Private Tour from North Kamakura Temples & Shrine

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About the Activity

This tour will mainly visit beautiful temples that are popular among the locals, not the usual tourist attractions. Different from touristy and crowded temples, you will be able to relax and enjoy the quiet temples with the flowers, moss, greenery, and in late fall, the autumn leaves. The guide is not a guide sent from Tokyo. The tour guide is a local who has lived near the Kamakura area for about 40 years, loves the tour course and the temples, and has a government certification. The guide's explanation of Kamakura's history and traditions will bring you even closer to the people of that time. For example, 800-year-old cut-through and the tragedy of the princess enshrined in the Jizo Hall. The guide's explanations can be reduced on request. This is a private tour where only you or your couple walk around together. This means that you can enjoy this tour without being bothered by other guests. The tour ends at noon, so you are free to make your own plans for the afternoon.

3 hours

Private Tour

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Professional Local Tour Guide

Entrance fees of temples for the guide

Not included : Entrance fees of temples and shrines for guests, total 700 yen/guest as of March 2023

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea

Bottled water

Comfortable walking shoes for three hour walk

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Insurance for guests such as accidents, theft

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Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)

189 Yamanochi, , Kamakura, Japan, 247-0062Walk 7 minutes. (see remarks) Meigetsu-In, known as "Hydrangea Temple" is famous nationwide with approximately 2,500 hydrangea varieties with beautiful blue colors from the end of May to the end of June. It is a Zen temple built in the late 14th century and there is a dry landscape garden, an inner garden (closed to the public), and a teahouse. Remarks) After the course briefing at the tour start, if you select Chouju-Ji Temple (open only from April to June, and October to early December) instead of Meigetsu In, this tour will not visit Meigetsu-In Temple rather go direct to Jouchi-Ji Temple then Chouju-Ji Temple.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Jochiji Temple

1402 Yamanouchi, , Kamakura, Japan, 247-0062Walk three minutes. Jochi-ji Temple is a very serene Zen temple. The temple is famous for its moss-covered approach, a building that houses an old Buddhist image, and Hotei Son (one of the seven gods of good fortune), who is located on a rock ledge carved out of the cliff, Yagura. It is said that if you stroke Hotei Son's belly, you will gain virtue, popularity, and energy.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Chojuji Temple

1503 Yamanochi, , Kamakura, Japan, 247-0062Walk 9 minutes. Chouju-Ji Temple is a hidden Zen temple as it is almost inaccessible on the Web and has a limited open schedule for general tourists and is a beautiful temple that is a strong favorite among the locals. Visitors can relax on the porch, immerse themselves in flowers, moss, and green (or autumnal foliage), and enjoy the silence. Conversation is not recommended. There is no explanation in English. Only open on Friday to Sunday in April to June, and October to early December. Temporarily close to the public on days of rain.30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Iwafune Jizodo

3-3 Ogigayatsu, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0011After walk over Kamegayasuzaka slop, 800 year old cut-through for 8 minutes, you will see small wooden building, related to tragedy in 12th centry samurai princess. 3 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Kaizoji Temple

4-18-8 Ogigayatsu, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0011Walk 9 minutes. Kaizo-ji Temple is a Zen temple where beautiful flowers can be seen all year round. It is not so famous in terms of tourism, but is very popular among the locals. A tunnel behind the temple grounds leads to a cave with 16 round wells, dag in the early 14th century. 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location

Jufukuji Temple

1-17-7 Ogigayatsu, , Kamakura, Japan, 248-0011Walk 12 minutes. The tour stops at Jufuku-ji Temple's main gate and walks nearly 80 meters along the beautiful path to the middle gate. This will be an excellent photo opportunity. The temple grounds are not open to the public.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Shirahata Shrine, Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine

2-1-31 Yukimoshita, Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura, Japan, 248-0005Walk 9 minutes. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is dedicated to the Hachiman God, the god of war who protects the Genji clan that founded the Kamakura Shogunate. This huge shrine was built under the patronage of the Kamakura Shogunate and remains a must-visit place for tourists in Kamakura. Today, the shrine is popular among Japanese people, with 2.5 million people paying homage to the shrine on New Year's Day. It has interesting facilities such as Torii gates, Maiden (dance hall), and Honden (main hall). Shirahata Shrine, a shrine of the Minamoto clan, is also located on the same site. It is an interesting place to learn about customs of Shintoism that is still widely believed in by the Japanese people today.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

At the East Exit of the station. If you come from Tokyo, it is one station before Kamakura Station. That Exit is at the end of the platform you just got off. (Unfortunately mark in the below map is incorrect in detail) A guide with a "Viator" paper will be there 5 minutes before the tour starts.View Location

End point

This tour ends at Torii gate No. 3 of Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine. This spot is a central location to explore more. Kamakura station is 750 meters away, a ten-minute walk. View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

Japanese
English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketPlease show your tickets to your guide at start.

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.

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