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Overview
The old Japanese capital of Kamakura is a must-visit day trip destination. Get the most out of a short visit by joining a walking tour. Start with street food samples, to power you up for the four-plus hours of wandering. Visit ancient temples and shrines set in beautiful manicured gardens and, of course, pay a visit to the Daibutsu, the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
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Very positive experience. Highly recommend
W6728TSalexg, Mar 2025
Kenji was a great tour guide. Highly recommend. Well organized, great stops, easy to follow along and enjoy! It was fun to explore Kamakura through the perspective of a local guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're so happy to hear that you had such a great time with Kenji. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the well-organized tour and the unique perspective of exploring Kamakura with a local guide. Your recommendation means a lot to us! We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more memorable experiences in the future! MagicalTrip
Great tour - wonderful host
Susu100, Mar 2025
Great tour with wonderful temples and shrines. A welcome break from busy Tokyo. Can I highly recommend. Kenji was a lovely host, very knowledgable, learned a lot about Japanese culture and tradition (plus some local delicacies as an add-on).
Worthwhile day trip from the hustle of Tokyo
Kellie H, Feb 2025
There are many shrines to see in Kamakura and it is a beautiful walk around the town. The plum trees have started to flower and the grounds of the sacred sites are pretty and peaceful. It’s only 50 minutes from Tokyo, easy to get to and definitely worth the trip. Our guide was a local who shared his experience getting married at the shrine.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the beautiful walk around Kamakura. It really sounds like a wonderful experience. We hope to see you on another adventure soon!
Great day! Great company.
CherFair, Feb 2025
Such a fabulous day with Ken! Unexpectedly we ended up solo and he offered a great tour with super information about the temples and shrines we visited. All the thumbs up!
Itinerary
Kamakura
Start Kamakura Walking Tour
Kamakura Komachidori
Enjoy sampling Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street
From the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, this street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, eating and drinking, from traditional souvenir shops to fashion goods and restaurants.
20 minutesTsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Learn Japanese culture and history
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is also called Kamakura Hachimangu. It was founded in the latter half of the 11th century as the guardian deity of the Minamoto clan. Since then, it has become the guardian deity of the Kamakura samurai. Today, among the Hachimangu shrines throughout Japan, it is well known in the Kanto region as the shrine associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate.
30 minutesAdmission IncludedHasedera Temple
Check out Hasedera Temple, with it's beautiful scenic views of the coastline and hidden little cave.
It is said to have been founded in 736 during the Nara period, and it is one of Kamakura's oldest temples, having been designated as a temple for imperial prayers during the reign of Emperor Shomu. The main object of worship is a statue of the eleven-faced Kannon.
It is called “Kamakura's Western Pure Land of Sukhavati”, where flowers never cease to bloom throughout the four seasons, and the colors of the flowers and trees soothe the hearts of visitors.
50 minutesAdmission IncludedKotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Meet the Great Buddha of Kamakura.
A must-see on your sightseeing tour of Kamakura is the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoku-in Temple. It has been enshrined on the grounds of Kamakura for over 750 years, and is the only national treasure in Kamakura designated as a Buddhist statue
40 minutesAdmission IncludedEnoshima Island
Pass by Enoshima Island
Enoshima
Pass by Enoshima Island
Yuigahama Beach
Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.
Yui-ga-hama Beach, which is characterized by its beautiful sandy beach and shallow waters, is a popular destination for many beachgoers during the summer season. In the off-season, the beach takes on a different atmosphere, and it becomes a place where people come to enjoy marine sports such as surfing.
In the area around Yuigahama, there are a number of stylish shops and restaurants that make the most of the beach atmosphere, as well as tourist attractions and scenic spots with great views of the sea. It is an area that can be easily accessed from the city center, and is a great place to enjoy a day trip or an overnight stay.
20 minutesKamakura Seaside Park Yuigahama Area
Take photos with a beautiful beach in Kamakura and with Mt.Fuji across the ocean.
20 minutes
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Entrance fee of the Great Buddha and Hasedera Temple
- Lunch
- Photos
- Snacks
Exclusions
- Additional foods (Available for purchase)
- Transportation fee (440 yen)
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear suitable hiking clothes and shoes because the hiking trail is slippery on some parts
- Routes are subject to change if hiking trails are unusable due to weather conditions
- In case of rain, we use train to see the Great Buddha statue instead of using hiking trail
- Please bring water and towel because it's around 5 km walking & hiking tour (Hiking trail is about 2.5km)
- Because most Japanese restaurants are not fully ready for providing vegetarian menus, choices of vegetarian foods in our tour is available but limited.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.