Highlights
- Two Ways to Explore: Walking or Private Car (Check Options)
- Expert-Recommended Itineraries with Flexible Customization
- Private Guided Experience at Your Own Pace
- Hotel Pickup: Add-on for Walking, Included for Car Options
Description
Kamakura brings together Japan's samurai history, ancient temples, peaceful forests, traditional streets, and beautiful coastline just outside Tokyo.
This fully private tour is led by an experienced, bilingual local guide. Explore famous landmarks, historic temples and shrines, hidden gems, local streets, or coastal scenery according to your interests.
**Important: This tour does not have one fixed itinerary.** The destinations mentioned in this description are examples of places that may be included, not a predetermined route. Your actual itinerary is planned around your interests, selected duration (option), transportation, and available time.
Options include short walking tours, half-day and full-day walking tours, private car tours, and an early-morning car experience exploring Kamakura and Enoshima before the crowds arrive. Each option has its own duration (option), transportation, and meeting or ending arrangements.
Possible destinations include the Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, Hokokuji Bamboo Temple, Engakuji Temple, Kenchoji Temple, Zeniarai Benten Shrine, Sasuke Inari Shrine, Enoshima, and other historic and scenic locations.
**Example Walking Itinerary**
**Kamakura Station | 10 min**
Meet your guide and begin the tour. (Hotel pickup is available on request)
**Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine | 45 min**
Explore Kamakura's most important shrine and its samurai history.
**Komachi-dori Street | 30 min**
Browse local shops, snacks, souvenirs, and traditional specialties.
**Great Buddha of Kamakura | 45 min**
Visit the famous bronze Buddha and learn about its history.
**Hasedera Temple | 60 min**
Explore the temple, gardens, Buddhist monuments, and hillside views.
**Kamakura Station | 10 min**
Finish near the station.
**Example Private Car Itinerary**
**Pickup | 30 min**
Meet your guide at your accommodation or agreed pickup location.
**Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine | 45 min**
Discover the shrine and its connection to the Kamakura Shogunate.
**Great Buddha of Kamakura | 45 min**
Visit the historic bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in.
**Hasedera Temple | 60 min**
Explore the gardens, temple grounds, and coastal views.
**Enoshima or Coastal Area | 60 min**
Explore the coastline or Enoshima depending on your interests and available time.
**Local Stop / Lunch | 45 min**
Enjoy a meal or local area based on your preferences.
**Drop-off | 30 min**
Return to your agreed ending location.
These are examples only. Your guide will create a practical route based on your interests and selected duration (option). Walking tours use public transportation when needed, while car options use a private vehicle. Please check the individual option details for vehicle capacity and child-seat restrictions.
Includes
Children under 12 join for free on Walking options (see Car option notes — different rules apply)
Private guide for the full duration of your selected option
Flexible itinerary planning with local expert support
Hotel/location pickup on foot (using public transportation) or by private car
Professional Photography (if available)
Excludes
Public transportation fares (Walking options)
Entrance tickets (if needed, for yourself)
Personal expenses (meals, snacks, shopping, etc.)
Important Information
- Our operating hours are 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (JST, UTC+9).
If you see 9:00 AM listed as your tour start time during booking, please note this is a system placeholder. You can easily choose your starting time within our operating hours.
You will receive a confirmation email within 72 hours after booking, containing general tour details.
Then, your assigned guide will send a personal follow-up email about a week before your tour. The email will include:
- Start time options confirmation
- A proposed itinerary or curate an itinerary based on your interests
- Pickup details (if selected)
- And any other useful information
We’re committed to providing a smooth, personalized, and unforgettable experience just for you.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
