Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple in Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo, Japan

Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple

Outty Ranking 67 5.0 · 5 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $146
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67/100

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Is Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple worth booking?

Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple is a 9-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $146 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
67 / 100
Rating
5/5 (5)
Duration
9 hours
From
$146 per person

Kamakura is a beautiful seaside city with many historical sites and takes just an hour by local train from Tokyo. In this tour, you'll visit 4 popular temples and a shrine: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, and Hokokuji temple which has a beautiful bamboo grove in the ground. Kotokuin temple of the great buddha and Hasedera temple. The temple grounds are home to a bamboo grove of about 2,000 Moso bamboo trees, which has become a tourist attraction and is known as the Bamboo Temple. Kamakura is also known for its delicious food. Hotel pick-up and professional guide included. ※NOTICE Pick up and drop off are on foot.

What you get

    About this experience

    Kamakura is a beautiful seaside city with many historical sites and takes just an hour by local train from Tokyo. In this tour, you'll visit 4 popular temples and a shrine: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine, and Hokokuji temple which has a beautiful bamboo grove in the ground. Kotokuin temple of the great buddha and Hasedera temple. The temple grounds are home to a bamboo grove of about 2,000 Moso bamboo trees, which has become a tourist attraction and is known as the Bamboo Temple. Kamakura is also known for its delicious food. Hotel pick-up and professional guide included. ※NOTICE Pick up and drop off are on foot.

    What's included

    Included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Professional guide fee

    Not included

    • Transportation to/from attractions for customers and guide(around 2000yen per person)
    • Lunch and drinks (customer and guide)
    • Entrance fees
    • Entrance fees
    • Entrance fees

    What you'll see and do

    1. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

      Kamakura had developed since then centering around this shrine and its main street.

      30 minutes here

    2. Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove

      It's a Zen sect temple and famous for the beautiful bamboo grove.

      60 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Komachi Street is famous for shopping at Kamakura.

      120 minutes here

    4. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

      Visit the 47-foot (14-meter) tall bronze Buddha statue of Kotokuin (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Hasedera Temple

      Eleven-faces Kannon

      30 minutes here · Admission not included

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 5 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Nippon PLUS

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • The remaining hours are allotted for the travel time.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Value for money

    1 mention

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    1 mention

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    1 mention

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Small groups

    1 mention

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    5 verified traveler reviews for Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Christopher_B · May 2025

    Excellent Kamakura

    Take was an excellent guide taking us to many shrines and beautiful sites. His knowledge of Japanese history added greatly to the experience. We would highly recommend him and this tour.

    via Viator

    Nancy_H · March 2025

    Informative Day Trip Outside of Tokyo

    Our guide, Hiroyuki Iwai, was knowledgable, organized, and friendly. He helped us navigate the public transportation to Kamakura and took us to the Bamboo Temple, the Great Buddha, a Shinto Shrine in Kamakura and a Buddhist Temple in Hase. We had a delicious traditional Japanese lunch at midday in a restaurant he recommended. Plan on about 2 1/2 hours on public transportation. It’s a full day but well worth it.

    via Viator

    mimi_b · December 2024

    wonderful tour of Kamakura

    our 2 sons 19 15 and we set off for an adventure with our guide "Steve" . hr was very well prepared with educati I nal data folder from which he taught us about Japan Budhism and Kamakura. He was very flexible as we were getting over illness and he was warm and friendly. We really appreciate the quality time he spent with us and we could have not asked for more!

    via Viator

    Dalia_A · October 2019

    Shrines Galore

    Our private tour guide was wonderful, so knowledgeable , so pleasant and delightful. This was the best tour of our trip. Best way to immerse in a culture with a private guide and ride the subways and buses with the local population. Loved everything about it.

    via Viator

    Lucian I · November 2017

    A special trip, maximum...

    <p>A special trip, maximum relaxation!<br/> A guide that made us feel the beauty of the places we visited.<br/> Even if at first I thought I did not get the expected guide, we were wrong!<br/> It is proof that age has no limits when you do something with pleasure!<br/> I warmly recommend this tour and especially this guide.<br/> Thank you, Kobata san</p>

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $146 to $45,000
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Nippon PLUS, who run 6 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.8.

    See everything Nippon PLUS runs

    Why this scores 67

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)25
    Booking momentum (14% weight)18
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)81
    Local standing (8% weight)54
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

    How much does Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple cost?

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    Prices start at $146 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

    Is Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

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    Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (3-4 Stops, 14+ Tastings), Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set, Tokyo: Asakusa Senso-ji Temple & Old Town Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

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    Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Tokyo?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple?

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    Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; and Professional guide fee. Not included: Transportation to/from attractions for customers and guide(around 2000yen per person); Lunch and drinks (customer and guide); Entrance fees; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 846 listed pickup locations in and around Tokyo. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Tokyo. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Kamakura Walking Tour with Local Guide Including Hokokuji Temple?

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    Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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