Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - Bespoke Kamakura Private Walking Tours | 6 hours

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Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - bespoke Kamakura private walking tours
2 Adults x $350.51
$701.02
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$701.02

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guiding services
  • Temple admission fees are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately (approx. 2,000 yen)
  • Private transportation
  • All food/drinks (matcha green tea), snacks, lunch, etc are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately.
  • Local train & bus fares are excluded & must be paid by each guest separately.

Overview

Buddha, Bamboo & Zen is an all-day bespoke walking tour designed exclusively for you and your family/friends. Stroll around at your own leisurely pace, stopping whenever you feel like it. Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the Bamboo Temple (enjoy some green tea) and a famous Shinto shrine. Our guide is conscious of guests being templed out. We can call it a day whenever you are satisfied. Share your own itinerary with us & we'll tailor a day walk for your group or hand over the reins to us and we'll guide you around our favourite spots. See some man-made caves called yagura. Step back in time and learn about samurai history and zen, while enjoying the Spartan charm and understated elegance of the rustic temples. Escape the Tokyo megalopolis for a day and restore your equilibrium in this charming coastal town. A charismatic native English-speaking (Australian) local guide will make you feel at ease.

Meeting points

鎌倉駅［東口］（バス）
1 Chome-1 Komachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0006, Japan

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Your guide will be waiting for you outside the East Exit of Kamakura train station. He will be standing in front of the Kamakura Tourist Information Centre and holding up a placard with 'Buddha, Bamboo & Zen' on it.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

    The tour begins with a visit to Kotoku-in, a Buddhist temple. You will see the majestic Great Buddha of Kamakura, an iconic bronze statue. The 13.35 metre statue was originally carved in wood and then cast in bronze during the 13th century. For a small fee (50 yen), you can enter the interior of this statue. General admission is 300 yen, child admission (for ages 6-12) is 150 yen and there is no charge for children under 6 years old.

    1 hour

  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

    Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the most important Shinto shrine in Kamakura. The shrine was originally established in 1063 and is dedicated to the deity, Hachiman, the tutelary god of warriors. You will approach the shrine via Wakamiya Ōji street and pass under some red shinto gates called "torii". You will cross a small bridge over a canal that joins two ponds. A little further along, you will reach a pavilion called 'Maiden'. If you are lucky, you may be able to see a traditional Japanese wedding, dance or music performance here. You will then climb the Great Stone Steps to the main hall of the shrine. A wonderful panoramic view of the city can be enjoyed from the top of these steps. People make wishes and pray for good fortune at this famous shrine.

    1 hour

  • Komachi

    Komachi Street is the main pedestrian shopping street that runs through the heart of Kamakura. It is fun to explore the nooks and crannies of this street. You can enjoy a diverse range of dining options, including the freshest local seafood, gourmet burgers, craft beers and sake, desserts, coffee shops and delicious street snacks. You can rent a kimono for a day of sightseeing. Souvenir shops abound selling knives, ceramics, personalised name-engraved chopsticks, retro toys, trinkets and more. There's even an indoor pig park - where it is possible to hug a micro baby pig.

    1 hour

  • Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove

    Hokoku-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1334 and is affectionately called the "Bamboo Temple". The highlight of a visit to this temple is undoubtedly the 2,000 moso bamboo plants. For a small fee (¥600), you can sip authentic matcha green tea in a teahouse that overlooks a stunningly beautiful bamboo grove. If you listen carefully, you'll be able to hear the wind whispering between the bamboo. Seasonal flowers, moss gardens, bonzai and statues can be appreciated throughout the temple grounds.

    1 hour

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that I have allocated two hours travel time to access the various attractions on foot, train and bus and also to include rest and food/drink breaks.
  • We recommend that each guest bring 2,000 yen to cover temple admission fees & transportation. Some extra cash for food & drinks is also recommended.

Free Cancellation

June 20100% refund
June 21No refund

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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.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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This tour is a MUST!

Published on Apr, 2025

This tour was amazing and Brad, the guide was beyond helpful from start to finish. Even before the tour Brad helped explain getting a Suica card and where I could access additional cash if needed. As for the tour, Kamakura is beautiful and you can tell Brad loves his home. He took his time explaining everything about each location and provided history and insights into everything. He also helped us get around and navigate the shoping district. This tour was amazing and I can't say enough nice things about the guide.

Amazing day trip

Published on Mar, 2025

Brad was the best guide we've ever had ! Incredibly knowledgeable about everything related to this beautiful town. Highly recommend , amazing day trip!

Escape to Kamakura with your mates!!

Published on Oct, 2024

Whilst I’ve know Brad for approx 30 years, his knowledge, experience, friendly touring skills are amazing, next level. He continuously checked in with us, took the tour at our pace and showed us all the amazing parts of Kamakura! Brads knowledge is next level. Do it people! Best experience, best guide! Thanks Brad an experience I won’t forget.

Escape to Kamakura with your mates!!

Published on Oct, 2024

Whilst I’ve know Brad for approx 30 years, his knowledge, experience, friendly touring skills are amazing, next level. He continuously checked in with us, took the tour at our pace and showed us all the amazing parts of Kamakura! Brads knowledge is next level. Do it people! Best experience, best guide! Thanks Brad an experience I won’t forget.

An absolute must for those looking to learn the culture and history of Japan

Published on Oct, 2024

Recently came from Australia, travelling to Vietnam and Japan. Having gone on several tours, Brad’s was by far the best we had. It’s one thing to have a tour guide, but another to have someone who is genuinely excited and passionate about the topics he talks about and that was really evident on our tour around Kamkura. We met early at 7 so we get as much as we could in for the day and saw several temples around Kamkura. The Bamboo temple was my personal favourite. Brad had an answer for just about everything and had an extensive knowledge on all the temples we visited. We were also lucky enough to be treated to nagashi somen, a seasonal meal in Japan. Brad is easy going, fun and laid back. We really felt we were in good hands around Kamkura. As 20 year olds visiting Japan, we were really engaged with everything Brad spoke about. It also helps that his first language is English making communicating questions really simple. Highly recommend those looking to get an in-depth understanding of the early history of Japan and learn from an Australian who’s been in the country for 20+ years.

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