Kamakura Shrines and Temples Walking Tour from Tokyo

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Kamakura
  • Learn about Buddhism and the samurai with this tour of Kamakura’s famous temples
  • Listen to stories about Buddhism and Bushido told by your English/French-speaking tour guide
  • Check out the Jochi-ji Temple and say a prayer in front of the statue of Hotei, the god of happiness
  • Offer a prayer for good fortune at the cave spring in the Zeniarai Benten
  • Marvel at the giant statue known as the Great Buddha when you visit the Kotoku-in Temple
  • Climb up Mount Kamakura and head to the Hase Temple to admire the beautiful landscape

What to expect

Besides Kyoto, the magnificent city of Kamakura in the Kanagawa Prefecture is another great area in Japan where you can go around to see incredible shrines and temples. Throughout this walking tour, you’ll be accompanied by a fun and engaging tour guide who will weave fascinating tales about the history of Japanese Buddhism and the legendary samurai. You’ll visit a good number of these consecrated spots in this tour. This is a must-book tour for history buffs and for those who are fascinated with holy places!

Kamakura Shrines and Temples Walking Tour from Tokyo
couple in sasuke inari shrine
Head up to the Sasuke Inari Shrine, a former hideout used by descendants of ninjas
couple at Kotoku-in Temple
Marvel at the Great Buddha at the Kotoku-in Temple
two women having lunch
Have a hearty lunch in between the tour
man and woman in hase temple
See natural landscapes near Hase Temple in Mount Kamakura
two women standing in Yuigahama Beach
Take a lovely stroll as you admire Yuigahama Beach
couple at the Jōchi-ji Temple
Offer a prayer for happiness at the Jōchi-ji Temple

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Review for: Walking Tour(2 people)

We had the pleasure of exploring Kamakura with Toshi, an outstanding tour guide who brought the city’s history to life. Her extensive knowledge and fun approach made the tour engaging and memorable. She was incredibly kind, and her enthusiasm kept us interested every step of the way. This trip will forever be remembered because of Toshi. Thank you so much!!

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This is an amazing and unique tour around Kamakura and is well worth the cost. What made it exceptional was our very kind and wonderful guide Toshi-san who is extremely knowledgeable about Kamakura and Japan’s history. The information she shares enhances the experience by providing more context as you visit multiple Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. Having a guide with you provides personal touches you will not achieve just through guide books alone. You may feel like you can explore on your own, which is true. However, the guide enhances and expedites the experience - every detail is thought through - coins prepared for offerings at temples, restaurant reservation for a delicious meal, knowledgeable routes so you don’t get lost, and factoids along the way. One of the highlights of the tour is a short hike along a beautiful mountain trail. This Kamakura tour is special and will forever be a treasured memory!

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This trip was truly beautiful. It felt like a genuine connection with nature and all the shrines and temples. Our tour guide, Teiko-san, was incredible—so sweet and made us feel right at home. I'm really going to miss them. Just a heads-up, there’s quite a bit of walking involved, but for those who enjoy it, you'll absolutely love this experience!

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  • The tour will involve a lot of walking, especially on a mountain, so it is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers

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