Extended Kamakura
Private 5-hour tour for 2 to 6 people, photo package included, starting from 12,000 JPY per person.
Immerse yourself in the spiritual heart of Kamakura with this extended exploration, guided by a passionate local photographer. Starting from Kamakura Station, you’ll discover peaceful and authentic temples such as Jufuku-ji, Eishō-ji, Kaizō-ji, and Jōchi-ji, each revealing a different aspect of Zen history and culture. After a relaxing lunch break in Kamakura’s lively town center, the journey continues to the secluded Kakuon-ji Temple, reached by local bus. Combining walking and public transport, this thoughtfully paced tour invites you to experience Kamakura’s hidden beauty, where spirituality, serenity, and everyday Japanese life intertwine.
What makes this tour truly unique
Unlike quick tours focused only on the most famous landmarks, this extensive circuit gives you the time and space to fully absorb Kamakura’s Zen atmosphere. You will explore both well-known sites and more secret corners, far from the tourist crowds.
Your photographer-guide will lead you through these treasures, sharing stories and local anecdotes while helping you capture the essence of your journey. Within 24 hours, you’ll receive 20 professionally edited photos, preserving vivid and artistic memories of this extraordinary day.
This is a deeper experience, ideal for travelers who want to go beyond a simple walk and truly explore Kamakura in all its historical, cultural, and human richness.
Practical information
• Meeting point: Kamakura Station
• Duration: 5 hours
• Group: private, 2 to 6 participants
• Languages: English or French
Included
• Local photographer guide
• 20 professionally edited photos (delivered within 24 h)
• Full experience (excluding external costs)
Not included
• Transportation to Kamakura
• Entrance fees to temples visited
• Public transport fees (bus/train between sites)
• Lunch and drinks
• Other personal expenses
Accessibility & conditions
• Accessibility: not wheelchair accessible; includes stairs and public transport
• Children: family-friendly depending on age and walking ability
• Health: not recommended for those with back problems, pregnancy, or other medical conditions
Price
• Base price: 24,000 JPY for 2 people
• Additional participant: +1,000 JPY per person
