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.
What's included
Choose from a variety of sites on the "What to Expect" list for a personalized tour of Kamakura
Hotel pickup and drop-off
4-hour fully customized tour with reservations and bookings made on your behalf
English-speaking professional tour guide
Transportation within the city only
Important information
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
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
More than 0 days before departure: 0% refundable
Experience may be cancelled in bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not reached.
