Kamakura Private Tour With Guide (From Tokyo)
Description
Escape the pace of Tokyo and discover Kamakura, a historic coastal town where scenic mountains, ocean views, and centuries old temples come together in one unforgettable day. Surrounded by hills on three sides and facing the sea, Kamakura offers a rare blend of natural beauty, spiritual heritage, and relaxed seaside charm. While the Great Buddha is one of Kamakura’s most iconic landmarks, this tour goes beyond a single stop to showcase the area’s deeper character serene temples, beautiful gardens, traditional streets, and the nostalgic atmosphere of the Enoden experience. With a private guided tour, you can enjoy the day in a more comfortable and personal way, with the flexibility to move at your own pace and fully take in Kamakura’s unique beauty and history.
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Itinerary
Taiizan Kotokuin Shojosenji, or Kōtoku-in is a Jōdo-shū Buddhist temple in the city of Kamakura in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The temple is renowned for its "Great Buddha", a monumental outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which is one of the most famous icons of Japan
The bamboo grove is Hokokuji’s most famous attraction and can be found behind the main hall. The beautiful bamboo grove was originally a Buddhist training area, but today the grounds are densely covered with over 2,000 moso bamboo stalks. Narrow pathways peacefully lead through the bamboo to a small tea house, which is popular with tourists who relax and find their inner calm by enjoying a cup of matcha tea while viewing the bamboo grove. The best time to visit is either early in the morning, to avoid the crowds, or on a sunny day to see the rays of sunlight magically beaming through the bamboo.
Hesedera temple resides on a mountain called “Kannon-zan”. The ground holds a large variety of flowers which bloom throughout the year welcoming visitors. Additionally, the scenic view from the observation platform on the upper ground is recognized as one of the most picturesque spots in Kamakura.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is Kamakura's most important shrine. It was founded by Minamoto Yoriyoshi in 1063, and enlarged and moved to its current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura government
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Pickup Locations & Times
This is a 10-hour private guided tour with pickup and drop-off included. We offer pickup from hotels, apartments, and train stations within Tokyo’s 23 wards. Please provide your exact pickup location when booking. Pickup from locations outside Tokyo’s 23 wards can also be arranged from hotels, apartments, and train stations, but an additional charge may apply depending on the distance. Please note that airport and cruise terminal pickup/drop-off are not available for this tour. Traffic conditions may occasionally cause delays of approximately 10 to 30 minutes, so we kindly ask travelers to be ready at the pickup point a few minutes in advance. This tour includes up to 10 hours of service. Additional time beyond 10 hours is charged at ¥5,000 per hour.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional time beyond 10 hours (¥5,000 per hour)
Reviews(2)
We 4 couples were picked up from the Yokohama Cruise Port and were driven/returned in a very comfortable van to 4 sites in Kamakura that we requested to see. Moon personally guided us through with plenty of commentary, history and answers to our questions. Terrific tour and most personable guide and driver! Spoke excellent and understandable English! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted to hear that Moon provided such a terrific tour and made your visit to Kamakura both comfortable and enriching. It’s great to know that the commentary, historical insights, and personal guidance enhanced your trip. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation and hope to see you again on another adventure.
Good driver, very patient with us since we were not always on time for the next visit!! fabulous sights. Thank you
Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the sights. It was a pleasure driving you, and I appreciate your understanding and patience as well. Safe travels.
