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Buddha, Bamboo & Zen is an all-day bespoke walking tour designed exclusively for you and your family/friends. Stroll around at your own leisurely pace, stopping whenever you feel like it. Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the Bamboo Temple (enjoy some green tea) and a famous Shinto shrine. Our guide is conscious of guests being templed out. We can call it a day whenever you are satisfied.
Share your own itinerary with us & we'll tailor a day walk for your group or hand over the reins to us and we'll guide you around our favourite spots.
See some man-made caves called yagura.
Step back in time and learn about samurai history and zen, while enjoying the Spartan charm and understated elegance of the rustic temples.
Escape the Tokyo megalopolis for a day and restore your equilibrium in this charming coastal town.
A charismatic native English-speaking (Australian) local guide will make you feel at ease.
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
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that I have allocated two hours travel time to access the various attractions on foot, train and bus and also to include rest and food/drink breaks.
We recommend that each guest bring 2,000 yen to cover temple admission fees & transportation. Some extra cash for food & drinks is also recommended.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
The tour begins with a visit to Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple. You will see the majestic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an iconic bronze statue. The 13.35 metre statue was originally carved in wood and then cast in bronze during the 13th century. For a small fee (50 yen), you can enter the interior of this statue. General admission is 300 yen, child admission (for ages 6-12) is 150 yen and there is no charge for children under 6 years old.
Hasedera Temple
See the stunning 9.18m tall “Eleven-headed Kannon” wooden statue carved 1,304 years ago in 721AD. Enjoy the beautiful gardens with a large variety of flowers blooming throughout the year. The hydrangea path in June is gorgeous - with more than 40 kinds of hydrangea flowers dotting the hills. Enjoy a scenic view of the sea and town of Kamakura. Check out the thousand jizo statues standing in long rows. Explore a small cave and enjoy the statue of Benzaiten and her followers chiseled out of the rock walls.
Guiding services
Temple admission fees are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately (approx. 2,000 yen)
All food/drinks (matcha green tea), snacks, lunch, etc are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately.
Buses & trains
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove
Hasedera
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CineequaJ,,5 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
We had such a wonderful experience on the Buddha, Bamboo & Zen tour! It was very easy to get out to Kamakura and meet our guide, Brad, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the day flow perfectly. We learned so much about the local history and temples, and Brad took us to some truly beautiful spots — including a few hidden gems we’d never have found on our own. He was amazingly patient while we waited for our goshuins, and he also knew all the best angles for photos — we came away with so many Instagram-worthy shots! The highlights for us were visiting Hasedera Temple and enjoying matcha tea in the serene bamboo grove — such a peaceful, unforgettable experience. We even did a bit of shopping at the end and picked up some unique, personalized souvenirs that will always remind us of the day. This was easily one of the biggest highlights of our trip to Japan. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Kamakura!
francineaU8976CL,,25 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Fantastic Tour with Brad, this tour was definitely the highlight of my trip to Japan. Brad is very knowledgeable, and personable, and has extensive knowledge of the area and of Japan. He will also customize depending on what the group wants. The off the beaten path noodle lunch experience was amazing. I highly recommend this tour, it’s a great way to experience kamakura
davidstevenlewis,,24 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Brad came highly recommended by a family member who did his tour a few months back & we can't thank her enough! We loved the Seven Passes hiking tour for so many reasons. The terrain was beautiful, and the peace & serenity of the surroundings felt a world away from the hustle & bustle of Tokyo. Being off the beaten path was a lovely antidote to the more touristy attractions and through Brad's extensive knowledge & guidance we learned so much of the amazing history of the area. Getting to experience local spots, residents, culture & cuisine made it that much more unique and special. Thanks so much Brad!! We look forward to recommending your tours to anyone we know traveling there.







M2905NQanthonyd,,6 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I discovered BB&Z through a close friend who highly recommended Brad's walking tour. I experienced this tour as a solo guest visiting from Los Angeles. I met up with Brad at the Kamakura train station after an easy 50 minute journey by train from Tokyo (which was just as easy to take back after a full day in the region). It was immediately obvious that Brad, who immigrated to Japan from Austrailia, is incredibly passionate about this region. Throughout the day I benefitted from his encyclopedic knowledge about the history, culture, and geography of the surrounding area gained over his 20 years living there... and got to know a great guy through the experience. In addition to an understanding of the region that surpasses that of even lifelong residents, it was also clear Brad is quite skilled at reading his audience and tailoring sugestions and nuances of the day to meet the desires and requirements of any mix of guests. Another benefit, Brad's ability to speak Japanese as well as read Kanji and Hiragana was like having cheat codes getting around for this gaijin. We sipped matcha, talked endlessly, walked gardens, took a stroll down the main shopping district, and enjoyed a rare opportunity to dine on Nagashi Somen "Flowing noodles", a summertime tradition, for lunch. The sights, sounds, and great food coupled with two Gen Xr's sharing our experiences growing up living on opposite sides of the planet made for the highlight of my trip to Japan. Visit Kamakura and book this tour. You will see a side of Kamakura, and Japanese culture that you will otherwise miss out on. Great fun, thank you Brad!!!

Climber62785400025,,31 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I found Buddha, Bamboo, & Zen online. Brad (tour operator) was incredibly responsive to my questions and many emails. Together we designed a tour that would visit each of the locations I was interested in seeing, and maximized the day. My tour ended up being 10 hours of leisurely travel and incredible conversation through Kamakura and surrounding areas. We focused on different temples and experiences (like drinking tea in the bamboo forest), seeing and moving through the area like locals, and we even had an amazing gastronomic experience overlooking the beach. I cannot recommend Brad highly enough - he is knowledgeable about the area and its history - it was like having my own private historian on tour. He was helpful in all parts of the process, including providing train routes and valuable websites to get me from my hotel in Yokohama to Kamakura. Brad - thanks for an absolutely amazing experience in Kamakura and Enoshima!
D7761XBjuliam,,13 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
This was one of the most fantastic parts about our trip to Japan! Brad made things easy from before our trip started to after our trip ended. He knows the area well and was able to answer all of our questions and there were many! He was definitely the best tour guide of the trip. We enjoyed the pace, the views, and especially the expertise. We would go back in a heartbeat and maybe go on a hike next time.
anthonyfY2077OT,,12 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Brad’s off the beaten track ‘Seven Passes’ option was brilliant. I retraced the footsteps of samurai via one of the seven secret passes used to transport goods into Kamakura during the 13th century. Brad’s intimate knowledge of Kamakura was superb. He enthusiastically regaled me with historical stories of the area. As I was a solo traveller, Brad tailored his tour to suit my requirements. For the first half of the day, we only saw one other person - so I could avoid the crowds. Sipping matcha tea in the bamboo temple was super relaxing. I was also impressed by the magnificent Big Buddha statue & the wooden statue of Kannon at Hasedera. We rounded out the day with a visit to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine where Brad showed me the correct shrine etiquette. If you are looking for a cultural tour steeped in history, I highly recommend Brad from Buddha, Bamboo & Zen. Thanks, Brad


jonas d,,16 thg 4, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
This tour was amazing and Brad, the guide was beyond helpful from start to finish. Even before the tour Brad helped explain getting a Suica card and where I could access additional cash if needed. As for the tour, Kamakura is beautiful and you can tell Brad loves his home. He took his time explaining everything about each location and provided history and insights into everything. He also helped us get around and navigate the shoping district. This tour was amazing and I can't say enough nice things about the guide.
OnAir791585,,8 thg 3, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Brad was the best guide we've ever had ! Incredibly knowledgeable about everything related to this beautiful town. Highly recommend , amazing day trip!
Seaside363613,,18 thg 10, 2024
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Whilst I’ve know Brad for approx 30 years, his knowledge, experience, friendly touring skills are amazing, next level. He continuously checked in with us, took the tour at our pace and showed us all the amazing parts of Kamakura! Brads knowledge is next level. Do it people! Best experience, best guide! Thanks Brad an experience I won’t forget.





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