Tokyo: Kamakura One-Day Private Customizable Tour Tokyo: Kamakura One Day Private Customizable Tour
ID: GYG1269033-1959014
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Explore Kamakura in a private day tour from Tokyo. Visit temples, bamboo forest, Chinatown & gardens with an English-speaking driver in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.
Experience a perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty on this private full-day tour from Tokyo to Kamakura and Yokohama. Your journey begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Tokyo in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle, accompanied by an English-speaking driver/guide.
Your first stop is Kōtoku-in, home to the iconic Great Buddha (Daibutsu), one of Japan’s most famous landmarks. Spend time walking around, taking photos, and admiring this impressive bronze statue.
Next, head to Hokokuji Bamboo Forest, a serene and less crowded bamboo grove where you can enjoy a peaceful walk surrounded by towering bamboo stalks.
Continue to Hase-dera, a beautiful temple known for its stunning gardens, ocean views, and the statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
After exploring Kamakura, travel to Yokohama and visit Yokohama Chinatown, the largest Chinatown in Japan. Enjoy strolling through colorful streets filled with shops and food stalls.
Then visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine, rich in history and surrounded by scenic pathways.
Continue your journey to Sankeien Gardens, a traditional Japanese garden featuring historic buildings, ponds, and seasonal landscapes perfect for a relaxing walk.
Your final stop is the unique Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, where you can explore the history of ramen and enjoy tasting different regional varieties (optional).
After a full day of exploration, relax on the comfortable drive back to Tokyo, where you will be dropped off at your hotel.
Highlights
- Visit Kamakura’s Great Buddha & historic temples
- Walk through peaceful Hokokuji Bamboo Forest
- Explore vibrant Yokohama Chinatown streets
- Discover traditional beauty at Sankeien Gardens
- Private tour with English-speaking driver, Pickup/Dropoff from hotel
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a full-day private tour lasting about 10 hours, including travel time to and from Tokyo.
The tour is fully customizable—please inform us of your preferred sites or interests when booking.
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended as some sites involve walking and light hiking.
This tour is not suitable for pregnant women, people with certain medical conditions, those with high blood pressure, or guests over 95 years old.
We do not offer pickup or drop-off at airports or cruise ports. Please arrange a nearby meeting point if needed.
Meals and snacks are not included; please bring your own or plan to purchase locally.
Gratuities for the driver/guide are not included but are appreciated if you feel the service was excellent.
Cancellation policies apply—please review our terms before booking.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tokyo
- Private, air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking or multilingual driver/guide
- Fully customizable itinerary and stops
- WiFi available during the tour
- Bottled water and coffee provided
- Parking and toll fees (except specified exceptions)
NOT INCLUDED
- Pickup/Dropoff from (Ports & Airports)
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.
