--- title: Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 127 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 510 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 55 (Day Trips from Tokyo) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/exciting-kamakura-one-day-tour-from-tokyo/ --- # Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €127 per person - Duration: 8h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Fulfilling Inc. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.91 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 54. - 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 (2019-10-19 to 2026-11-03); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Private tour - Professional guide - Meeting in the hotel lobby ## Not included - Your transportation cost about 3000 JPY per person - Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - Hase-dera Temple ## Itinerary 1. **Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura** (1h) - This temple was built in 13th century and this Buddha is the landmark of Kamakura. (Entrance fee:300 JPY) 2. **Hasedera Temple** (1h) - This temple was built in 8th century and it has a nice Japanese garden, statues of Buddha, view of the Pacific Ocean and a unique cave shrine. In June and July, hydrangea is so beautiful. (Entrance fee:400 JPY) 3. **Hokoku-ji Temple** (1h) - This temple was built in 14th century and has a beautiful bamboo forest. This temple is something different from other temples in Kamakura ( Entrance fee : 400 JPN). 4. **Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine** (1h) - This shrine was the official guardian shrine of the Kamakura shogunate and worshiped by warriors as deity of the military. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €254 | €127 | | 4 | €300 | €75 | | 6 | €348 | €58 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Tokyo start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Tokyo | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 55** | €127 | 8h 30m | 4.91 (54) | private | | [Mt Fuji Hidden Gem Custom Car Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver](/japan/tokyo/tours/mt-fuji-hidden-gem-custom-car-tour-with-licensed-guide-driver/?format=md) | €564 | 10h | 4.96 (408) | private | | [Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ & Hidden Gems](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-mt-fuji-tour-from-tokyo-scenic-bbq-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €255 | 9h | 4.99 (161) | private | | [Mount Fuji Private Tour With English Guide Fully Customizable](/japan/tokyo/tours/mount-fuji-private-tour-with-english-guide-fully-customizable/?format=md) | €381 per group | 8h | 4.95 (255) | private | 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/day-trips-from-tokyo/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/exciting-kamakura-one-day-tour-from-tokyo/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md