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Kamakura
Kamakura has a treasure trove of temples and shrines. They are rather spread out so having a guide who knows the local bus system is a real bonus.
Kamakura Private Custom Tour
At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $149 / person
- Location
- Kamakura, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 4 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Fulfilling Inc.
Description
Kamakura used to be a center of politics in the 12th century. There are many historical places from that period. There are lots of shrines and temples. We use public transportation to visit sites. Since we are using public transportation to get around the area, we may be able to visit 3 or 4 spots. I will arrange the itinerary depending on your interests and needs.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Sun, Oct 11
- Adult (ages 7–85)
- $149
- Infant (ages 0–6)
- $19
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $271.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
This Buddhist temple is famous for Open-Air Buddha. You can climb inside of the Great Buddha just like the Statue of Liberty in the U.S. *see below Admission fee: \200/adults, \150/elementary school kids, *if you want to go inside the Great Buddha, extra 20yen per person is needed.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine is one of the popular shrines in Japan. This Shinto Shrine was originally built in the middle of 12th century. After several generations, Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first Shogun in Kamakura Shogunate moved.
Hasedera Temple
This Buddhist temple is famous for its eleven-faced statue of Kannon. Kannon is the Goddess of Mercy. She saves people from sufferings. This temple also has a beautiful flower garden. In June, hydrangea flowers are in full bloom. *admission fee: \300/adults, \100/elementary school children
Jomyo-ji Temple
This temple was built in 1188, one of the fifth great zen temple. We can have Japanese powdered green tea called macha with sweets here. Admission fee: \100/adults (over 14 year olds), \50/children(less than 15year old)
Kamakura Komachidori
This street is the main streed of Kamakura. There are lots of shops, stall, and restaurants. Since Kamakura is very close to the sea, there are lots of good seafood restaurants. It is said that the vegetables harvested in Kamakura are very fresh an good.
What's included
Included
Guide’s admission fee if any
Guide’s transportation fee
English speaking professional guide
Guide’s lunch fee
Not included
Your transportation fee(in Kamakura, we are going to use a train and a bus)
Hase-dera Temple
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
4 reviews
How it compares in Kamakura
- No. 28 by number of reviews among 111 tours in Kamakura
- Starting price $149 is 15% below the typical $175 for tours of similar length in Kamakura
Excurgo comparison of 111 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Kamakura Private Custom Tour take?
Kamakura Private Custom Tour lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Kamakura Private Custom Tour cost?
Prices start at $149 per person for this Kamakura experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $271. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Kamakura Private Custom Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Kamakura Private Custom Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is Kamakura Private Custom Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Kamakura Private Custom Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Fulfilling Inc..
Reviews(4)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Comfortable Tour
“Our tour guide Akira was really attentive to my needs, knowledgeable about the areas we visited, and very kind. He made our experience comfortable annd enjoyable.”
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Kamakura here and now
All the experience was enriching, since we walk out from the hotel, the trains and the different temples just lovely!
T
A fantastic time!
It was a fantastic tour. Our guide, Nobuo Kono, was very informative and clearly knew a lot about the sites and the history. We really enjoyed our time!
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