Day trip to coastal Kamakura
Get a taste of ancient Japan in Kamakura. Marvel at the iconic Great Buddha, visit beautiful shrines and temples and stroll around the bustling town
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Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in Arabic, Cantonese, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
The host will be waiting in front of the JR EAST Travel Service Center, located in Tokyo StationCancellation:
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring:
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
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What makes it special
Key Highlights:
- Take a train from Tokyo with a host to the historic coastal town of Kamakura
- See the area’s most iconic attractions like the Great Buddha
- Visit renowned Shinto shrines and temples along the leafy green forest trails - pure tranquility
- Absorb the natural beauty of the forests and oceans that surround this beach town, and maybe stop in at a surf shack for a beer (or two, you’re on holiday!)
- Explore an alternative part of Japan, away from the Tokyo bustle, with a host
- Get to know a bit more about Japan’s heritage and feudal history through chatting with your host and exploring the town on foot
What travelers think of this experience
I had a wonderful day visiting Kamakura with Ack. It was great to get out of the city & I would definitely recommend Kamakura as a destination as it was a lot more relaxed than Tokyo. Ack was a great host providing lots of information & making the day very easy and relaxing for me.
Show moreGabriel was very nice and very knowlegable. we had fun together and a great day.. thank you!
Show moreEasy going and great experience. All we wanted to see in Kamakura. Gabriel was very kind. Even helped us with finding the JR Pass exchange at Shinjuku. We had a superb time! Thanks again
Show moreThe trip was awesome. The tour guide was amazing and very helpful and informative. I highly recommend this for anyone that was to see Kamakura.
Show moreWe had the absolute pleasure of touring with Toshi, and what a fantastic experience it was! Cheerful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, Toshi crafted a perfectly timed itinerary! He taught us how to navigate the Japanese rail system with ease and gave us tips for our next day's adventures too! Kamakura itself is a stunning town filled with serene temples and majestic shrines and Toshi brought the history to life with fascinating stories (including some alien theories! Lol!). Traveling in the summer the heat can be intense, but Toshi was wonderfully patient, allowing for café pit stops so we could rest and recharge. As Muslim travelers, we truly appreciated the extra care Toshi took in finding a Muslim-friendly restaurant. Thanks to him, we got to try the famous Whitebait Fish with Rice absolutely delicious and something I still think about! If you're headed to Kamakura, touring with Toshi is a must. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave with unforgettable memories!
Show moreWe had the absolute pleasure of touring with Toshi, and what a fantastic experience it was! Cheerful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, Toshi crafted a perfectly timed itinerary! He taught us how to navigate the Japanese rail system with ease and gave us tips for our next day's adventures too! Kamakura itself is a stunning town filled with serene temples and majestic shrines and Toshi brought the history to life with fascinating stories (including some alien theories! Lol!). Traveling in the summer? Be prepared—it’s no joke! The heat can be intense, but Toshi was wonderfully patient, allowing for well-timed café pit stops so we could rest and recharge. As Muslim travelers, we truly appreciated the extra care Toshi took in finding a Muslim-friendly restaurant. Thanks to him, we got to try the famous Whitebait Fish with Rice absolutely delicious and something I still think about! If you're headed to Kamakura, touring with Toshi is a must.
Show moreI had a wonderful day visiting Kamakura with Ack. It was great to get out of the city & I would definitely recommend Kamakura as a destination as it was a lot more relaxed than Tokyo. Ack was a great host providing lots of information & making the day very easy and relaxing for me.
Gabriel was very nice and very knowlegable. we had fun together and a great day.. thank you!
Easy going and great experience. All we wanted to see in Kamakura. Gabriel was very kind. Even helped us with finding the JR Pass exchange at Shinjuku. We had a superb time! Thanks again
The trip was awesome. The tour guide was amazing and very helpful and informative. I highly recommend this for anyone that was to see Kamakura.
We had the absolute pleasure of touring with Toshi, and what a fantastic experience it was! Cheerful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, Toshi crafted a perfectly timed itinerary! He taught us how to navigate the Japanese rail system with ease and gave us tips for our next day's adventures too! Kamakura itself is a stunning town filled with serene temples and majestic shrines and Toshi brought the history to life with fascinating stories (including some alien theories! Lol!). Traveling in the summer the heat can be intense, but Toshi was wonderfully patient, allowing for café pit stops so we could rest and recharge. As Muslim travelers, we truly appreciated the extra care Toshi took in finding a Muslim-friendly restaurant. Thanks to him, we got to try the famous Whitebait Fish with Rice absolutely delicious and something I still think about! If you're headed to Kamakura, touring with Toshi is a must. You’ll laugh, learn, and leave with unforgettable memories!
We had the absolute pleasure of touring with Toshi, and what a fantastic experience it was! Cheerful, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable, Toshi crafted a perfectly timed itinerary! He taught us how to navigate the Japanese rail system with ease and gave us tips for our next day's adventures too! Kamakura itself is a stunning town filled with serene temples and majestic shrines and Toshi brought the history to life with fascinating stories (including some alien theories! Lol!). Traveling in the summer? Be prepared—it’s no joke! The heat can be intense, but Toshi was wonderfully patient, allowing for well-timed café pit stops so we could rest and recharge. As Muslim travelers, we truly appreciated the extra care Toshi took in finding a Muslim-friendly restaurant. Thanks to him, we got to try the famous Whitebait Fish with Rice absolutely delicious and something I still think about! If you're headed to Kamakura, touring with Toshi is a must.
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