• Private Tour
• Family Friendly
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Come and explore Kamakura with me. It is an ancient city, relaxing and peaceful with a beautiful sea, mountains and rich historical heritage.

Destination

Kamakura, Japan

Category

Day Trips

Duration

4 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, 中文, 日本語

Included

• Private guide

Excluded

• entrance tickets

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Sheilina.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Kamakura Station - Kamakura to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Hasedera (長谷寺)

   Hasedera (長谷寺) is a temple famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The 9.18 meter tall, gilded wooden statue is regarded as one of the largest wooden sculptures in Japan and can be viewed in the temple's main building, the Kannon-do Hall. Hasedera is built along the slope of a wooded hill. The temple's main buildings stand halfway up the slope on a terrace which allows for nice views of the coastal city of Kamakura. Along the stairs leading up the slope stands the Jizo-do Hall with hundreds of small statues of the Jizo Bodhisattva who helps the souls of deceased children to reach paradise. The temple entrance is located at the base of the slope. A pretty garden with ponds welcomes visitors as they enter the grounds. A small temple hall in the garden is dedicated to Benten (also known as Benzaiten), a goddess of feminine beauty and wealth. Sculptures of Benten and other gods can be found in a small cave (Benten-kutsu) next to the hall.

4. The Great Buddha of Kamakura

   The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara’s Todaiji Temple and some recent creations. The statue was cast in 1252 and originally located inside a large temple hall. However, the temple buildings were destroyed multiple times by typhoons and a tsunami in the 14th and 15th centuries. So, since the late 15th century, the Buddha has been standing in the open air.

5. Kamakura Komachi-dori Street鎌倉小町通り

   Komachi-dori is always crowded. It has been calculated that 18 million people come to Komachi-dori every year. You can find everything from boutique fashion stores to souvenir gift shops along Komachi-dori. There are countless cafes, restaurants, cake shops, and bakeries. If you want to see the area in style, you can always rent a kimono and get pulled around Kamakura in one of the many rickshaws available for hire.

6. Only if time permits, Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine (銭洗弁財天宇賀福神社)

   Zeniarai Benzaiten is popular among tourists because the waters of a spring in its cave are said to be able to multiply the money washed in it. The tradition of washing money at the spring in the hope of seeing it multiply was born in 1257.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

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  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

Tracy

27 February 2025

We have spent the last three days with Sheilina and I can’t say enough good things about her. With her we experienced culture, food, shrines, temples and so much more. We spent time with her in the Shibuya district, the Asakusa district (including the Sensoji Temple), and, my favorite, a day trip to Kamakura. You won’t be disappointed if she is your guide. Excellent guide!

Suzanne🇺🇸 United States

31 October 2024

I am so grateful for my tour with Sheilina! I was first inspired by the listing of Kamakura as I had no plans to visit and I am so glad I booked this tour. It was an easy train from Tokyo to meet Sheilina at the station where we proceeded to the sites. The beauty and serenity of Hasedera as well as the stunning Great Buddha of Kamakura was so worth the travel. We also did some shopping and dining. Sheilina was a great guide and very flexible and kind. I would definitely recommend her!One of my favorite experiences in Japan!

Matthew

4 March 2025

Sheilina was patient and knowledgeable. When I was curious about certain Japanese phrases or advertisements, Sheilina enthusiastically answered my questions. Even when I was super late, Sheilina was able to accommodate my schedule and incorporate me into the tour. Highly recommend!awesome tour!

Anne🇹🇩 Chad

3 March 2025

I've been to Japan a couple of times before and wanted to see and experience something new and sheilina created a wonderful day itinerary in Yokohama. Patiently waiting until my interrupted train got me to the right location and introducing me to exceptional food... I had a wonderful day and look forward to returning for more adventures. Wonderful sunny day in Yokohama

elysawalk

23 February 2025

Sheilina was really great. She was so helpful with my elderly mother as well. She is very knowledgable and fun to talk with!Amazing!

Jack🇸🇬 Singapore

22 February 2025

Sheilina did a great job touring us around the Asakusa. She pointed out unique shops along the way and made time for us to pick up souvenirs. The tour gave good background on Tokyo and the different temples we visited. Would highly recommend a tour with Sheilina when visiting Tokyo.Great walk through Asakusa

Jay

21 February 2025

We really enjoyed our City Tour with Sheilina! She was super knowledgeable and spoke great English! I had a cell phone problem, and Sheilina went over and above to fix my problem! (I left my cell phone in a Taxi! and she got it back!!) Great ServiceGreat Tour with Sheilina

Michael🇺🇸 United States

15 February 2025

Sheilina did a great job with our tour. She’s knowledgeable, good natured and fun. We ate great Ramen, shopped, sampled pasties and even saw a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony being held in a beautiful park. We highly recommend Sheilina for a tour and great insights into Tokyo. Thank you!Great tour in Shibuya

reemfaisalmas

21 January 2025

Shelia was a very warm, respectful, and wonderful guide who took us about Tokyo. With a very friendly nature and gave us a glimpse of the history. Definitely made our trip memorable. She is committed to making sure we are enjoying our time, everything you want in a guide and more. Exceptional

Amy🇺🇸 United States

20 January 2025

Our host Sheilina was amazing! Friendly, helpful, accommodating, and very relaxed in explaining everything about the history of the area and temple. All of this in cold and windy weather, which could not dampen our day and experience. Great day tour!

Michael 🇺🇸 United States

19 January 2025

Thank you, Sheilina, for a great introduction to Tokyo and Japanese culture! We enjoyed our tour very much. Great introduction to Tokyo!

8f54m4tv24

12 January 2025

Sheilina is a great tour guide! Great for a date night. She was very knowledgeable about the area and the food. We are looking forward to our next tour with her and would highly recommend booking with Sheilina!Great tour through Chinatown!

Shareen🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands

25 November 2024

Sheilina was fun and knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions for restaurants and activities around Asakusa. She even helped us make reservations for dinner and a terrific sumo experience! Highly recommend! Asakusa

Anna

21 November 2024

Sheilina was a wonderful tour guide. Organized, kind, engaging, personable and incredibly patient when we stopped to look at everything that was in our path. She was knowledgeable both of Japanese history and also willing to answer our many questions about Japanese society and culture.Asakusa walking tour

cmulli19🇺🇸 United States

18 November 2024

Lorraine🇺🇸 United States

3 November 2024

Sheilina is definitely a 5 star guide! Enjoyed a fabulous walking tour with her in the Asakusa area and Sensoji Temple. Her knowledge of historical info and cultural insights were greatly appreciated. It was special to see the traditional Edo period architecture and speciality stores on the many side streets we explored. Lots of fun sampling various local delicacies from the Asakusa area and getting shopping tips too! She made it a wonderful and enjoyable experience even on a rainy day. Sheilina also has great sightseeing suggestions for other areas like Kamakura. We visited there and saw beautiful shrines which were even more impressive than Tokyo. Lots of interesting eateries, scenic parks and local shops. It was easy to get there on the train from Shibuya Station. I actually preferred Kamakura to Tokyo for sightseeing.Excellent, knowledgeable, friendly guide

Randy🇺🇸 United States

12 October 2024

We were first time travelers to Tokyo. Sheilina was a wonderful tour guide. She was fun, knowledgeable and she made sure to tailor our tour to our interests and needs. We highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Tokyo.

Jay🇨🇦 Canada

11 October 2024

The tour was informative and fun. Shelia was flexible as the tour progressed and even assisted us with purchases for various sun screens/moisturizers at local store, which was appreciated given our inability to read Japanese Yokohama Chinatown

Heather🇺🇸 United States

11 October 2024

We had an incredible time with Sheilina, our tour guide. It was our first day in Tokyo and she quickly acclimated us to the culture and history. We highly recommend Sheilina to anyone looking for a memorable tour of Tokyo and beyond. Thank you!Amazing Tour of Asakusa District

Grace

2 October 2024

Sheilina was kind and informative. She was a great guide and understood that we love the not-so-touristy kinds of experiences. She also recommended a great place for lunch after the tour. We loved chatting with her and spending the morning together. Sheilina was awesome.

broughton🇦🇺 Australia

1 October 2024

Had a fantastic and informative walk around Asakusa with Sheilina. We really enjoyed it and would recommend it for Tokyo novices. Great family tour

Unknown

16 September 2024

Sheilina was very knowledgeable and accommodating to us first timers in Yokohama! Her tour made me fall in love with the place :) Would definitely recommend her again!Warm & Accomodating

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

12 July 2024

Sheilina was in contact with us a few days prior to the tour, and again from the time we got off our train in Yokohama. She ensured we found our way to Landmark Tower to meet her, and greeted us with a bright smile and welcomed us to Yokohama. She customized our tour for us, since we didn't want to walk as much in the humidity and heat. We started the tour by taking the elevator up to the observation deck of the Landmark Tower, wrote our wishes for Tanabata Festival on colorful strips of paper, and stopped for blue swirled ice cream at the snack area. Then we took the Akaikutsu bus to the famous Red Brick Warehouse where we shopped and had a light snack. Our next stop was vibrant Yokohama Chinatown where we walked around and had dim sum at a restaurant she recommended. The crispy roast pork was the best we have ever had, and the variety of dim sum we tried was delicious! After lunch, Sheilina took us to a beautiful temple where we took many beautiful photos. I told Sheilina I wanted to buy some Japanese beauty products, so she took us shopping in a local drug store and recommended some of her favorite products. We really appreciated the personalized tour and how she paid attention to our individual needs, and kept it to a pace that was comfortable for us. We highly recommend Sheilina for any of your sightseeing needs. Next time we are in Japan, we will definitely book more tours with Sheilina. She was the absolute BEST!! : )1st Class Tour w/Sheilina : )

rahul

22 April 2024

Man merkt schnell, das das sie sich nicht nur super auskennt sondern auch ihr Wissen gerne teilt. ein super Tourgide und ein Highlight unsere Reise. Danke Dafür.Food Tour & City Tour

Annie🇦🇺 Australia

19 April 2024

We had a most enjoyable day with Sheilina She was most informative and friendly. She assisted us in purchasing the train and Sumo Show tickets before our arrival. We had a friend who had walking difficulties Sheilina was always looking out for him and adjusted the pace for him .We all recommend her highly . Fantastic Guide

Phillip🇺🇸 United States

12 March 2024

Sheilina was the best. she took care of us and was very curtious and knowledgeable about the area. the food and drinks were great.Awesome Guide