Tour Overview
Once the political center of Japan, Kamakura is now a charming seaside town filled with centuries-old temples, bamboo forests, hidden hiking trails, and vibrant shopping streets. Just an hour from Tokyo, it’s the perfect day trip to escape the city and experience a mix of history, spirituality, and natural beauty. On this private guided tour, you'll explore Kamakura’s rich heritage and lesser-known gems — tailored to your pace and interests.
Tour Highlights
- Historic & Spiritual Journey
- Nature and Coastal Views
- Samurai Culture
- Hidden Gems
Detailed Itinerary
Kamakura Highlights
Visit Kamakura’s most iconic spots, including the Great Buddha and stunning Hasedera Temple. Learn about samurai history at the main shrine, then enjoy shopping and street food along Komachi-dori.
Tour Schedule
Nature, Zen, & Samurai Walk
Explore the Great Buddha and the samurai-era shrine, then step into the peaceful Hokoku-ji Bamboo Forest. End the day with a stroll through Kamakura’s charming shopping street.
Tour Schedule
Customer Reviews
I had a lovely time with Dean. He is a fountain of knowledge, very interesting, and above all very patient (I had trouble finding the meeting point). He helped me and guided me perfectly. I am really delighted with this walk and the discoveries I made in his company.
Our guide, Sofia, was excellent. Very clear information and a lot of fun. We enjoyed everything we saw and she put together the tour to our liking.
Mark was a great guide! The tour is in English, he organized it according to our preferences and had all the patience with us! Thanks a lot for a great day!
Our guide was amazing! We saw so many cool places, some more off the beaten path! Lauren was also very understanding of my restrictions with food and worked in a restaurant I had found to accommodate while also being incredibly engaging with my son. Cannot thank Lauren enough for being so awesome!!
First of all, this was an easy 5-star rating. Dean made the trip and experience simple and enjoyable. Kamakura has a rich history and Dean really brought it to life for me and my family. The use of public transport around Kamakura just enhanced the experience leading to a really fun day. If we had more time we would have loved to build out the itinerary more, but for us the 3 hour essentials tour was spot on. Dean was easy to talk with, knows his stuff and made it enjoyable for my teenagers and wife as well. Thanks Dean!
Frequently Asked Questions
per person (based on double occupancy)
What's Included
- Expert Guides
- Pickup & Drop-off
What's Not Included
- Your expenses (transportation, entry fees, food, etc)
- Private Vehicle