Kamakura Tour: Explore Temples and Bamboo Groves

Explore Kamakura’s rich history and serene beauty with a small group tour, led by local students. Discover ancient temples and tranquil bamboo groves.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hase-dera Temple - Nestled on a hillside in Kamakura, Hasedera Temple is celebrated for its stunning coastal views and the 11-headed Kannon statue, the goddess of mercy. This serene temple boasts meticulously landscaped gardens, vibrant seasonal flowers, and a tranquil cave adorned with Benzaiten statues. A visit to Hasedera provides a harmonious…
What's Included
  • Transportation Fee from Tokyo to Kamakura
  • English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

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Kamakura, once the political center of medieval Japan, now provides a serene retreat from Tokyo with its majestic Buddha, historic temples, and tranquil bamboo groves.

  • Enjoy small group sizes (maximum of 8 guests) for a more intimate and relaxed…
Location
Kamakura Station
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leonid
Mar 23, 2026
Great way to spend a day in Kamakura - We had a very pleasant and enjoyable time on this private tour. Hana was very knowledgeable, friendly and reliable. Her English was fluent and it was fun talking to her. She was also very playful and kind with our children and even brought some snacks for them. It was a great experience that we can highly recommend.
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Ravichandrar
Dec 29, 2025
Kamakura Tour - Minato guided us in our visit to Kamakura. He was very well spoken and knowledgeable, we enjoyed the experience very much. Thank you!
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Mariapk6478ge
Dec 16, 2025
Fantastic tour of Kamakura - We visited the Hasedera Temple, Kotokuin Temple, Hokokuji Temple and the Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu Temple and we really enjoyed the four of them. Minako was very kind and very knowledgeable. He answered all our questions. We loved the whole visit.
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L5754injuliap
Dec 16, 2025
Great buddah - Minato was a great guide, we visited hasadera temple, kotokuin, hokokuji and tsurugaoka-hachimangu temples, tons of activities and lost to see, all worth it. I recomend Minato a lot , knows well and hes very kind
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Annamaria_g
Oct 30, 2025
Great tour, great guide, great views - What a majestic day! We met our lovely tour guide, Hana, at Tokyo Station. Although we were a bit lost, she found us almost right away. We appreciated the tour's structure, and we enjoyed it even more because of our incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and engaging tour guide, Hana. At the end of the tour, she suggested a "very local" ramen place, and now I know I will never have ramen so good ever again.
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J4589eigeorgej
Oct 15, 2025
Learning historical backgrounds - Minato has guided me with his extensive knowledge of the historical background of the kotokuin temple. And his English was so fluent.
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Salvadorcw1945jp
Oct 15, 2025
Great project for your guides - Minato Kotoku-in Minato was great! Spoke great English and gave us a history lesson about the kotoku-in temple. Great experience!
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Andreagb4441aq
Oct 15, 2025
Wonderful guide! - Minato was an amazing guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. A truly memorable tour! Kotokuin temple It was a pleasure meeting him
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Cruiser778699
Oct 15, 2025
Our wonderful trip in Kamakura - Minato guided us around the Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple, great explanations, very detailed, english fluent so it’s very convenient, i would totally recommend Minato as your guide if you come here in Kamakura, he was really friendly and it’s worth the visit!
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901oris
Oct 15, 2025
Interesting extra information we wouldn't have heard otherwise - We took the tour at Kotoku-in Temple with Minato, it was short and informative, very kind and provided extra info, they were still doing trial run so for us it was free
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From $53
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).