Our expert tour guides will lead you to the iconic Kotoku-in Temple, home to the awe-inspiring Great Buddha of Kamakura. Standing over 11 meters tall, this bronze masterpiece has watched over the region for centuries. Let us share the history, legends, and serene beauty of this sacred site as you experience its timeless presence up close. ( Free to visit - Small fee to go in - around ¥200 )
Our knowledgeable guides will take you to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the spiritual heart of Kamakura and a symbol of the city’s rich history. Surrounded by lush greenery and steeped in tradition, this stunning Shinto shrine offers a glimpse into Japan’s past. Let us share the stories, rituals, and beauty of this iconic landmark as you explore its sacred grounds.
Let our guides take you to the hidden gem of Zeniarai Benten Shrine, nestled near Genjiyama Park and a scenic 30-minute walk from Kamakura Station. Known for its ritual of washing money to invite prosperity, this charming shrine blends natural beauty with spiritual tradition. Discover its unique history and serene atmosphere with us!
Our guides will lead you to the tranquil Meigetsuin Temple, fondly known as Ajisaidera, or the "Hydrangea Temple." Famous for its stunning seasonal blooms and serene atmosphere, this hidden treasure offers a peaceful retreat. Let us share the history and beauty of this enchanting Kamakura landmark with you. (Small fee to go in - around ¥500 )
Discover the serene beauty of Engaku-ji Temple with our expert guides. Nestled in the hills of Kamakura, this historic Zen temple is one of the most significant in Japan, offering a tranquil escape surrounded by lush greenery. Let us share the rich history and meditative charm of this sacred site with you. (Small fee to go in - around ¥300 )
Stroll down Kamakura’s bustling Komachi-dori Street with our guides and immerse yourself in its lively atmosphere. Lined with unique shops, traditional crafts, and delicious local treats, this vibrant street captures the charm of Kamakura. Let us show you the best spots and hidden gems along the way!
Leo was an outstanding tour guide! The tour was incredibly interesting and informative. He took plenty of time to answer all of my questions and shared fascinating insights. Leo was friendly, patient, and genuinely attentive, and it was clear that he cares about giving his guests a memorable experience.
Despite the Typhoon and all the rain our guide made the best of our tour and improvised to make sure we had a good time.
Our guide Diana was fantastic! She was so sweet and knowledgeable. She made a rainy day tour fun! The only reason I gave three stars is because of how the trip is advertised. The ad reads guide will pick you up. But what they don’t tell you is that YOU will have to pay for your own transportation as well as the guides, as well as guides lunch and other expenses ( lots of entrance fees and trains, buses) to get there. It was two hours to take the train and buses, two hours back, and two- three hours actually being there. With the exception of meeting our fabulous guide, it was not worth the trip. The ad should read guide will meet you and you will need to pay all expenses involved including transportation for guide and yourselves.
Do not book this tour!! It was a rip off - 240 USD AND OUR TOUR GUIDE HAD NEVER EVEN BEEN TO THE SITE BEFORE! We also had to pay for all of her transportation, her food, and her entrance fees to the shrines. We walked 40 minutes to the last shrine and she got us there too late so we missed it. Also never saw the giant Buddha. It is a beautiful town, but I wish we had just explored it ourselves. Already requested a full refund.
Amazing tour in cute town called Kamakura, my guide was Florence and he was amazing, very knowledgeable, fun and full of stories, in each place, I learn a lot about the places and the religions in Japan. Great time, enjoy it and recommend him.
Great tour with Lana. We saw magificent Buddhist and Shinto sights and learned history. Learned great perspectives about the country
Raffa my guide was great he was very helpful I visited the areas that I had expected to see A must if visiting Japan
My guide named Flo was an excellent guide. He took us to the great locations and gave us an adventure I will never forget ☺️☺️☺️
This experience was very good. So many sights to see. The guide was knowledgeable and easy to spend the day with. The sights are amazing. For future travelers here are some notes on this trip: -“pick up at hotel” means the guide will meet your party at your hotel -You will be taking public transportation (trains/bus) to get to Kamakura. You are responsible for paying for tickets, including your guide. It comes to about 3000 yen per person - This tour is a LOT of walking. About 20,000 steps and quite a few stairs. Thanks to Florent for making our day extraordinary!
The Kamakura tour was amazing! The booking process was very efficient and easy. I chose to be picked up from my hotel, and my guide, Raffa, picked me up on time and dropped me back at the same place. Raffa is very knowledgeable, speaks fluent Japanese, and is friendly, helpful, and highly professional. He absolutely deserves five stars! I would gladly recommend this tour and book for future tours if and when I need a guide in Japan. Thank you so much!
Tom was a fantastic guide. He tailors the tour to the travellers’ preferences and always makes sure to make each experience for a client, the best and more memorable. Thank you very much for pairing me with Tom.
We had a phenomenal tour of Kamakura and Tom was the best tour guide, extremely outgoing, accommodating and helpful in giving us advice on what to see and where to eat. It was a magical experience and the different sites we saw in Kamakura were memorable.
We had an amazing time on this tour, guide was super nice and gave us a lot of informations about Kamakura (such a wonderful city) and Japanese culture, took us to a really nice restaurant and gave us a lot of advices for the rest of our trip. He also showed us another sanctuary (Hansobo shrine) which was a bit hidden and less known, with an amazing view on Mount Fuji. I would definitely recommend this tour!
I wouldn’t recommend this tour I book this tour and I end up by myself Tour guide had poor knowledge of topic and about Japan He lives in Japan only for 2 or 3 years Tour guide walked with me like escort service without giving any information I understand I had to pay for my transportation and entrance fee, per booking requirements I don’t understand why I had to pay for tour guide train tickets and entrance fees This tour not cheap It’s some kind of scam Don’t take this tour!!!!!
I would NEVER recommend this tour!!!! I was made to pay the guides train & bus fares, as well as entrance fees to the sights. This tour cost $186.00 Advertised as an all day tour, I was back at my hotel in 4 1/2 hours. I am expecting a Full 100% Refund This tour is not even worth $1.00 Very disappointing day in Tokyo!!!
Amazing Tour, we got to visit the most important places in Kamakura + some extra uncrowned temples that were very nice. Our guide Brian was great and he made the entire day very fun.
Long walking in Kamakura between temples, so not best for hot season or people with limited mobility
Beautiful day tour with a most knowledgeable guide. We recommend taking this tour for learning transportation skills and learning about the sacred monuments.
Fantastic experience, highly recommended
Extraordinary tour. Full of history and very interesting facts. Visit spectacular temples and shrines. The views are wonderful. Jabriel was our guide and I have no words to describe how amazing his attention and knowledge about the history and culture of the place was. Thank you so much!
We hired this tour to have a more complete Kamakura experience. Our guide, Vino, picked us up at the hotel on time. Your English is perfect. Transportation to Kamakura was by train, at our expense (this is not clear from the offer), and took slightly more than an hour. Once in Kamakura, all journey is on foot, about 5-6 hours, including stairs and slopes. This is important to know, for people with mobility or health problems (this was not our case) or for the summer season. It's a physically demanding course. Entrance fees to temples and lunch are not included. Our guide was very friendly and told us many things about life in Japan, from the perspective of a young person. However, we miss more information about the history of the places we visit. We visited many temples, some of them small and off the tourist crowd route, which has its charm. The price of the tour seems expensive, considering that it only includes the presence of the guide, who is not an expert in the history of Kamakura. For that price, it should include local transportation, which avoids walking for up to 30 minutes between temples, especially in hot weather.
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