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Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized
Product code 30791P358
From
From GBP 234
Dates
Available from Apr 15, 2024
Start times
10:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM
Travelers
Child ages 0-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From GBP 234
Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Discover the coastal town of Kamakura, which lies just an hour away from busy Tokyo, with one of our friendly hosts. Take in the surrounding temples and shrines tucked away in the leafy green forest and see the famous Great Buddha statue. There are also scenic hiking trails, sunrise meditation sessions, surf shacks to enjoy a beer at and beaches on which to laze the day away. Whatever your speed, your host will make it happen. After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host who will plan an itinerary based on your interests and requests. Ready for a bespoke adventure to Kamakura?
Overview
Discover the coastal town of Kamakura, which lies just an hour away from busy Tokyo, with one of our friendly hosts. Take in the surrounding temples and shrines tucked away in the leafy green forest and see the famous Great Buddha statue. There are also scenic hiking trails, sunrise meditation sessions, surf shacks to enjoy a beer at and beaches on which to laze the day away. Whatever your speed, your host will make it happen. After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host who will plan an itinerary based on your interests and requests. Ready for a bespoke adventure to Kamakura?
What's Included
Included
Round tickets to Kamakura via JR train
Private and personalized experience
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
8 hours with a Local host
Not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the round trip train to Kamakura
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
(The host will be waiting in front of the Travel Service Center, located in Tokyo Station) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
End point
(The host will be waiting in front of the Travel Service Center, located in Tokyo Station) After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Pass by stop 1
Pass by stop 1
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!) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Get to know a bit more about Japan’s heritage and feudal history while exploring Kamakura's temples. Hase-dera is not to be missed in June, when beautiful hydrangea flowers bloom all around the temple's grounds. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 3
Pass by stop 3
See the area’s most iconic attractions, like the Great Buddha. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
Hokokuji Temple is best known for the beautiful, small bamboo grove behind the temple's main hall. A narow path leads through the bamboo to a tea house where you can sit and enjoy a cup of matcha tea while enjoying the view. Important: tea house entrance fees not included.
Pass by stop 5
Pass by stop 5
Start off your trip to Kamakura passing by Komachi street, a peculiar strip of modernity in the center of an ancient city, where trendy boutiques and food stalls line up until the entrance of Hachimangu shrine.
Pass by stop 6
Pass by stop 6
Visit the most famous Shrine in Kamakura, where Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general, is worshipped.
Pass by stop 7
Pass by stop 7
Built into the slopes of Kita-Kamakura's forested hills, Engakuji is one of the leading Zen temples in eastern Japan. Important: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
Other
Meeting Point
Other
Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
10 reviews
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