Private Guided Kamakura Tour: Explore Old Temples and Shrine in Serenity

Experience the serenity of Kamakura on a private guided tour. Explore old temples and shrines, stroll through the backstreets, and avoid over-tourism. Start your day early and make the most of your afternoon with other sightseeing plans.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - A ten-minute taxi ride will take you to this temple. Michelin three-star, famous for its bamboo grove. You will enjoy exploring the temple grounds, garden, and bamboo grove. You could sit down and relax while trying a cup of Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets if you like (optional, with tea charge).
What's Included
  • Professional local tour guide
  • Entrance fees for temples included for the guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Entrance fees of temples for guests, total 600 yen/guest as of January2023
  • bus fare (around 300 yen) Kamakura station to Houkokuji Temple
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Comfortable walking shoes for 2-3km walk
Additional Information

Whether exploring solo or with a partner or friend, enjoy a tour led by a government-licensed guide.
Wander through the temples, shrines, and charming backstreets of Kamakura, all while steering clear of overcrowded areas.
These historic sites provide unique views throughout the year, as the seasons and foliage transform.
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Location
スターバックスコーヒー鎌倉店
At the entrance of Starbucks Coffee Kamakura, open from 7AM. The tour guide with a paper "Viator" will be there five minutes before the tour begins. If any concerns about how to get to Kamakura station from downtown Tokyo, please get our advice via e-mail when booking.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ann_s
May 7, 2023
Lovely experience! - The tour was fantastic. We visited some truly hidden gems, including a temple with a stunning bamboo grove, a peaceful temple garden with few tourists, and a magnificent shrine with a unique history. If you're looking for an authentic Japanese experience, I highly recommend this tour. I think the tour is carefully designed to avoid typical tourist spots so that guests can fully appreciate the genuine beauty of Japan. Our guide, Yan, was very friendly and informative, and the background stories and history he shared about things like Jizo statues and local schools helped us to better understand Japanese culture.
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Junko_h
Apr 27, 2023
Great tour, Great guide - The tour was fantastic. We walked along the quiet streets and during that time, Yasuo not only gave me clear explanations about the places we visited, but also about the history of Kamakura and Japan as a whole in a concise way. There were lots of time to ask questions, too. He was kind and very flexible, showed a lot of willingness to accommodate me. Overall, I highly recommend this guide to anyone who is interested in touring Kamakura.
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