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Made in the 13th century, the imposing Great Buddha of Kamakura can be found inside the Kotoku-in temple complex in the seaside city of Kamakura. It’s the second-largest Buddha in Japan and a popular tourist attraction.
Hase, 4-2-28, Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture
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Kamakura Full-Day Private Trip (Tokyo departure) with Nationally-Licensed Guide
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If you are interested in a more efficient way to explore Kamakura, with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Kamakura!
Just one hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is the home of the samurai and of great cultural importance to Japan. To start your day, meet your guide at your hotel, or anywhere at your convenience.
Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your nationally-licensed guide will customize your six-hour tour according to your interests!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$99.93
Price varies by group size
From
$99.93
Price varies by group size

Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized ★★★★★
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Experience Kamakura’s nature and history with a local host on this all-day excursion. After a complimentary train trip from Tokyo, enjoy a custom-crafted itinerary in this one-time capital of medieval Japan. Explore beautiful Shinto shrines in the forest, marvel at brilliant cherry blossoms, and admire the “Great Buddha,” a massive, nearly 800-year-old bronze sculpture of Amida Buddha.
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$380.73
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$380.73
Price varies by group size

One Day Tour of Kamakura from Tokyo
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Hop the train from Tokyo to Kamakura on this private full-day tour of the historical city. Your experienced private guide takes you to Shinto and Buddhist temples including highlights like the Great Buddha (Kotokuin Temple), Hase Temple and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. You’ll have time to explore the shops along Komachi-Dori. Kamakura is also known for its fine cherry blossom displays in April.
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$267.82
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Private Full-Day Kamakura Tour of Tokyo and Hokoku-ji Temple
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Visit one of Japan’s most recognizable Buddhist monuments with ease on a full-day tour of Kamakura from Tokyo. In a small group limited to five, you’ll tick off the colorful Shrine of Tsuragoaka Hachimangu; marvel at the 47-foot (14-meter) tall bronze Buddha statue of Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura); and Hokokuji Temple, home to a bamboo garden. Lunch (additional cost), and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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$247.83
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Private Tour to see Highlights of Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama from Tokyo
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If you have only one day to visit somewhere outside of Tokyo, Kamakura is the place to go! See the ancient capital of Kamakura, a seaside town of temples and wooded hills sometimes referred to Kyoto of eastern Japan. Then check out the bay area of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city. We have a list of professional guides in different languages to make your day fun and memorable.
A chauffeured private tour is a perfect way to see Kamakura and Yokohama as it is not easy to get around in these two cities on your own using public transport in a limited time. Enjoy round trip transportation from your accommodation in a private vehicle. Relax on a full day excursion without being pressed for time or annoyed by others who you don’t know as it happens in group tours.
*Select the places you want to visit and make a total of 6 hours
*Customize your Kamakura, Yokohama tour according to your interests
*Guide can give you recommendations to build your own itinerary
*Round trip transportation
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$919.37
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8-hour Kamakura & Enoshima tour to/from Tokyo With Private Car
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This day trip is the perfect way to explore the many scenic attractions of Kamakura and Enoshima Island. Save hours of research time, and benefit from having a driver-guide to plan the itinerary and transfer you between dispersed sites. Highlights include Hokokuji Temple, Hase-dera Temple, Kotoku-in Temple, and Enoshima Island.
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$737.95
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Kamakura Essential Walking Tour & Local Experience!
You will meet your guide at Shinjuku Station and ride the train together: you will reach Kamakura with the popular Enoden train line along the coast, with a day pass that you will be able to use again after the end of the tour!
You will visit Hase-dera , also known as the temple of flowers: here you will explore a gorgeous garden, caves, Buddhist halls and a panoramic terrace on the bay.
You will then move on to the city symbol, the Great Buddha of the Kotoku-in Temple: you will remain speechless standing in front of this majestic statue and will have enough time to behold all its details!
Finally, you will ride the Enoden once again to reach Kamakura station and walk along the lively Komachi Street up to Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, where the deity of war is enshrined: here you will understand the importance of the samurai government for Kamakura's history.
The tour will end by this shrine and you will be free to spend the afternoon around Kamakura or choose one of the options.
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$95.93
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$95.93

Kamakura Half-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
If you are interested in a more efficient way to explore Kamakura, with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Kamakura!
Just one hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is the home of the samurai and of great cultural importance to Japan. To start your day, meet your guide at your hotel, or anywhere at your convenience.
Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your nationally-licensed guide will customize your six-hour tour according to your interests!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$79.95
Price varies by group size
From
$79.95
Price varies by group size

Yokohama / Kamakura Half-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Enjoy an efficient, half-day walking tour of Yokohama and Kamakura accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional sides of these dynamic and ancient Japanese cities during this half-day tour.
For options to experience both modern and traditional sides of Japan outside of Tokyo, the cities of Yokohama and Kamakura may be the best. Our nationally-licensed and experienced English-speaking guides will help you efficiently spend a half-day walking tour of these areas. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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From
$79.95
Price varies by group size
From
$79.95
Price varies by group size

Yokohama / Kamakura Full-Day Private Trip Nationally-Licensed Guide
Enjoy an efficient, one-day walking tour of Yokohama and Kamakura accompanied by a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will introduce both modern and traditional sides of these dynamic and ancient Japanese cities during this full-day tour.
For options to experience both modern and traditional sides of Japan outside of Tokyo, the cities of Yokohama and Kamakura may be the best. Our nationally-licensed and experienced English-speaking guides will help you efficiently spend a one-day walking tour of these areas. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$105.06
Price varies by group size
From
$105.06
Price varies by group size

Kamakura Full-Day Private Trip with Nationally-Licensed Guide
If you are interested in a more efficient way to explore Kamakura, with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Kamakura!
Just one hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is the home of the samurai and of great cultural importance to Japan. To start your day, meet your guide at your hotel, or anywhere at your convenience.
Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your nationally-licensed guide will customize your six-hour tour according to your interests!
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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From
$100.06
Price varies by group size
From
$100.06
Price varies by group size

Kamakura One Day Hike Tour with Nationally-Licensed Guide
Just one hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is the home of the samurai and is of great cultural importance to Japan. To start your day, meet your guide at your hotel, or the closest station. You will then set off to combat the Daibutsu Trail, which is 3.7 miles (6km) in length.
The Daibutsu hiking trail runs between the Great Buddha (Daibutsu) in the south and the Jochi-ji Zen temple towards the north. The tour can be personalized according to your wishes. Just let the local partner know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying.
Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary.
Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.
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$100.06
Price varies by group size
From
$100.06
Price varies by group size

Kamakura flower tour
Kamakura is a site of the first military government and attracts you through its simple but serene Zen Buddhist atmosphere and samurai culture. You can enjoy a mixture of old Zen temples and modern, charming boutiques on the Komachi Dori shopping street as well as beautiful ocean view. Kamakura is also famous for its Zen vegetarian food, soba noodles, traditional Japanese food and snacks, as well as seasonal beautiful flowers.
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$199.86
From
$199.86

Private Kamakura Custom Day Tour by Chartered Vehicle from Tokyo
Explore the incredible history and beautiful temples of Kamakura during this 8-hour, customizable, private tour. Step back in time as you discover ancient monuments like the 800-year-old Great Buddha, the Buddhist Hase Temple or serene Kencho Temple, plus much more. The choice is up to you. You’ll travel by private van, limo or bus depending on the size of your group, picking the activities and attractions that fit your interests and schedule. A driver, plus round-trip transport from central Tokyo are included.
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$915.49
per group
From
$915.49
per group

Full-Day Kamakura Tour from Tokyo Viewing a Variety of Flowers at Hase Temple
If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, this private tour ticks all the boxes for relaxation and serenity. Travel to the historic city where you will visit the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka-hachimangu Shrine, and admire the Japanese garden of Hase Temple.
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$247.83
per group
From
$247.83
per group

Fully Customizable Private Tour in Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko etc.
This is a fully customizable private day tour in Tokyo and the Kanto area where we can discuss your trip and what you want to do. If you are not sure of what to do in Tokyo or the Kanto area, then I can make recommendations based on your preferences!
Examples include a tour of Tokyo, or a day trip to Kamakura, Hakone and Nikko from Tokyo.
Japan boasts a rich history and culture which in conjunction with the modern pop culture movement, makes it a very interesting country. With many tourist spots, I can be your private guide to provide you a memorable experience in Japan.
(I can also go to your destination as long as the transportation fees are covered. )
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$204.99
per group
From
$204.99
per group

Kamakura and Eastern Kyoto with Lots of Temples and Shrines
Kamakura is such a compact city that you can see the whole area within a day. One of the representative sight-seeing spots is Big Image of Buddha in Kotokuin temple. From there, you can travel almost all the famous temples for six hours.
Many historical sites are covered in public transportation services. On the way to Hachimangu, we can enjoy shopping on KOMACHI street. While walking through the street, we can feel something different from the western culture. In this area, there are many valuable temples and shrines within a walk. So, we can visit many historical temples and shrines such as so-called hydrangea temple and bamboo grove temple. All these temples are located in calm environment, so you will feel like being in KAMAKURA ZEN Buddhism style.
About 1 hour from JR Kita Kamakura station, we will visit the 2nd largest city YOKOHAMA. This time, we will stop over at China town in ISHIKAWA cho in Yokohama. We can enjoy a variety of Chinese cuisines for reasonable prices.
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$188.18
Price varies by group size
From
$188.18
Price varies by group size

7-hour Kamakura tour to/from Yokohama City With Private Car
1~8passengers, full-flat rate; If you are eight, it costs less than US$100 P/P.
We offer you several selling points other travel companies could never do.
Effective : Because the guide and driver is same person. On top of it, he plays
Photographer's roll.
Comfortable : Because the cars we use are spacious and luxury.
Exciting : Because you will savor a local food like they would do.
Flexible : Because the schedule is up to you. This is full-private tour for you.
Inquisitive : Because you will learn a lots of Japanese History.
Popular : Statistically, Among international visitors coming to Japan, the number
of travelers who enjoy traveling by cruise have been surging up
recently. This tour is completely adapted to the demands, along with
"Mt.Fuji&Hakone tour from/to Yokohama".
Adaptable : Meeting Points and End Points are as flexible as we can. You can
choose one among Narita, Haneda, and Yokohama. (You need to
stop at Yokohama at least once.)
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$655.96
per group
From
$655.96
per group

Kamakura Temples Private Guided Tour from Tokyo
Your guide will take you on a concise tour of Kamakura, a delightful, historical city with many important and famous Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. It will take about one hour from Tokyo to get to Kamakura. Once you arrive, you will visit three of the most impressive places in Kamakura: the Great Buddha, the Hase Temple and the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. You will also have the chance to eat a Japanese lunch as well.
Also, this tour is able to customize.
We recommend Hokoku-ji temple(it is famous for bamboo groove)
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$244.21
per group
From
$244.21
per group

8-hour Kamakura tour by qualified guide using public transportation
This is a Kamakura private tour guided by an experienced tour guide that has been licensed by the government.
This tour uses public transport to visit popular attractions in Kamakura. If you would like a private car, please contact us separately (extra charge).
Depending on your interests, you can change the place you visit.
Start time is also flexible.
Basic courses include shrines, temples, Japanese gardens, traditional architecture, history and culture.
Join this tour to learn more about Kamakura.
Let's enjoy the popular spot Kamakura together!
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From
$263.82
Price varies by group size
From
$263.82
Price varies by group size

Kamakura All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Sightseeing with a Driver (Tokyo DEP.)
This is the ideal pick for time-tight travelers wanting to discover lots of Kamakura’s highlights in a day from Tokyo. Avoid the potential confusion of public transportation system, and travel comfortably in a private vehicle instead.
Enjoy the flexibility of being able to pick a set itinerary, or customize your own. Potential attractions include all Must-See spots in Kamakura, so please explore at your own pace and visit sights such as Hokokuji Temple, The Great Buddha, Hase Temple, Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, Shopping at Komachi street.
Your English speaking driver will fully support your six-hours Kamakura tour from Tokyo.
Note*1: Tour details has a possibility of change depending on the place of your meeting point and traffic conditions. Please feel free to ask us if you have any special request for your itinerary. We will do our best to meet your request.
Note*2: Travel time between Tokyo and Kamakura is approx. 70 min.
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$519.64
per group
From
$519.64
per group

Private Tour Kamakura and Enoshima With English Speaking Guide
There’s so much to see and do around Kamakura that first-time visitors may have trouble deciding where to go first, or what to include on a short itinerary. Leave the planning to the experts, on a private English-language tour. Visit highlights like Hasedera Temple and the Great Buddha, as well as lesser known spots that you might not find alone. Mix cultural with natural beauty and end the day on Enoshima Beach.
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$571.50
per group
From
$571.50
per group

6-hour Kamakura tour by qualified guide using public transportation
This is a Kamakura private tour guided by an experienced tour guide that has been licensed by the government.
This tour uses public transport to visit popular attractions in Kamakura. If you would like a private car, please contact us separately (extra charge).
Depending on your interests, you can change the place you visit.
Start time is also flexible.
Basic courses include shrines, temples, Japanese gardens, traditional architecture, history and culture.
Join this tour to learn more about Kamakura.
Let's enjoy the popular spot Kamakura together!
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From
$210.11
Price varies by group size
From
$210.11
Price varies by group size

Kamakura Spanish Tour
Kamakura (鎌倉) is a coastal city in Kanagawa Prefecture, an hour south of Tokyo. The city became the political center of Japan, when Minamoto Yoritomo chose it as the seat of its new military government at the end of the 12th century. The Kamakura government continued to rule Japan for more than a century, first under the Minamoto shogun and then under the Hojo rulers.
In this tour we will have the opportunity to know the importance that the city had as a political capital and the legano that it left. A tour that mixes tradition, religious places, streets with a lot of life and commercial activity as well as the most exquisite Japanese culture such as Zen gardens, or the most typical Kamakura dish in an authentic place.
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From
$327.98
Price varies by group size
From
$327.98
Price varies by group size
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