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Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
Recommended by 100% of travelersKamakura, Japan
- 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Kamakura was the former capital of Japan between the 12th and the 14th century. Its abundance of temples and historical sights can make it a tricky task for a visitor with limited time to shortlist where to go. Save research time, and explore the city’s best bits in a day with a guide. Enjoy commentary along the way as you explore multiple temples, and a shrine, including Hase-dera Temple, Hokokuji Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.
- Forget the guidebook and learn about Kamakura from a guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off ensures a hassle-free day
- A private tour gives you direct access to your guide for questions
- Go to a shortlist of the city’s best temples, including Kotoku-in
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Meeting in the hotel lobby
- Your transportation cost about 2720 JPY per person
- Lunch (you and the guide)
- Your admission fee about 1100JPY per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
At your hotel lobby in Tokyo.
Start time .09:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Infant seats available
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Fulfilling Inc.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 104654P10
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4.9
26 reviews
Dale_T, Jan 2025
It was a fantastic contrast between the bustle of Tokyo and the tranquility of Kamakura. We absolutely loved it!
Our guide Yumi was superb. A lovely lady who looked after us so well. 😊👏❤️
Alejandra_W, Jun 2024
If you like visiting temples and shrines, with the history attached to them, this is another must -see. Because it was June, we also had the opportunity to see the hydrangeas in full bloom in Hase-dera - such an amazing display! The enormous bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in is impressive and you can walk inside it (not good for claustrophobics). Same for the lotus and the carps at Tsurugaoka - just great peaceful, natural places. The only con was our guide - he seemed very set on his ways, with a prepared narrative, that didn’t take into account that we had learned some information in our prior week in Japan, nor allowed any questions that went beyond what he was prepared to talk about. On several occasions, he would simply walk ahead of us, without indicating where he was going or what he was doing, at times much too fast for us, not checking if we were still with him until he was far ahead. Perhaps the issue was a language barrier, or a cultural one, but it did sour our experience and it made us feel like he would rather be somewhere else. A shame, as we’ve had multiple tours with Viator and have never experienced something similar. We ended getting off the train at an earlier station on our return to Tokyo, just to decompress.
Paul_N, Jun 2024
We had a great day and would not have been able to have seen so much on our own. Very friendly and knowledgeable guide.
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Marie_Q, Jun 2024
A private tour of Kamakura with a professional guide as Akira provided an enriching and detailed experience of this historic city. Akira pickup us at the hotel in Tokyo and helped us navigate to Kamakura and the sights smmothely. He possed deep knowledge of Kamakura’s history, culture and landmark. Akira offered insights into the significance of sites like the Great Buddha’s.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Marie-san
I got a message from Fulfilling to the effect that your rating to my guide was 5.
I’m very happy to hear that. I will do my best for tour guides assigned to me.
By the way, I hope that your daughter could recover from stomachache.
I hope that you were travelling with your nice family continuously.
Thanks and best regards,
Akira
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Timothy_K, May 2024
Our tour guide, Yumi, did a fantastic job showing us around Kamakura and the various shrines and temples in the area. She was knowledgeable about the history of Japan, how the emperors and shogun shaped the culture of Japan, and any questions we had. Plus she gave a great recommendation for noodles for lunch. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Dear Timothy and family
I am very happy to receive your compliments.
It was my pleasure to show you around.
I am glad you liked the beautiful hydrangea
and delicious noodles in Kamakura.
Best regards,
Yumiko Sano
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Valerie_B, May 2024
Yumiko was the most charming, helpful and knowledgeable guide. We really enjoyed our day with her and would highly recommend this tour to everyone. If you want a day trip from Tokyo - this is one to do and request Yumiko. I believe she also does tours in Tokyo city.
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Nicola_M, Apr 2024
Great to have a guide to help us navigate buses to each site. Kono Sun was lovely but his English a bit limited and he walks very fast.
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Teresa_M, Apr 2024
Today’s adventure had us travel 1 hour to Kamakura, which a coastal town in Kanagawa. We saw the Great Buddha Statue and climbed to the Hasedera Temple built in 1333. We then went to Hokokuji Temple and the bamboo forest. We ended the day at the most magical tea house. We had a wonderful day in Kamakura! It is a beautiful city with cute shops and streets filled with stunning cherry blossoms. Our guide Yoshi met us at the hotel and he was delightful. Very knowledgeable and so kind. He made sure we stopped to get my daughters goshuincho book signed at each stop. There is a very pretty music box store where you can make your own music box. Had I known I would have made time for this! Next time as we all agreed it was a stunning city. Thank you Yoshi for a wonderful day!
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Marzia_C, Mar 2024
Our trip was perfect!
Our guide Kono-san has been very professional, on time and speaking a good English. He took us to several points in Kamakura to explore the beauty of this town, not just the great Buddha, but many shrines and gardens as well, that we wouldn't have found if we had gone by ourselves.
The guide picked us up from the hotel, helped us charging our Pasmo cards to take the train and showed us the way. It has been VERY helpful to have someone explaining what do do and where to go. Moreover, he also helped us finding a place where to eat gluten free, since one of our group members is coeliac.
Thank you so much, Kono-san, we feel very lucky for having had you as a guide. This trip is ABSOLUTELY recommended!!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Marzia-san, Thank you for joining our tour! Also thank you for the great comments. Unfortunately it was raining but we are VERY happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. How about Shinjuku night? I noticed 3D Cat for the first time. Best Regards, Kono.
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Jeffrey_W, Mar 2024
I visited Tokyo with my wife, sister and brother-in-law. Our guide Yoshio met us at our hotel, and after a short briefing, off we went! It was great to navigate Tokyo Central Station, travel on the train and use local buses in Kamakura, with no worries of losing our way. Visiting Kamakura with Yoshio was like strolling through an old friend’s home town. He was very knowledgeable, with a down to earth delivery of the facts, intermingled with lots of personal stories. We enjoyed the sights and history very much, but my wife and I agreed that meeting Kappa was the best part of the tour. We had an excellent day!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Jeffrey
Thank you very much for your generous
Words of praise.
That means a lot to me.
I feel very happy and embarassed and want to hide somewhere.
Anyway It’s been a great honor for me to be able to attend your wonderful family as a guide in Kamakura.
I’ll never forget your compliment for the rest of my life
Please give my best regards to everyone.
I hope you continue to have a good journey .
Yoshio
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