Kamakura Tour: Explore Temples and Bamboo Groves

Explore Kamakura’s rich history and serene beauty with a small group tour, led by local students. Discover ancient temples and tranquil bamboo groves.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hase-dera Temple - Nestled on a hillside in Kamakura, Hasedera Temple is celebrated for its stunning coastal views and the 11-headed Kannon statue, the goddess of mercy. This serene temple boasts meticulously landscaped gardens, vibrant seasonal flowers, and a tranquil cave adorned with Benzaiten statues. A visit to Hasedera provides a harmonious…
What's Included
  • Transportation Fee from Tokyo to Kamakura
  • English-Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
Additional Information

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Kamakura, once the political center of medieval Japan, now provides a serene retreat from Tokyo with its majestic Buddha, historic temples, and tranquil bamboo groves.

  • Enjoy small group sizes (maximum of 8 guests) for a more intimate and relaxed…
Location
Tully’s Coffee & Tea KITTE Marunouchi
Please meet the guide here. Please arrive 5 minutes early so that we can ensure a smooth departure. At this lcoation, our guide will be holding a sign that says GuideMe Japan.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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J4589eigeorgej
Oct 15, 2025
Learning historical backgrounds - Minato has guided me with his extensive knowledge of the historical background of the kotokuin temple. And his English was so fluent.
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Salvadorcw1945jp
Oct 15, 2025
Great project for your guides - Minato Kotoku-in Minato was great! Spoke great English and gave us a history lesson about the kotoku-in temple. Great experience!
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Andreagb4441aq
Oct 15, 2025
Wonderful guide! - Minato was an amazing guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate. A truly memorable tour! Kotokuin temple It was a pleasure meeting him
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Cruiser778699
Oct 15, 2025
Our wonderful trip in Kamakura - Minato guided us around the Great Buddha at Kotokuin Temple, great explanations, very detailed, english fluent so it’s very convenient, i would totally recommend Minato as your guide if you come here in Kamakura, he was really friendly and it’s worth the visit!
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901oris
Oct 15, 2025
Interesting extra information we wouldn't have heard otherwise - We took the tour at Kotoku-in Temple with Minato, it was short and informative, very kind and provided extra info, they were still doing trial run so for us it was free
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_e933pl
Oct 15, 2025
Kotokuin temple - Minato is fluent in english, and gave nice and clear explanation about the history of the status and surrounding area..
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375minatos
Sep 21, 2025
Beautiful tour guide and temples - It was a beautiful tour around Kamakura city!! We went to four major temples and shrines in Kamakura, the 6 hours felt really short! It’s surely worth the price and a must visit when going to Japan!
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Mioa869
Sep 19, 2025
Kamakura trip - Impressive and authentic views with lots of background stories behind it. the tour was amazing!! Although the names of the historical figures were a bit confusing, the history is also fun to listen to:)
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E182do_
Sep 16, 2025
Amazing experience - The guide was very friendly and kind. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for fun but insightful Kamakura tour.
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923johnrobinson
Aug 17, 2025
Thank you Ai! - This tour was one of my best experiences here in japan. It was a very informative tour, especially making it better was our guide Ai. She went over the top, getting us place to place with ease. When coming to Kamakura, I recommend you book this tour!
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From $69
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).