choose your pickup location from Tokyo or Kamakura city center, and opt for public transportation or a private vehicle.
This private guided tour offers flexibility, comfort, and a personalized experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
You have the option to choose your pickup location either from Kamakura city center or from Tokyo. If you are staying in Kamakura, the tour guide will pick you up at your hotel (if it’s within the city center). For those in Tokyo, the pickup location will be arranged at a convenient spot, such as a train station. Specific details will be provided before the tour date.
More details will be provided after booking.
Itinerary
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It's famous for The Great Buddha bronze statue with 11.4 meters in height. The temple grounds are also home to several other smaller statues and shrines.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The most important shrine in Kamakura, founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063 and dedicated to the patron god of Minamoto family named Hachiman. It has survived numerous natural disasters and has been rebuilt and renovated several times over the centuries.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A popular shrine in western Kamakura, which people visit to wash their money. People believe that money washed here can be doubled. This shrine is also a blend of Japanese and Chinese styles, with a cave-like entrance leading to a small courtyard with a pond and several buildings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A bathing beach with a shallow sandy beach and calm waves. A popular spot that attracts many surfers and swimmers every year.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The most popular Zen Temple of Kamakura's five great Zen temples as well as the oldest one. The temple also has a large bell, which is considered one of the three greatest bells in Kamakura.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A small temple of the Rinzai Sect of Zen Buddhism, famous for its a bamboo grove filled with tall, sweeping plants.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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The second greatest Kamakura's five great Zen temples, which including the Shariden (Reliquary Hall) which houses the ashes of the Buddha, the Butsuden (Buddha Hall) which houses a statue of the Budd, was built to respect to the fallen Japanese and Mongolian soldiers. A great place to enjoy the deep red of the autumn maple leaves.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A place where showcases a variety of important cultural artifacts and treasures, including Buddhist statues, paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and lacquerware from the Kamakura period, a time of great cultural and artistic significance in Japanese history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A hillside temple overlooking the ocean, home to a massive wooden statue of Kannon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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A bustling shopping street known for its vibrant atmosphere and local street food.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Famous for hydrangea blooms and a circular window known as the "Window of Enlightenment."
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Known for its towering statue of the bodhisattva Kannon.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Exhibiting the rich history and culture of Kamakura.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Dedicated to the god of fertility, with a unique tunnel of over 1,000 red
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 21 days or less before the event
- Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 21 days or less before the event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Kamakura Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Kamakura Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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