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.
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.
- Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - A short ten-minute taxi ride will bring you to this renowned temple. Awarded three stars by Michelin, it is celebrated for its stunning bamboo grove. Visitors can delight in exploring the temple grounds, garden, and bamboo grove. For those interested, there’s an option to sit and unwind with a cup of Matcha…
- Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - A short ten-minute taxi ride will bring you to this renowned temple. Awarded three stars by Michelin, it is celebrated for its stunning bamboo grove. Visitors can delight in exploring the temple grounds, garden, and bamboo grove. For those interested, there’s an option to sit and unwind with a cup of Matcha green tea and traditional Japanese sweets (optional, with an additional charge for tea).
- Sugimotodera Temple - Just a five-minute walk leads you to Sugimoto-dera Temple. This temple, rated two stars by Michelin, is the oldest and a hidden gem in Kamakura, established in the mid-8th century. Visitors can admire the Deva Kings, the moss-covered stone steps, and the main hall. It’s worthwhile to check out the Buddhist statues located deeper inside the main hall (a short distance away).
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu - A leisurely twenty to thirty-minute walk will take you to Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine. This peaceful stroll through the backstreets offers a glimpse into daily life in the Kamakura residential area. A brief stop at the first site of the Samurai Shogunate is included. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, a spiritual cornerstone of the Kamakura shogunate, enshrines the god of war. Visitors can enjoy a guided walking tour of the grounds, garden, and main building of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine for approximately twenty minutes until the tour concludes.
- Professional local tour guide
- Entrance fees for temples included for the guide
- Professional local tour guide
- Entrance fees for temples included for the guide
- Tea and coffee
- bus fare (around 300 yen) Kamakura station to Houkokuji Temple
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Comfortable walking shoes for 2-3km walk
- Entrance fees
- Tea and coffee
- bus fare (around 300 yen) Kamakura station to Houkokuji Temple
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
- Comfortable walking shoes for 2-3km walk
- Entrance fees
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.
Engage in conversation with…
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.
Engage in conversation with your guide to create memorable experiences.
An early morning start gives you the flexibility to schedule additional sightseeing activities in the afternoon.
- only for over 18 year old
- The total duration is travel time included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
