Kamakura Private Customizable Half Day Tour
Discover the beauty and history of Kamakura on a fully customizable 4-hour private guided tour. From the iconic Great Buddha to serene temples, Kamakura offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. With destinations close to each other, you can explore the best of Kamakura at a relaxed pace.
After booking, you’ll receive a Custom Tour form to choose locations from the “What to Expect” list. Pick your favorite spots to create your perfect itinerary.
This private guided tour offers flexibility, comfort, and a personalized experience.
Options
Private Vehicle
Private Car: This tour includes private chartered vehicle (1 driver) with a tour expert (1 tour guide). All transportation costs included.
Pickup included
What's included in Kamakura Private Customizable Half Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Kamakura Kokomae StationPass-by Only
We meet all travelers at a starting point
Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)Pass-by Only
4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu ShrinePass-by Only
2 Chome-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-8588, Japan
Inclusions
- Choose from a variety of sites on the "What to Expect" list for a personalized tour of Kamakura
- 4-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
- English-speaking professional tour guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation within the city only
- Meals, food and drinks not specified
- Fees for optional tours and activities for guests and tour guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Moderate Cancellation Policy:
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 14 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 25% if booking is cancelled 30 days or less before event
- PLEASE FILL OUT THE TOUR FORM:
- After your booking, you will receive a link to the Kamakura Form (within 48 hours) that asks for pertinent information required for this booking. Please ensure that this Kamakura Form is completed accurately at least 7 days before your tour date
- Every city in Japan has a lot to offer. There are many aspects to the city and many hidden and local spots that you may not have seen or heard of before. In the Custom Tour form that will be sent to you after your booking, you’ll be able to let us know of any attractions you have already visited and would not like to see again on this tour. We will carefully review your requests and will create an itinerary based on your preferences
- If you cancel the tour any time after we have sent you the custom Itinerary, the service fee of 15% of your total tour cost will be nonrefundable
- Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today
- Mode of transportation: Transportation within the city only (either public transportation or private vehicle, based on your booking)
- Custom Itinerary:
- Organizing and planning a trip requires a lot of time, and if we have made reservations on your behalf, it may be challenging to cancel some booking requests. Once we receive your booking and responses from the Custom Tour form, we’ll begin creating your itinerary and organizing the necessary arrangements for your tour
- How far in advance should I book?
- Preparing a customized tour takes time, especially if restaurant or venue reservations are needed. We recommend booking as early as possible—ideally 3 months in advance, or at least 1 month before your travel date. For requests made within 7 days of travel, we may not be able to arrange the tour in time, and your booking request may be canceled with a full refund
- What if I'm late?
- We ask that all guests arrive at the location at least 10 minutes before the designated meet-up time
- Guests are provided with the tour guides’ phone number before the tour and you can call the tour guide if you need help
- Although this is a private tour, the tour guide will only wait for you for up to 30 minutes of start time before the tour is cancelled
- Attire: Please dress appropriately for all weather conditions
- Passports may be required to verify age on the day of the tour
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
If guests are already in Kamakura, the tour guide will pick up the guest at their hotel (if it's within the city center). If not, pick-up location will be provided to the guest before the tour date (the pick-up location will likely be at a convenient location, such as a train station). More details will be provided after booking.
Meeting / End Points
- More details will be provided after booking.