From Your Tokyo Hotel to the Heart of Kamakura.
Discover Kamakura in comfort with private pick-up from your Tokyo hotel, a chauffeured vehicle, and your own Kamakura-born guide.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo and travel with you to Kamakura. Once there, enjoy 3, 4, or 6 hours of fully customized private sightseeing, from famous landmarks and Zen temples to hidden shrines, local culture, and artisan shops.
After your tour, your private chauffeured vehicle will take you back to Tokyo.
Private tour for 1–4 guests.
Your Day at a Glance
Choose 3, 4, or 6 hours of private sightseeing in Kamakura.
Travel time between Tokyo and Kamakura is additional to the sightseeing time. Please allow up to approximately 90 minutes each way, depending on traffic conditions.
| Option | Sightseeing in Kamakura | Tokyo–Kamakura Transfers | Approx. Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Hour | 3 hours | Up to 3 hours round trip | Approx. 6 hours |
| 4-Hour | 4 hours | Up to 3 hours round trip | Approx. 7 hours |
| 6-Hour | 6 hours | Up to 3 hours round trip | Approx. 9 hours |
Why Choose This Tour?
Door-to-Door from Your Tokyo Hotel
Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo, and you will travel together to Kamakura in a private chauffeured vehicle.
Explore with a Kamakura-Born Guide
Discover both Kamakura’s famous landmarks and quieter local places with a guide who was born and raised here.
Fully Private & Customizable
The tour is exclusively for your group of up to four guests, with an itinerary tailored to your interests and pace.
Travel Kamakura in Comfort
Move comfortably between temples, shrines, coastal areas, and local neighborhoods without navigating trains and buses.
Choose Your Kamakura Experience
3-Hour Kamakura Highlights
3 hours in Kamakura / Approx. 6 hours total from Tokyo
Best for first-time visitors who want to see Kamakura’s essential highlights efficiently.
Example:
Great Buddha / Hasedera / Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
4-Hour Kamakura Highlights + One More
4 hours in Kamakura / Approx. 7 hours total from Tokyo
A comfortable balance of Kamakura’s major landmarks and one additional place based on your interests.
6-Hour Signature Kamakura Day — Recommended
6 hours in Kamakura / Approx. 9 hours total from Tokyo
The most relaxed and complete way to experience Kamakura, with time for major landmarks, quieter local places, and lunch without rushing.
Restaurant recommendations and reservation assistance available.
Tour Prices
Total Price by Group Size
| Guests | 3-Hour Sightseeing Approx. 6 Hours Total | 4-Hour Sightseeing Approx. 7 Hours Total | 6-Hour Sightseeing Approx. 9 Hours Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | ¥90,000 | ¥104,000 | ¥132,000 |
| 2 guests | ¥106,500 | ¥126,000 | ¥165,000 |
| 3 guests | ¥123,000 | ¥148,000 | ¥198,000 |
| 4 guests | ¥139,500 | ¥170,000 | ¥231,000 |
Prices shown are the total price for your private group.
The chauffeured vehicle is privately chartered for your group, and the vehicle charter rate is the same for groups of 1 to 4 guests. This means the per-person cost becomes lower as the group size increases.
What’s Included
- Kamakura-born private English-speaking guide
- Pick-up from your hotel or accommodation in Tokyo
- Private chauffeured vehicle from Tokyo to Kamakura
- Private chauffeured transportation within Kamakura
- Return transportation to your Tokyo hotel
- Fully customized itinerary
- Highway tolls
- Parking fees
- Fuel
Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Temple and shrine admission fees
- Personal expenses
Trusted by Travelers
★★★★★
5.0/5 from 22 verified reviews on GetYourGuide
Our private Kamakura tours have been enjoyed by travelers from around the world.
“Takumi was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and answered our many questions about local customs, Japanese history and government, temples and shrines. He was professional, polite and tailored the program to our interests. We were grateful for his recommendations regarding GF options and a continuing our journey to Enoshima. Highly recommend this tour with Takumi.”
— Verified GetYourGuide guest
Restaurant Recommendations & Reservations
Available with the 6-Hour Tour Only
The 6-hour option gives you enough time to enjoy a relaxed meal in Kamakura without rushing your sightseeing.
If you would like to include lunch, we can recommend and help arrange a restaurant based on your preferences, including traditional Japanese cuisine, soba, wagyu, tonkatsu, seafood, and vegan-friendly options.
Meal costs are not included in the tour price.
Example Spots You can Choose
Discover the craftsmanship, spirituality, and heritage of Kamakura through local artisan shops and sacred sites — from Kamakura-bori woodcarving studios and traditional sword or knife makers to historic temples, each stop offers an authentic glimpse into Japan’s timeless culture and artistry.
The places below are examples only.
Your actual itinerary will be customized based on your interests and available time.
Kotoku-in Temple (the Great Buddha of Kamakura)
One of Japan’s most famous Buddhist statues, this 13-meter bronze Amida Buddha has sat in the open air for the centuries. A must-see highlight of Kamakura.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Founded in 1063, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the spiritual heart of Kamakura and a symbol of its rich samurai heritage—a place where history, culture, and faith come vividly to life.
Hasedera Temple (Hase Kannon)
Known as the “Temple of Flowers,” home to one of the largest wooden Buddhist statues in Japan, the majestic Eleven-Headed Kannon,and also offers panoramic views of sea and city.
Engaku-ji Temple
One of Japan’s most important Zen temples. Step inside and you’ll find yourself immersed in a serene world of silence. Your guide will share fascinating insights into Buddhist rituals and traditions as the tour begins.
Kencho-ji Temple
The oldest Zen temple in Kamakura, offering peaceful gardens and a great view from the hillside path.
Sasuke Inari Shrine
A peaceful hidden shrine with rows of red torii gates and fox statues, known for bringing good fortune.
Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine (known as “money washing shrine”)
A sacred cave shrine where you wash your money in spring water to invite luck and prosperity.
hidden inside a cave surrounded by lush greenery. Legend says washing your money in its sacred spring brings prosperity. The candle-lit tunnel and gentle sound of water make this one of Kamakura’s most mystical and photogenic spots.
Yuigahama Beach
Feel the ocean breeze at Yuigahama Beach, one of Kamakura’s most beloved seaside spots.
Watch locals and surfers, and enjoy the slow rhythm of coastal life.
Inamuragasaki (A View Point of Mt. Fuji)
On clear days, I can take you to Inamuragasaki, one of Kamakura’s best viewpoints for Mt. Fuji.
Amanawa Shinmei-gu Shrine
Considered the oldest shrine in Kamakura, this hidden gem offers serenity among bamboo groves and ancient trees.
the oldest Shinto shrine in Kamakura, founded in 710. Dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu, it remains a quiet sanctuary surrounded by bamboo and ancient trees. Few visitors find their way here — a true hidden gem where history and nature meet in harmony.
Kamegayatsu Kiridoshi Pass
Follow your guide through Kamegayatsu Kiridoshi Pass, a narrow, centuries-old trail connecting Engaku-ji to central Kamakura. Carved directly into the hillside, it once served as a natural fortress protecting the city from invasion. As you walk this quiet, historical path, you’ll hear stories of samurai strategy and the landscapes that shaped their world.
Komachi Dori Street
Explore Komachi Dori Street, lined with gourmet treats, traditional sweets, and unique local shops.
Authentic Kimono Shop Katsura (Local Kimono Shop)
Authentic Japanese KIMONO Shop Katsura, a long-established kimono shop with over 57 years of history, known for its authentic, high-quality kimonos.
Kikuichi – Cutlery and Craftsmanship Since 1902
Step into a 120-year-old knife shop where tradition is still alive. Founded in Yokohama and later relocated to Kamakura, Kikuichi offers everything from fine kitchen knives to delicate carving tools. If you’re lucky, you may catch a glimpse of a craftsman hand-sharpening blades using whetstones and water buckets—an art in itself.
The Kamakurabori Museum of Art and Craft
Learn about Kamakura-bori, a unique lacquerware craft with origins in the Kamakura period. Ever wanted to try your hand at traditional Japanese carving? Here, you can! Under the watchful eye of a skilled artisan, you’ll shape your own piece of Kamakura history (Advance reservation required for workshops).
Come for the history—leave with stories you’ll want to tell again and again.
Let’s explore the real Kamakura, together.
Customize Your Journey
This is not a fixed route—it’s your Kamakura.
Whether you are interested in samurai history, Zen Buddhism, gardens, photography, food, traditional crafts, hidden shrines, or Kamakura’s famous highlights, we will design the itinerary around your interests, pace, and the season.
Why Explore Kamakura by Private Vehicle?
Kamakura is compact, but its temples, shrines, hills, and coastal areas are spread across different parts of the city.
A private vehicle allows you to move comfortably between locations without navigating trains and buses, giving you more time to enjoy the places themselves.
Your Guide
Takumi Ikeda (Taki)
Born and raised in Kamakura, Takumi knows both the famous landmarks and the hidden corners of his hometown. With professional hospitality experience across Japan and aboard an international cruise ship, he combines insider knowledge with a global perspective—making each journey unique, personal, and memorable.
Join Takumi for an authentic Kamakura 1-Day Tour and discover the real spirit of this historic city through the eyes of a local guide.
Tokyo Hotel Pick-Up & Transportation
Hotel Pick-Up in Tokyo
Your guide will meet you at your hotel or accommodation in Tokyo and travel with you to Kamakura in your private chauffeured vehicle.
Travel Time Between Tokyo and Kamakura
Please allow up to approximately 90 minutes each way between Tokyo and Kamakura, depending on traffic conditions.
Return to Tokyo
Your guide will accompany you from your Tokyo hotel to Kamakura and throughout your sightseeing experience.
After the sightseeing portion, your chauffeured vehicle will return you to your hotel in Tokyo. Depending on the day’s arrangement, your guide may conclude the tour in Kamakura, in which case the return journey to Tokyo will be with your professional chauffeur.
Follow Our Journey
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FAQ
Q: What time can we start the tour?
Available start times depend on the sightseeing duration you choose:
3-hour tour: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
4-hour tour: 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
6-hour tour: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Your selected start time is the time your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo.
Q: Does the 3-, 4-, or 6-hour tour duration include travel from Tokyo?
No. The 3-, 4-, and 6-hour options refer to sightseeing time in Kamakura.
Please allow up to approximately 90 minutes each way between Tokyo and Kamakura. The total experience is therefore approximately 6, 7, or 9 hours.
Q: Will my guide travel with me from Tokyo?
Yes. Your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo and travel with you to Kamakura.
Q: Will my guide return to Tokyo with me?
Depending on the day’s arrangement, your guide may conclude the tour in Kamakura. In that case, your professional chauffeur will take you back to your hotel in Tokyo.
Q: Are meals and entrance fees included?
No. Meals, drinks, and temple or shrine admission fees are not included. Restaurant recommendations and reservation assistance are available with the 6-hour tour.
Q: What happens if it rains?
The tour operates in most weather conditions. One of the advantages of traveling by private vehicle is that we can adjust the itinerary and minimize outdoor travel between locations when necessary.
Your selected start time is the time your guide will meet you at your hotel in Tokyo.
Return to Tokyo
Your guide will accompany you from your Tokyo hotel to Kamakura and throughout your sightseeing experience.
After the sightseeing portion, your chauffeured vehicle will return you to your hotel in Tokyo. Depending on the day’s arrangement, your guide may conclude the tour in Kamakura, in which case the return journey to Tokyo will be with your professional chauffeur.