Kamakura Day Tour
What to ExpectLeave Tokyo behind for a private journey through Kamakura’s temples, shrines and coastal landscapes. Explore peaceful gardens and historic streets, discover local flavors along Komachi Street and follow the coast towards some of the area’s most memorable sights.
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Group size: 1–4 guests, with larger groups available on request
Duration: Approximately 8 hours
Transport: Private vehicle with driver
Departure: Tokyo accommodation pick-up
Guide: English speaking guide included (other languages available on request) -
Included
Private hotel pick-up and drop-off
Private vehicle and driver
English-speaking guide
Admission to major shrines and temples
Not included
Lunch
Additional food and drinks
Personal expenses
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Lunch is not included, allowing guests to choose from local restaurants during the day.
Tour Itinerary
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The Journey to Kamakura
Begin with hotel pick-up in Tokyo and travel south by private vehicle. The journey passes through Yokohama, with views across the bay and, on clear days, the possibility of seeing Mt. Fuji in the distance.
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Step into a quieter side of Kamakura with a visit to a peaceful bamboo forest and Zen temple garden.
Explore the city’s historic temples and shrines with your guide, discovering the cultural and spiritual heritage that gives Kamakura its distinctive character.
Bamboo, Gardens & Zen
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Stroll along lively Komachi Street, lined with local shops and plenty of opportunities to discover Kamakura’s snacks and sweets.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant, with options ranging from fresh seafood and traditional Japanese dishes to more casual local favourites.
Lunch is not included.
Komachi Street
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Leave Kamakura’s historic streets behind for a scenic drive along the coast, stopping at viewpoints overlooking Sagami Bay.
Sagami Bay
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Choose your Kamakura
Continue towards Enoshima Island for seaside scenery and views along the coast.
Enoshima
Great Buddha & Hase Temple
Stay in Kamakura to visit the Great Buddha and Hase Temple
A day shaped around your Kamakura.
Whether your clients are drawn to temples and gardens, local food or the coast, the day can be adjusted around what they most want to experience.
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Choose between exploring the coast around Enoshima or spending more time with Kamakura’s temples and cultural sights.
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Include further cultural sites according to your clients’ interests and the time available.
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Choose from local restaurants, seafood, traditional Japanese cuisine or casual favourites.
Discover another side of Japan, just beyond Tokyo.
From quiet temples and historic streets to the shores of Sagami Bay, create a Kamakura day around what your clients want to experience.
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