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Half-Day Private & Customizable Tour with Kamakura-Born Guide
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$141.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Explore Kamakura's rich history and culture on a customizable half-day tour. Guided by a Kamakura-born local expert, visit iconic sites like Engaku-ji Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, while enjoying the flexibility to tailor your itinerary to your interests.
Savor traditional Japanese cuisine, including vegan options, and uncover hidden gems along Komachi Dori Street. This private experience ensures personal attention and a relaxed pace, making it perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers seeking a unique adventure in Kamakura.
- Flexible 4-hour private tour tailored to your interests
- Discover famous temples, shrines, and local artisan shops
- Optional lunch at a local restaurant or vegan bento, with the flexibility to skip lunch if you prefer
- Learn about Kamakura's history from a knowledgeable Kamakura-born guide
Savor traditional Japanese cuisine, including vegan options, and uncover hidden gems along Komachi Dori Street. This private experience ensures personal attention and a relaxed pace, making it perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers seeking a unique adventure in Kamakura.
- Flexible 4-hour private tour tailored to your interests
- Discover famous temples, shrines, and local artisan shops
- Optional lunch at a local restaurant or vegan bento, with the flexibility to skip lunch if you prefer
- Learn about Kamakura's history from a knowledgeable Kamakura-born guide
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Kamakura: Tailored Half-Day Tour with Local Guide
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- A fully customizable and flexible guided tour
- Depending on the tour itinerary, the Enoden train between Kamakura and Hase costs JPY 200 per person, and the JR train between Kamakura and Kita-Kamakura costs JPY 146 per person.
- A vegan-friendly lunch box can be arranged upon request, starting from JPY 1,500 per person, depending on your preferences. Please feel free to contact us for details.
- Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), an admission fee of JPY 300 per person is required.
- Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Engaku-ji, an admission fee of JPY 500 per person is required.
- Entrance fee – If the tour includes a visit to Hase-dera, an admission fee of JPY 400 per person is required.
Meeting point
The meeting point will be confirmed after booking, based on the customized itinerary.
Your local guide will be waiting at the meeting point holding a white flag.
If meeting at a station, the guide will be waiting outside the ticket gates.
Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in advance.
The meeting point will be confirmed after booking, based on the customized itinerary.
Your local guide will be waiting at the meeting point holding a white flag.
If meeting at a station, the guide will be waiting outside the ticket gates.
Detailed meeting instructions will be sent in advance.
Return details
The end point varies depending on the tour itinerary.
The end point varies depending on the tour itinerary.
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KamakuraThe standard meeting point is Kamakura Station. Your local guide will be waiting outside the ticket gates with a sign showing the lead traveler’s name. Detailed instructions will be provided after booking.
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Engaku-jiOne of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura, ranked second, Engaku-ji is a peaceful place where visitors can experience the spirit of Zen. Your local guide introduces the temple’s history, architecture, and Zen customs, offering a calm and reflective atmosphere away from the city. Admission fee: 500 yen (not included)
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Hasedera TempleKnown as the “Flower Temple,” Hase-dera is famous for its seasonal beauty and its impressive Kannon statue. Enjoy panoramic views of the ocean from the observation deck while your local guide shares stories and background related to the temple grounds. A soothing and memorable stop during the tour. Admission fee: 400 yen (not included)
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Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of KamakuraHome to the Great Buddha of Kamakura, one of Japan’s most iconic Buddhist statues. Your local guide explains the history and cultural significance of this monumental bronze statue, as well as its role in Kamakura’s past. Take time to appreciate the powerful presence and serene atmosphere of the temple grounds. Admission fee: 300 yen (not included)
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Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ShrineA central site for understanding Kamakura’s samurai culture. Closely associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, this important shrine offers insight into the origins of Kamakura and its historical role. A local guide from Kamakura explains the shrine’s history, key highlights within the grounds, and its seasonal attractions in a clear and engaging way.
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Half-Day Private & Customizable Tour with Kamakura-Born Guide
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$141.69
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!