Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized
Discover the coastal town of Kamakura, which lies just an hour away from busy Tokyo, with one of our friendly hosts. Take in the surrounding temples and shrines tucked away in the leafy green forest and see the famous Great Buddha statue. There are also scenic hiking trails, sunrise meditation sessi
📍Meeting point: (The host will be waiting in front of the Travel Service Center, located in Tokyo Station) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
What To Expect
Stop 1
Pass byAbsorb the natural beauty of the forests and oceans that surround this beach town, and maybe stop in at a surf shack for a beer (or two, you’re on holiday!) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Stop 2
Pass byGet to know a bit more about Japan’s heritage and feudal history while exploring Kamakura's temples. Hase-dera is not to be missed in June, when beautiful hydrangea flowers bloom all around the temple's grounds. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Stop 3
Pass bySee the area’s most iconic attractions, like the Great Buddha. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Stop 4
Pass byHokokuji Temple is best known for the beautiful, small bamboo grove behind the temple's main hall. A narow path leads through the bamboo to a tea house where you can sit and enjoy a cup of matcha tea while enjoying the view. Important: tea house entrance fees not included.
Stop 5
Pass byStart off your trip to Kamakura passing by Komachi street, a peculiar strip of modernity in the center of an ancient city, where trendy boutiques and food stalls line up until the entrance of Hachimangu shrine.
Stop 6
Pass byVisit the most famous Shrine in Kamakura, where Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general, is worshipped.
Stop 7
Pass byBuilt into the slopes of Kita-Kamakura's forested hills, Engakuji is one of the leading Zen temples in eastern Japan. Important: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
What’s Included
- ✓Round tickets to Kamakura via JR train
- ✓Private and personalized experience
- ✓Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
- ✓8 hours with a Local host
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food and drinks
- ✗Tickets to any attractions
- ✗Transportation costs other than the round trip train to Kamakura
- ✗Gratuities
What to Bring
- •Wheelchair accessible
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
- •Meeting Point
- •Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
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