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Kamakura Private Tour: The Great Buddha & Samurai History

5.0(8)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 reviews5 hFree cancellationBy Japanese Cultural Experience Kamakura
Kamakura Private Tour: The Great Buddha & Samurai History

About this activity

Explore Kamakura's rich history and culture on a customizable half-day tour. Guided by a Kamakura-born local expert, visit iconic sites like Engaku-ji Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, while enjoying the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to your interests.

Savor traditional Japanese cuisine, including vegan options, and uncover hidden gems along Komachi Dori Street. This private experience ensures personal attention and a relaxed pace, making it perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers seeking a unique adventure in Kamakura.

- Flexible 4-hour private tour tailored to your interests

- Discover famous temples, shrines, and local artisan shops

- Optional lunch at a local restaurant or vegan bento, with the flexibility to skip lunch if you prefer

- Learn about Kamakura's history from a knowledgeable Kamakura-born guide

What's included

  • ✓A fully customizable and flexible guided tour

Not included

  • ✕Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Hase-dera, an admission fee of JPY 400 per person is required.
  • ✕Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Engaku-ji, an admission fee of JPY 500 per person is required.
  • ✕Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), an admission fee of JPY 300 per person is required.
  • ✕A vegan-friendly lunch box can be arranged upon request, starting from JPY 1,500 per person, depending on your preferences. Please feel free to contact us for details.
  • ✕Depending on the tour itinerary, the Enoden train between Kamakura and Hase costs JPY 200 per person, and the JR train between Kamakura and Kita-Kamakura costs JPY 146 per person.

Meeting and pickup

  • The meeting point will be confirmed after booking, based on the customized itinerary. Your local guide will be waiting at the meeting point holding a white flag. If meeting at a station, the guide will be waiting outside the ticket gates. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in advance.
  • The meeting point will be confirmed after booking, based on the customized itinerary. Your local guide will be waiting at the meeting point holding a white flag. If meeting at a station, the guide will be waiting outside the ticket gates. Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in advance.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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