Kamakura Temple Exploration: Enjoy Peaceful and Scenic Attractions with a Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the peaceful and scenic attractions of Kamakura with a knowledgeable local guide. Explore beautiful temples, away from the tourist crowds, and learn about the city’s history and traditions. Enjoy a private tour and have the afternoon free for your own plans.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple) - Walk 7 minutes. (see remarks) Meigetsu-In, known as “Hydrangea Temple” is famous nationwide with approximately 2,500 hydrangea varieties with beautiful blue colors from the end of May to the end of June. It is a Zen temple built in the late 14th century and there is a dry landscape garden, an inner garden (closed to…
What's Included
  • Professional Local Tour Guide
  • Entrance fees of temples for the guide
What's Not Included
  • Not included : Entrance fees of temples and shrines for guests, total 700 yen/guest as of March 2023
  • Tea and coffee
  • Bottled water
  • Comfortable walking shoes for three hour walk
  • Gratuities
  • Insurance for guests such as accidents, theft
Additional Information

This tour will mainly visit beautiful temples that are popular among the locals, not the usual tourist attractions.
Different from touristy and crowded temples, you will be able to relax and enjoy the quiet temples with the flowers, moss, greenery, and in late fall, the autumn leaves.
The guide is not a guide sent from Tokyo. The tour guide is a local…

Location
Kita-Kamakura Station
At the East Exit of the station. If you come from Tokyo, it is one station before Kamakura Station. That Exit is at the end of the platform you just got off. (Unfortunately mark in the below map is incorrect in detail) A guide with a "Viator" paper will be there 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Global44923104284
Apr 19, 2024
Wonderful historical trip with a friendly guide - I had very good time with the guide in Kamakura. I was able to meet him without waiting. The weather was like early summer during the tour. He was so knowledgeable about the area enough to give me historical and geographical information that interested me a lot. For example, in Meigetsuin Temple, he showed me the biggest cave in Kamakura where tombs of worriors were left. That reminded me of medieval battle those days. I'll highly recommend you to join this tour to enjoy walking and learning in the quiet, peaceful and historical area with him.
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Kelly_v
Nov 11, 2023
Great Kamakura Tour with Quiet Time - It was great to immerse myself in a slow-paced atmosphere that made me forget the hustle and bustle of the city. I was happy to spend a wonderful time walking around the tranquil gardens located behind the temples we visited, which were so soothing and relaxing. It was a wonderful tour that was a nice change from the usual tours. The guide's selection of temples and explanations of their historical backgrounds were great as they kept me interested. The guide's personality was also excellent and friendly, which made the tour even better. It was a very nice and memorable tour, and now I would recommend this tour to my friends. If you are looking for a tour where you want to spend some quiet time in the ancient temples, this tour is especially recommended.
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From $41
up to 2 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).