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Private Temples and Nature in North Kamakura Walking Tour
Kamakura
About
This private Kamakura walking tour takes you through some of the city’s most beautiful and spiritual spots, including Engaku-ji, Meigetsu-in and Kencho-ji, the oldest Zen temple in Kamakura.
Enjoy a relaxing stroll surrounded by moss gardens, stone paths, and seasonal flowers, while your English-speaking local guide shares the history and stories behind each sacred site. Unlike crowded group tours, this experience is perfect for photography lovers or anyone seeking a calm escape.
✔️ Explore Kamakura’s most beautiful Zen temples surrounded by lush nature
✔️ Feel the calm of bamboo groves and moss gardens away from the crowds
✔️ Existing itinerary can be adjusted according to your preferen...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-speaking guide
Cashless medical treatment in case of injury or illness during the tour.
Other personal expenses
Admission fees for temples/facilities (paid on-site). Total based on the current itinerary, which can be adjusted; fees may change accordingly.
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Kita-Kamakura Station
Guide will be waiting for you near the West exit of Kita-Kamakura Station.
We will contact you via the chat tool beforehand to connect you with your assigned guide and share the details of the meeting point.
The guide will also share his outfit of the day so you can easily recognize him.
Return
Kamakura Station
Before ending the tour, you may stop by a local café or souvenir shop near Kamakura Station.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This tour involves long walks and is not suitable for strollers or wheelchairs. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Engaku-ji.
A grand Zen temple featuring sweeping views, moss gardens, and a massive bell echoing serenity through the valley.
✨ Especially beautiful in autumn, when red and gold leaves frame the temple grounds.
30 minutes
3
Jochiji Temple
A peaceful temple hidden among bamboo groves and stone paths — perfect for quiet reflection.
Visitors often describe it as a hidden oasis, where time seems to slow down.
30 minutes
4
Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)
Known as the “Hydrangea Temple,” its round window frames seasonal landscapes like a living painting.
In early summer, hydrangeas bloom in full glory — a magical sight that attracts photographers worldwide.
30 minutes
5
Kencho-ji Temple
Kamakura’s largest Zen temple, with grand halls, serene ponds, and a scenic forest trail behind the temple.
Climb the small trail behind the temple to enjoy panoramic views of Kamakura and the distant ocean.
30 minutes
6
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
The symbolic shrine of Kamakura — with red bridges, lotus ponds, and a peaceful spiritual atmosphere.
⛩️ A must-visit for anyone exploring Kamakura — where history, culture, and nature beautifully meet.
30 minutes
7
Kamakura Stationery Shop Kotori
Optional:
Before ending the tour, you may stop by a local café or souvenir shop near Kamakura Station.
Private Temples and Nature in North Kamakura Walking Tour
Kamakura
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$78.50
Price varies by group size
About
This private Kamakura walking tour takes you through some of the city’s most beautiful and spiritual spots, including Engaku-ji, Meigetsu-in and Kencho-ji, the oldest Zen temple in Kamakura.
Enjoy a relaxing stroll surrounded by moss gardens, stone paths, and seasonal flowers, while your English-speaking local guide shares the history and stories behind each sacred site. Unlike crowded group tours, this experience is perfect for photography lovers or anyone seeking a calm escape.
✔️ Explore Kamakura’s most beautiful Zen temples surrounded by lush nature
✔️ Feel the calm of bamboo groves and moss gardens away from the crowds
✔️ Existing itinerary can be adjusted according to your preferen...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local English-speaking guide
Cashless medical treatment in case of injury or illness during the tour.
Other personal expenses
Admission fees for temples/facilities (paid on-site). Total based on the current itinerary, which can be adjusted; fees may change accordingly.
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Kita-Kamakura Station
Guide will be waiting for you near the West exit of Kita-Kamakura Station.
We will contact you via the chat tool beforehand to connect you with your assigned guide and share the details of the meeting point.
The guide will also share his outfit of the day so you can easily recognize him.
Return
Kamakura Station
Before ending the tour, you may stop by a local café or souvenir shop near Kamakura Station.
