From Tokyo: Kamakura Private Tour with Great Buddha & Bamboo
ID: GYG1422949-2172507
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Discover Kamakura on a private tour from Tokyo. Visit the Great Buddha, explore Hokokuji's bamboo forest, and enjoy coastal views with an expert English-speaking guide.
Step back in time to Japan's feudal era on a private 10-hour day tour to Kamakura, a coastal city of majestic temples, bamboo forests, and rich samurai history. Perfect for travelers seeking a harmonious blend of spiritual heritage, local culture, and scenic ocean views, this customizable trip delivers a uniquely immersive experience away from Tokyo’s hustle.
Your journey begins at Kotoku-in Temple, home to the towering Great Buddha of Kamakura. Next, step into the peaceful world of Hokokuji Temple, often called the Bamboo Temple, where you can walk among thousands of soaring bamboo stalks and enjoy traditional matcha green tea at a serene tea house.
Continue your adventure to the unique Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine, nestled inside a natural rock cave. Experience the ancient ritual of washing your coins in sacred spring water to bring financial luck. Afterward, explore Hase-dera Temple, perched on a hillside overlooking Sagami Bay, renowned for its golden Kannon statue and tranquil gardens.
Stroll down Komachi-dori Shopping Street to sample artisanal snacks, Japanese sweets, and craft beverages, before reaching the grand Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the historic heart of Kamakura's samurai legacy. Conclude your day along the picturesque Shichirigahama Coast, watching the iconic green Enoden train pass against the backdrop of the sea.
With your private English-speaking guide handling all navigation, transit, and local insights, enjoy a seamless, stress-free escape to one of Japan’s most captivating coastal towns.
Highlights
- Discover Kamakura's Great Buddha, bamboo forests, and coastal views
- Visit the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple and the Bamboo Temple
- Wash money for good fortune at the Zeniarai Benzaiten cave shrine
- Enjoy panoramic views of Sagami Bay from Hase-dera Temple
- Taste local street food along Komachi-dori and explore the coast
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is customizable to your pace and interests.
Weather conditions may affect visibility.
Bring cash for entrance fees and personal expenses.
INCLUDED
- 10-Hour Private Tour with fluent English-speaking local guide
- Fully flexible and customized itinerary
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in central Tokyo
- Air conditioned comfortable vehicle
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees tickets
- Food, drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.