Guided walking tour · Kamakura, Japan

Buddha, Bamboo & Zen - Bespoke Kamakura Private Walking Tours

A private all-day walk through Kamakura's temples and bamboo groves.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 28 reviews
Duration
6 hours
Guided in
English
Group
Private: your group only
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
Buddha, Bamboo & Zen

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Where the tour goes

  1. Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura1 hr
  2. Hasedera Temple45 min
  3. Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove1 hr
  4. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine1 hr

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Guiding services

Not included

  • Buses & trains
  • Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
  • Hokoku-ji Temple Bamboo Grove
  • Hasedera

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

Walking in Kamakura

Kamakura is a seaside town of Zen temples, shrines and the giant bronze Buddha, with hiking trails linking them through wooded hills.

Terrain. Hilly trails.

Crowds. Busy at weekends.

Read the full Kamakura walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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