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Kamakura Private & Customized Half-Day Tour with Local Guide

By Japanese Cultural Experience Kamakura
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Free cancellation available
Price is RMĀ 418 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Private tour customized to your interests, schedule, and style.
  • Enjoy a customizable tour with a Kamakura-born guide who knows the city well
  • Lunch options include vegan lunch box, local restaurant, or skip.
  • Learn Kamakura’s history with clear and engaging explanations.
  • We’ll confirm your preferences via message.

Activity location

    • Yokohama
    • Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan | West Exit of Kamakura Station In front of ticket gate
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Tour for 3 Hours

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Pickup (on foot, Tokyo or Kamakura) is available as an optional add-on. Pickup in the Kamakura area is free. Select this option during booking if needed. Your guide Taki will meet you at the meeting point. This pickup option uses public transportation.

Price details
RMĀ 417.51 x 1 AdultRMĀ 417.51
Total
Price is RMĀ 417.51

Half-Day Tour (4 hours)

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup (on foot, Tokyo or Kamakura) is available as an optional add-on. Pickup in the Kamakura area is free. Select this option during booking if needed. Your guide Taki will meet you at the meeting point. This pickup option uses public transportation.

Starting time: 14:00
Price details
RMĀ 556.68 x 1 AdultRMĀ 556.68
Total
Price is RMĀ 556.68

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of Kamakura's hidden gems
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible itinerary planning with a Kamakura-born local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    On-foot pick-up within Kamakura City
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Memorable photos taken by your guide during the tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pick-up outside Kamakura City (from Yokohama, Kawasaki, or Tokyo, by public transportation)

What you can expect

Experience the true essence of Kamakura with a private, Kamakura-born guide. Whether you want to visit the iconic must-see spots or explore quiet, hidden temples, this fully customizable tour is tailored exactly to your pace and interests.
Leave the navigation to a local, discover places you wouldn't find on your own, and enjoy a truly unforgettable day!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS (CUSTOMIZABLE)
惻See the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotoku-in)
惻Enjoy sweeping ocean views and lush gardens at Hasedera Temple
惻Stroll through vibrant Komachi Street and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
惻Discover hidden gems and local eateries only a true local knows

HOW IT WORKS
After booking, we will contact you via WhatsApp or messages to discuss your interests. We can design a route focused on history, nature, food, or a perfect mix of everything.

SAMPLE ITINERARIES BY DURATION

惻3-HOUR OPTION (THE CLASSIC HIGHLIGHTS)
Perfect for a shorter visit to Kamakura. We will visit the absolute must-sees: The Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and Komachi Street. (Note: To maximize your sightseeing time, this option does not include a lunch break).

惻4-HOUR OPTION (CLASSICS + 1 EXTRA SPOT)
Includes the 3-hour classic route, PLUS your choice of one additional spot, such as the Hokokuji Bamboo Forest, Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine, or the traditional Sword Shop.

惻6-HOUR OPTION (THE ULTIMATE FULL-DAY EXPERIENCE)
The perfect, relaxing pace. Includes the classic highlights, 2 or 3 additional hidden gems, and a dedicated lunch break to enjoy authentic local cuisine (such as soba, tonkatsu, or vegan options).

SPOT DESCRIPTIONS (CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITES)

惻KOTOKU-IN (THE GREAT BUDDHA): Kamakura's most iconic symbol, featuring the monumental bronze Great Buddha statue.
惻HASEDERA TEMPLE: Famous for its massive Kannon statue, beautiful gardens, and sweeping ocean views.
惻HOKOKUJI BAMBOO FOREST: A peaceful temple surrounded by a beautiful bamboo grove—perfect for matcha tea.
惻KAMAKURA YUIGAHAMA BEACH: A relaxing seaside spot to feel the ocean breeze.
惻SASUKE INARI SHRINE: A hidden shrine with rows of red torii gates and fox statues.
惻ZENIARAI BENZAITEN: A sacred cave where you wash money in spring water for luck.
惻ENGAKU-JI TEMPLE: A historic Zen temple — calm, spiritual, and full of charm.
惻KENCHO-JI TEMPLE: The oldest Zen temple in Kamakura with peaceful gardens.
惻LOCAL ARTISAN & SWORD SHOP: A swordsmith’s workshop with a 24th-generation legacy.
惻ENOSHIMA ISLAND & ENOSHIMA SHRINE: A small island famous for Enoshima Shrine, scenic viewpoints, and fresh seafood.

PICK-UP & TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
惻Pick-up in Kamakura City is free of charge.
惻Pick-up in Yokohama, Kawasaki, or Tokyo requires an additional fee.
惻Please note: Both the tour itself and all pick-ups are conducted using public transportation (trains and buses). No private vehicles are used. Tours typically conclude at Kamakura Station.

Location

Activity location

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    • Yokohama
    • Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan | West Exit of Kamakura Station In front of ticket gate
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
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    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan | West Exit of Kamakura Station In front of ticket gate
    • Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan