Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun
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Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun
By Tokyo Localized - Free Walking Tour in Tokyo & More
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Explore Kamakura's history, culture, and natural beauty with our guided walking tour. Visit iconic sites like Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the Kamakura Great Buddha, and Hasedera Temple, gaining insights into their significance.
Experience traditional rituals, discover artistic treasures, and enjoy the city's stunning coastal views. Savor local cuisine, from traditional dishes to hidden gems.
Our small-group tour offers a personalized, hassle-free exploration of Kamakura. Join us to uncover this enchanting city's beauty, culture, and warm hospitality.
Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 0-120, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h 30m
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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- Tour guide Fee
What's not included- Transportation & Admission Fee is Not Included(Total 1,200 Yen)
- Entry/Admission - Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
- Entry/Admission - Hasedera Temple
- Start:
- Kamakura City Tourist Information Center, 1-chōme-1-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006, JapanGuide is holding a board
End:- Hase Station, 2 Chome-14 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 175777P11- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 175777P11
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- 1-chōme-1-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006, JapanGuide is holding a board
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- 2 Chome-14 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan
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- vebicae0 contributionsLovely rambling tourJunko was our guide, and was very knowledgeable. This was my favourite tour (I did 3 in Tokyo), I loved seeing into older areas, the cafe/bakery we went to was very elegant and delicious. Junko shared with us lots of interesting things about the surrounding area and also cultural aspects, very informative.Written 18 March 2025
- Remy_V13w0 contributionsTokyo Localized Great Tour of Yanaka GinzaExcellent tour of Yanaka Ginza area! Miyu was an excellent tour guide - she is very knowledgeable of the area, friendly, and answered all the questions and then more. If you’re interested in seeing lots if temples and local residences and old wooden homes in Tokyo then this is your tour!!!! Ive been to 3x Tokyo Localized tour and I am highly impressed with all of them! Thank you! Looking forward to my Osaka night and day tour!Written 18 March 2025
- 227tyc0 contributionsFantastic guideMadori was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable on Japanese history and a wonderful person. I would do this tour again with her.Written 18 March 2025
- mrl7220 contributionsWonderful stories.We had a great time with our tour guide, Mei. She told us vivid stories about local history, food, and religion. The made the details of the city come to life . It was much better than if he had gone without a gude.Written 17 March 2025
- 5ofUsAu0 contributionsTsukiji tour with some great food.Our guide Keiko was very knowledgeable and very accommodating. We never felt rushed and questions were always welcomed.Written 16 March 2025
- Remy_V13w0 contributionsA MUST Experience: Shinjuku with Tokyo LicalizedExcellent tour of Kubicho — history and the must know. So glad I did this tour!!!! Nana was our tour guide and she was excellent! She was very knowledgeable and friendly! Will definitely be looking at other Tokyo Localized tours! Highly recommend!Written 15 March 2025
- dolfc7880 contributionsFabulous experienceIt was a great tour with Daniel as our tour guide, providing a piece of history of the nightlife in Shinjuku with the glitter and glamour and also the dark sides of these all. Daniel told us also his personal experiences, giving us tips when strolling through Shinjuku in the night time inclusive do’s and don’ts. All and all an exciting experience and very much recommended.Written 14 March 2025
- RapidRogGlamGill0 contributionsA good tourReally enjoyed our tour. Lots of interesting information about the old quarter and plenty of time to take photographs.Written 14 March 2025
- efrato20210 contributionsTsukiji market tourMine Keiko is an excellent tour guide. She was friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable. A great experience in the market! Highly recommended.Written 13 March 2025
- bengita20160 contributionsGreat tour by EmiGreat tour! Our guide, Emi, was knowledgeable and kind. We learned so much from her! The beautiful weather made the experience even more enjoyable. Keep up the fantastic work!Written 13 March 2025
- gavind1730 contributionsReally interesting tour, would recommend.I had a great time on this tour with Kiyo. She was a wonderful guide around a very interesting part of Tokyo that I would have never come across under my own steam. Kiyo gave us a lot of good information and showed us some very interesting sights, including some early cherry blossom. The tour also ends in a great shopping area that isn't too far from the train station.Written 13 March 2025
- L6159WHjulianv0 contributionsDetailed tour and history of the palace and its grounds.I was aware that the imperial palace east garden was open to the public but decided to book a group guided tour anyway and I am so glad that I did. Our tour guide was named Mei and what a fantastic tour she provided. She was exceptionally knowledgeable, friendly and kind. She also took our pictures at the relevant spots, including one by the lone cherry blossom tree in bloom She provided the history of the imperial family and the castle, highlighting the transition from era to era. Through her, I became aware of the significance of the Edo era and how it has shaped Japanese culture today. The palace grounds, buildings and gardens that we were privy to were simply amazing. It helped also that every single member of the group was lovely. At the end of the tour, we stopped at the garden and it is simply beautiful and very tranquil. I would highly recommend a guided tour should one decide to visit the palace grounds.Written 13 March 2025
- Inspire8266190 contributionsWalking tour - imperial palace east gardenWe took the walking tour of the Imperial Palace East Garden on March 13, 2025 from 9:30am-12pm. Emi, our tour guide, is an excellent tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about the history of Japan. She is always smiling too. Thanks Emi for a job well done.Written 12 March 2025
- CedricK1760 contributions.Our tourguide Kiyo did a really good job in explaining everything it was a well balanced trip 😎.....................Written 10 March 2025
- aillieh20250 contributionsWalking the path of historyIt was our first time visiting Tokyo and wanted to see things of interest in local life and the history. We walked through many interesting places that we would not of found by ourselves. We really enjoyed the tourWritten 9 March 2025
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Robert M
8 contributions
We had an amazing tour filled with japanese history, religion and culture with our guide Maki today. She was an amazing guide, always positive and very knowledgeable. We could ask any question imaginable and time was flying whilenl chatting with her. She took more time than was originally planned and even brought small gifts. The tour is fairly new and we had a private tour as we were the only ones. We got to Kamakura via train very easy. I highly recommend to do this tour if you want to learn about Japan's history and customs!
Written 11 October 2024
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Thank you for your compliments about our guide! We're so delighted to know that you had a unique and enjoyable experience with her. What a lovely review! We look forward to hosting you on our tours again soon.
Written 12 October 2024
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Vivian M
1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Friends
Tatsuko was so wonderful! She gave us great explanations of what we were looking at, had a wonderful sense of humor, and was very patient when we wanted to look around in shops. It was a lovely way to experience the area, and a huge help for putting the sights into a cultural context. Highly recommend :)
Written 1 November 2024
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It's fantastic to know that you are satisfied with our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. Thank you for recommending our tour; we hope to have the opportunity to show you even more of what Tokyo has to offer in the future!
Written 3 November 2024
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beancowtr
Delray Beach, FL6 contributions
Very nice tour guide who spoke excellent English. The group ended up being a private tour as it was just our family. We got to move at our own pace. Guide gave us great history about city and got to witness a traditional wedding at the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. I would highly recommend using.
Written 24 May 2024
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Thank you so much for joining our Tokyo Free Walking Tour and helping us spread good words. We're happy to know that our tour and our guide are helpful in giving you a lot of information. Wish you enjoy your days in Tokyo and look forward to seeing you back here in the future.
Written 24 May 2024
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todd m
7 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
The Kamakura walking tour with Tokyo Localized and with our guide Madori was excellent! Our guide explained the history and culture of the sites and she even prepared helpful "take-home guides" to help us with the Japanese language. We really appreciated her thoughtfulness and professionalism. We highly recommend this tour.
Written 9 March 2025
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Thank you very much for your nice review! So happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour. Hope you have a great time there and look forward to seeing you many more times in the future.
Written 14 March 2025
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Lena K
London, England, United Kingdom35 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This was such a wonderfully charming and captivating day tour of Kamakura, made even more special because Maki was such a brilliant and generous guide and host! I learnt so much about Kamakura, and also about Japanese culture and history from her - she is definitely one of the best guides I’ve had! We discovered so many hidden, interesting and rather magical places during the tour. I cannot tell you how delighted I was to have signed up for this tour! Definitely for the curious traveller who loves exploring and learning about interesting places. Maki-san domo arigato gozaimasu, I hope to go on more tours with you in future!
Written 16 November 2023
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Thank you so much for joining our Tokyo Free Walking Tour and helping us spread good words. We're happy to know that our tour and our guide are helpful in giving you a lot of information. Wish you enjoy your days in Tokyo and look forward to seeing you back here in the future.
Written 19 November 2023
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Megan G
7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I took an amazing tour with Maki around Kamakura. She has a deep knowledge of Kamakura and shared so much historical information about the area, and she was able to answer all of my questions as well. I would recommend a tour with Tokyo Localized to experience everything Kamakura has to offer.
Written 18 October 2023
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our guide on the tour! Thank you for choosing our tour. We are grateful for the pleasure of serving you and meeting your needs.
Written 20 October 2023
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Esther
6 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
Super interesting and entertaining tour. Our wonderful guide Maki explained the history of Kamakura and cultural facts very clearly and showed us many interesting and beautiful places. She helped us take nice photos and answered all our questions very nicely. I 100% recommend this Tokyo Localized tour with Maki!
Written 10 November 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with our guide. Thank you for recommending us - We greatly appreciate it.
Written 10 November 2024
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Judy R
Toronto, Canada17 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
We had the wonderful opportunity to fully see and understand the city of Kamakura. Maki, a resident of the city led the tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and provided a though understanding of the Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple. In addition we were exposed to the living city, beyond its historical sites.
Written 22 September 2023
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Thank you so much for joining our Tokyo Free Walking Tour and helping us spread good words. We're happy to know that our tour and our guide are helpful in giving you a lot of information. Wish you enjoy your days in Tokyo and look forward to seeing you back here in the future.
Written 24 September 2023
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Camper674019
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Family
Maki was a great guide for our Kamakura walking tour! One could really feel her passion and enthusiasm for the city. She has a true talent to bring across Japanese culture and was happy to answer all our questions. If you want to get a good understanding on what is so special about Kamakura this tour is highly recommended!
Written 3 October 2023
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Thank you for coming to our tour and writing a review! We are very happy to hear that you had a great experience with our tour guide Emi! And thank you so much for your traveling notes! It's very considerate. Hope you revisit the area and discover more facts about the sights.
Written 4 October 2023
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Frank D
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Nov 2023 • Solo
Excellent tour, would not change a thing! Mika was one of the best tour guides I've ever had! Very fun and very informative. Kamakura is a great day trip from Tokyo and this tour was a great start to it. Incorporated a lot of information in a manageable way and leaves enough time to explore Kamakura before leaving at night. Even better to stretch it to a couple days.
Written 15 November 2023
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Thanks for taking time to write a nice review. Hope to see you again in the future.
Written 16 November 2023
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