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- Weather Dependent - Moderate
- Private and Luxury
- DSA non-compliant
Private full day tour in Kamakura from Tokyo
- Duration8 hours – 9 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Step beyond the ordinary and explore Kamakura with a fully personalized private tour designed entirely around you.
From the moment your day begins, everything is taken care of. I will personally pick you up at your hotel, ensuring a smooth, comfortable, and stress-free start. No language barriers, no rushing — just a relaxed journey toward one of Japan’s most historic and spiritual destinations. Why Choose This Private Kamakura Tour?
1. Fully Customized Itinerary Unlike group tours with fixed schedules, this experience is tailored to your interests. Whether you are passionate about history, Zen Buddhism, hidden temples, photography, local cuisine, or coastal walks — your day is designed around what matters most to you.
2. Beyond the Guidebooks Yes, we will see the iconic Great Buddha and major highlights — but what makes this tour unique is access to lesser-known spots, quiet temples, secret viewpoints, and authentic local neighborhoods that most visitors never discover.
3. Cultural Insight, Not Just Sightseeing Kamakura is not just beautiful — it is deeply spiritual. You will gain real insight into samurai history, Zen philosophy, Shinto traditions, and the cultural foundations that shaped Japan. Stories, symbolism, and historical context bring every site to life.
4. Flexible Pace & Comfort Want to spend more time at a temple? Stop for matcha and traditional sweets? Explore a hidden alley? With a private tour, you decide the rhythm of the day.
5. Professional, Personal Service This is not a scripted tour — it is a human connection. I focus on creating an engaging, thoughtful, and memorable experience, adapted to solo travelers, couples, families, or small groups.
6. Hotel Pickup Included Your experience begins at your accommodation. I ensure seamless transportation planning and guidance throughout the day so you can simply enjoy the journey.
Kamakura is often visited — but rarely truly experienced.
If you are looking for depth, authenticity, flexibility, and personal attention, this private tour offers something far beyond a standard excursion.
Let’s create a day in Kamakura that you will remember for a lifetime.
What to expect
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, 248-0016, Japan
After picking you up, we will be heading to Kamakura station by train. Visiting the Great Buddha and learn its fascinating history
Hasedera Temple
3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, 248-0016, Japan
Hasedera jinja and its caves
Kamakura Komachidori
Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, 248-0006, Japan
Commercial street and trying local foods great for foodies!
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, 248-0005, Japan
Last stop we will be visiting the exterior of the most important Shrine of the city and its particularities. Once we are done we will be back to Tokyo city.
Pickup & meeting point
You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.
Pickup starts about 10 minutes before the departure time.
Hotel
At your hotel or at the Shinjuku Train station
Hotel
At your hotel or at the Shinjuku Train station
Pickup locations4
The operator lists 4 pickup points. 2 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Airports2
- Haneda Airport3-3-2 Hanedakuko, Ota, Tokyo Prefecture, 144-0041, Japan
- Narita Airport1-1 Furugome, Narita, Chiba Prefecture, 282-0004, Japan
- You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
Hotel
Redemption
Different location
What's included
Included
- Guide's public transportation (train)
Not included
- Use of bicycle
- Parking Fees
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–8), Youth (12–18), Adult (21–69), Senior (70–100)
Languages
- Guide
- English, Spanish
- Written
- English, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 193362P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
- Drop-off address
- How you are arriving
- Cruise arrival time
- Cruise ship name
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1).
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From USD 350 per person · Free cancellation available
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