Kamakura Historical Discovery | Private Licensed Guide & Driver
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts.
As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Kamakura, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customized one-day tour that stands above the rest.
Step into a world where samurai once walked and temples whisper stories of centuries past. Our tour immerses you in the heart of Japan, where history, spirituality, and nature exist in perfect harmony.
Visit the Great Buddha, and stroll through the serene garden of Hasedera Temple, where seasonal flowers bloom and captivate visitors throughout the year.
In the afternoon you may like to feel the sea breeze at Enosima island, steeped in legends and dotted with hidden shrines.
Yokohama, with its fusion of oriental and occidental cultures, provides a captivating contrast to Kamakura. Explore its highlights, including the panoramic Landmark Tower, Redbrick Warehouse, and Cup Noodle Museum, etc.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The itinerary on the What to Expect is a list, please select around 4 to 6 sites.
You can ask our guide for advice and suggestions after booking.
Please advise for any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, vegetarian option is available.
The tour will not be cancelled or refunded even if some spots are not fully visible due to weather conditions. The activity schedule is subject to change/cancellation due to weather or traffic conditions.
The price remains the same with or without the vehicle.
What To Expect
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
It is a gigantic bronze statue of Amida Buddha (13.5m, 44 ft.) in an open air. It is the only national treasure in Kamakura. You can enter inside the body for only 20 yen. (admission fee 200 yen per pers.)
Hokoku-ji Temple
Rated 3 stars in the Michelin travel guide. The temple is famous for having the most beautiful bamboo grove in Kamakura. You can enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweet in a teahouse overlooking the bamboo grove. (admission fee 600 yen per pers. including matcha and sweet) (20 to 60mn)
Options
Private Car Tour to see Highlights of Kamakura, Enoshima, Yokohama from Tokyo
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned private vehicle (van) and bottled water
Fuel, Highway tolls and Parking Fees
Lunch
Gratuity *5-20%
Hase-dera Temple
Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama
Engaku-ji Temple
Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)
Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Kencho-ji Temple
Tokeiji Temple
Sankeien Gardens
Shinyokohama Ramen Museum
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
68 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent day touring Shrines & Temples and more
1owenoke,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day from start to finish and highly recommend Shun as a guide and his driver Corby to visit Kamakura and Enoshima. Having been to Kyoto, Kamakura with its beautiful shrines and temples and gardens with gorgeous flowers was a wonderful surprise so close to Tokyo. We learnt so much and saw so many beautiful places at a pleasant pace and very efficiently. June is especially a great month for the hydrangeas! It gets quite crowded so definitely go with a guide/driver and start early in peak season.
One Excellent Day - Kamakura & Enoshima
michaelbP9571XR,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was simply exceptional, particularly for those more comfortable with an English-speaking guide and first-timers to Kamakura. Our licensed guide, Motoko, and our driver, Tak, were both top notch: very friendly, knowledgeable, and most professional in every way. Despite an unexpected typhoon on the original date of our tour, Motoko kept in constant contact with us to pick the best alternate day; and she and Tak then made sure that we didn’t miss any of the sights and were kept safe on the roads. Could not have been better; highly recommended.
Best tour EVER!!
Z366MSstevep,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I had the please of having Mazda as our tour guide. He was AMAZING!!! We went above and beyond on our tour. If you’re looking to do this Kamakura tour, definitely book with this company! They even passed out a souvenir bag at the end of it! TOP NOTCH🔥
Top class service
W1747KOstevec,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Motoki and Tak were incredible. We had an amazing tour customized to our requests and always seemed to beat the lines. Very professional and truly top rate experience.
Excellent tour of Kamakura and Yokohama
Benjamin T,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mazda san was an extremely patient and detailed guide. He was very considerate of the mobility issues of my elderly parents and made sure that they were comfortable throughout the long day. We managed to see so many sights and were thoroughly informed and entertained by Mazda san’s excellent guiding and good humour. He’s also a very skillful and safe driver who navigated us along narrow roads and tight parking spots. Can wholeheartedly recommend his tour guide services.
Amazing private tour of Kamakura and Enoshima from Tokyo
anthonyvnguyen,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a private Kamakura & Enoshima island tour and had an amazing time! Our tour guide Tadashi san was fantastic and really made my family’s experience memorable from beginning to end. He put a lot of thought into building our itinerary to suit our needs and also allowed us to enjoy things at our own pace. There were a lot of great personal touches Tadashi san did throughout the tour that we really appreciated as well. Having a private driver pick us up from Tokyo and a tour guide show us the highlights really saved us a lot of time and energy. I highly recommend this private tour to anyone with limited time in Japan and want to explore Kamakura and Enoshima. I also highly recommend Tadashi San as a tour guide!
If I could only give more than 5 stars, I would.
Charisse A,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We love Toshi and Masae! We enjoyed our day with them. Masae had been in contact with me about a week before arriving in Tokyo, asking questions etc. she wanted to make sure that she was prepared for us. Toshi made sure that we arrived safely at each location. From the moment we met them they were like family. Our favorite spot is the Hokokuji Temple, it’s so serene and beautiful. We chose Kamakura and Enoshima as our route and it’s a good combination. Masae was very knowledgeable of each and every site that we visited and Toshi also gave us additional fun facts along the way. They are flexible, considerate, sweet and a pleasure to be with. We highly recommend Masae and Toshi.
Kamakura Temple Hopping Success!
jennakV2790UC,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Yoshi was the most knowledgeable, accommodating guide. He was able to fit in everything we asked for-which was an extremely long itinerary. He had great conversations with our 16 year old son and was versed on so many interesting and related topics. We not only learned a lot but had a very fun and exhausting day temple hopping and visiting so many incredible places. Thank you so much-it was a day to remember!
A day w Moto!!
vincenza m,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Moto was very friendly and very knowledgeable about everything that we did. He was very aware of our needs and was very patient with us. A complete professional! We had a whole day with him and he was wonderful the whole time!!!
A truly wonderful day…
Ronan M,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, fascinating and variety filled day! Wonderful and varied day side trip from Tokyo in the capable and interesting company of Moto and his driver colleague Tok. The temples were great..and we got there before the crowds. But we saw so much more including the vibrant Chinatown of Yokohama. Transport was comfortable and the drive very interesting. I have no hesitation in recommending
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