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: 2 hours, 30 minutes
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
  • Taxi fare (around 1300 yen) Kamakura station to Houkokuji Temple
  • Bottled water
  • Gratuities
  • Comfortable walking shoes for 2-3km walk
Additional Information

Yourself or your couple only
Government licensed tour guide
Stroll the temples, shrine and Kamakura backstreets while avoiding over-tourism.
The old temples, shrine and backstreets offer different perspectives the whole year round as the weather and foliage change
Talk with your guide and leave a lasting impression
Early-morning start time allows you to…

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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From $41 (Per Group)
up to 2 guests
1 Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).