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Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo

4.9 · 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Fulfilling Inc. Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup included
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit three temples and a shrine in Kamakura on a private tour for your party, travelling by public transport.

A guide meets you in your hotel lobby; fares and entry to Kotoku-in, Hokokuji Temple and Hase-dera Temple are extra. 4.91 from 54 reviews at €127 per person for 8h 30m.

In our comparison: #27 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €127 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Meeting in the hotel lobby
  • Your transportation cost about 3000 JPY per person
  • Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
  • Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
  • Hase-dera Temple

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

4.9
54 ratings
Viator 50 · Tripadvisor 4

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 53 of 54

Star breakdown of all 54 ratings

5 stars
50 · 93%
4 stars
3 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value help with transport and explanations of the temples; some found the walking pace too fast

Praised

  • Guides simplify train connections and local bus journeys
  • Detailed explanations of temple history, religion and Japanese traditions
  • Visits to the Great Buddha, temples and shrines
  • Helpful recommendations for local lunch spots

Complaints

  • Some found the walking pace fast, while others described an unhurried visit
  • Some struggled with the guide's English, while others found communication clear
  • Needing cash for train and bus travel

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (19 October 2019 to 3 November 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled through May 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup included
Operator
Fulfilling Inc.; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

This is a Kamakura private tour using by public transportation. Kamakura is called “the Kyoto of Eastern Japan”, because it used to be the capital of Japan from 12th to 14th century. It’s the first government by the Shogun, a top of samurai warriors. Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments.

In this tour, we will visit three famous temples and one shrine.

See inclusions and excursions for what is included in the price of this tour.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Age rule Specialized infant seats are available

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Ranked #27 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €90 to €865, median €142; typical length 10h. 41 of 55 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 55 Day Trips from Tokyo

From €127 per adult