Cultural Tours

Best 30 Cultural Tours in Kamakura , Kanagawa Prefecture


Featured Kamakura Attractions
Tokyo

Daibutsu (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

4 Chome-2-28 Hase

★★★★☆4.8 (2,617)
Kamakura

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

2 Chome-1-31 Yukinoshita

★★★★☆4.8 (1,318)
Tokyo

Engaku-ji Temple

409 Yamanouchi

★★★★☆4.8 (377)

Featured Kamakura Tours
Kamakura Historical Discovery | Private Licensed Guide & Driver Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Historical Discovery | Private Licensed Guide & Driver

Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts. As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Kamakura, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customi…

🕐 10 hours ★★★★☆5.0 (65)
Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun

Explore Kamakura's history, culture, and natural beauty with our guided walking tour. Visit iconic sites like Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the Kamakura Great Buddha, and Hasedera Temple, gaining insights into their sign…

🕐 3 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (121)
When Emperors Reigned and Shoguns Ruled Free Cancellation
Kamakura

When Emperors Reigned and Shoguns Ruled

Created by Peter Oxley and Virgil Calaguian, fellow artists, photographers, and writers, SAMURAI PHOTOTOURS take you to Kamakura's four main tourist sites, with focus on the history and heritage of the Kamakura Period (1…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (42)
Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Bamboo Forest and Great Buddha Private Tour

You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This tour is a tour using public transportation. This is a guided private tour that includes Kotokuin (Great Buddha Statue) and Hokukuji Temple …

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (12)
Explore Great Buddha and Temples in Kamakura Private Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Explore Great Buddha and Temples in Kamakura Private Tour

Explore Kamakura's iconic landmarks on a customizable private tour, featuring the Great Buddha and Hase-dera Temple. Travel aboard the scenic Enoden train, taking in coastal views and seasonal beauty with a local guide…

🕐 3 hours
Private Tour of North Kamakura Temples with licensed guide Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Private Tour of North Kamakura Temples with licensed guide

This tour will mainly visit tranquil temples that are popular among the locals, not the usual tourist spots. Different from touristy and crowded temples, you will be able to relax and enjoy the quiet temples with the fl…

★★★★★5.0 (2)
Kamakura: Explore the most famous street & get your favorite Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura: Explore the most famous street & get your favorite

This is the tour for people who want to feel Japanese traditional culture and latest foods together!! Kamakura is a town where samurai culture remains and where one can enjoy fashionable stores and the latest sweets. Not…

🕐 1 hour and a half
Private Temples and Nature in North Kamakura Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Private Temples and Nature in North Kamakura Walking Tour

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 surr…

🕐 3 hours
Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo: Private Guided Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo: Private Guided Walking Tour

Discover Kamakura through a refined, well-curated walking experience designed for travelers seeking authenticity and depth. This private tour weaves together iconic landmarks with quieter local paths, offering a balanced…

★★★★★5.0 (3)
Kamakura and Enoshima Shared Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura and Enoshima Shared Walking Tour

Discover the best of Kamakura and Enoshima on this guided half-day culture walk. Explore Kamakura’s famous temples and the Great Buddha while enjoying the lively atmosphere and coastal charm of the area. We begin at Tsu…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Kamakura Full-Day Private Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Full-Day Private Tour

You can enjoy a guided sightseeing tour only with your family and friends. This tour is a tour using public transportation. The destinations of the tour include Hase-dera Temple, Kotokuin, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, H…

🕐 6 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (5)
Private Kamakura and Enoshima Day Tour from Tokyo Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Private Kamakura and Enoshima Day Tour from Tokyo

Embark on an exclusive journey through Kamakura with our private charter tour! Begin your adventure by meeting your knowledgeable guide at your hotel lobby, ready to personalize your experience. Your first stop is the…

🕐 9 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Kamakura Private Custom Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Private Custom Tour

Kamakura used to be a center of politics in the 12th century. There are many historical places from that period. There are lots of shrines and temples. We use public transportation to visit sites. Since we are using…

🕐 7 hours ★★★★★5.0 (4)
Kamakura and Eastern Kyoto with Lots of Temples and Shrines Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura and Eastern Kyoto with Lots of Temples and Shrines

Kamakura is such a compact city that you can see the whole area within a day. One of the representative sight-seeing spots is Big Image of Buddha in Kotokuin temple. From there, you can travel almost all the famous templ…

🕐 6 hours and a half ★★★★☆4.0 (1)
Kamakura Private Customizable Half Day Tour Private Tour
Kamakura

Kamakura Private Customizable Half Day Tour

Discover the beauty and history of Kamakura on a fully customizable 4-hour private guided tour. From the iconic Great Buddha to serene temples, Kamakura offers a perfect blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. Wit…

🕐 4 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Private Day Tour of Tokyo Shrine for Oharai Yakubarai Free Cancellation
Tokyo

Private Day Tour of Tokyo Shrine for Oharai Yakubarai

This tour masterfully weaves together Tokyo's history, culture, and culinary delights into a single, unforgettable experience. Explore the serene Meiji Shrine and the historic Senso-ji Temple, then dive into the vibrant …

★★★★☆4.0 (2)
Kamakura & Enoshima Coastal Customized Private Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura & Enoshima Coastal Customized Private Tour

Kamakura was Japan's first feudal capital from 12th century to 14th century. It is surrounded by 3 mountains and ocean and known for many historically significant Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Come join this 6-hou…

★★★★★5.0 (2)
Kamakura Secret - Private Walking Tour & Photoshoot Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Secret - Private Walking Tour & Photoshoot

Explore Kamakura on a private 3-hour walk, guided by a professional photographer who will capture the highlights of your adventure. After a short walk you will discover a peaceful temple nestled in the heart of the fores…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★☆4.9 (11)
Tailored private Walking Tour in Kamakura with a Local Guide Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Tailored private Walking Tour in Kamakura with a Local Guide

Discover the hidden side of Kamakura — a peaceful historic town that most visitors only partly experience on their own. With narrow streets, quiet neighbourhood paths and scenic spots tucked away from the crowds, having …

★★★★★5.0 (2)
Jean’s Kamakura Zen Retreat: Private Full-Day Walking Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Jean’s Kamakura Zen Retreat: Private Full-Day Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the serene world of Zen Buddhism on this 5-hour private walking tour in Kamakura. Led by an expert guide, you will explore some of Kamakura’s most important Zen temples, where the peaceful atmosphere …

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Kamakura Highlights Great Buddha Shrine and Scenic Enoden Ride Save 35% Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Highlights Great Buddha Shrine and Scenic Enoden Ride

Join a 2.5-hour guided tour of Kamakura, Japan’s first warrior capital. Visit the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, explore the lively Komachi Street, and enjoy a scenic Enoden tram ride to the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Disc…

🕐 2 hours and a half ★★★★★5.0 (1)
Whispers of Kamakura: Jean’s Full-Day Daibutsu & Hidden Walk Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Whispers of Kamakura: Jean’s Full-Day Daibutsu & Hidden Walk

Experience Japan's most famous temples and shrines, including Kotokuin (Great Buddha) in Kamakura, on a 5-hour walking tour. Includes a delicious lunch at our restaurant. Knowledgeable local guides will lead you through…

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (4)
Kamakura Spiritual & History Private Tour: Zen Energy & Shrines Save 30% Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Spiritual & History Private Tour: Zen Energy & Shrines

Unlock the Secrets of Kamakura: Zen & Spirit Discover the ancient capital beyond the guidebooks. While standard tours focus only on architecture, I invite you to connect with the "invisible presence" and sacred energy o…

🕐 8 hours and a half
Hidden Treasures of Kamakura Temples Shrines and Buddha Save 20% Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Hidden Treasures of Kamakura Temples Shrines and Buddha

Explore the serene and lesser-known spots of Kamakura on a 3.5-hour guided walking tour. Visit Zenarai Benten Shrine, Sasuke Inari, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera Temple, followed by a scenic ride on the Enoden tram.…

🕐 3 hours and a half
Kamakura Rickshaw Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Rickshaw Tour

The staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting things you would not find in guidebooks or on websites. The rickshaw's speed is faster than…

★★★★☆5.0 (54)
3 Hour Japanese Culture Tour in Kamakura Temples Free Cancellation
Kamakura

3 Hour Japanese Culture Tour in Kamakura Temples

Experience a one-of-a-kind journey as we venture into a part of Engakuji Temple that is usually off-limits to the general public. This exclusive area has been reserved for our private use, providing an exceptional opport…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase Temple Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Great Buddha & Hase Temple

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of one of Japan's must-see marvels, the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Your personal photographer will guide you and expertly capture your portraits against this majestic backdrop. Also,…

🕐 1 hour and a half ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Sacred Kamakura Serenity: Jean’s 3hour Daibutsu & Hidden Escape Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Sacred Kamakura Serenity: Jean’s 3hour Daibutsu & Hidden Escape

Discover the special Kamakura in just 3 hours! Experience Japan's most famous temples and shrines, including Kotokuin (Great Buddha) in Kamakura, on a 3-hours walking tour. The 14-meter-high Daibutsu (Great Buddha of K…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Walk & Drive - KAMAKURA DEEP TOUR see more w/ a certified guide Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Walk & Drive - KAMAKURA DEEP TOUR see more w/ a certified guide

Kamakura is the home of the first Samurai Government so its history goes back 800 years. We will meet up at Kamakura station and transit by car. We will first see a panoramic view of Enoshima/Mount Fuji and take a qui…

🕐 6 hours
4 Best Kamakura Destinations with Certified Guide Free Cancellation
Kamakura

4 Best Kamakura Destinations with Certified Guide

Visiting the first capital of Japan established by the Samurai government, tourists will feel the history and religeous beliefs nartured by the opulent Samurai culture: Visitors will be impressed by the following histori…

🕐 4 hours
Private Old Temples Guided Tour in Kamakura Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Private Old Temples Guided Tour in Kamakura

Yourself or with your partner/ a friend only Government licensed tour guide Stroll the temples, shrine and Kamakura backstreets while avoiding over-tourism. The old temples, shrine and backstreets offer different perspe…

🕐 3 hours ★★★★★5.0 (2)
Tour in Kamakura Great Buddha Shogun Shrine with Photographer Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Tour in Kamakura Great Buddha Shogun Shrine with Photographer

We will begin our adventure at the majestic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, a Shinto shrine that mesmerizes with its traditional architecture and serene gardens. We will explore every corner of the shrine, capturing photographic …

Kamakura: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu & Komachi Street Tour Save 20% Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu & Komachi Street Tour

Immerse yourself in Kamakura's history with a 1.5-hour tour of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine and Komachi Street. This sacred shrine, revered by samurai and shoguns for centuries, offers a peaceful escape with its grand to…

🕐 1 hour and a half
Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Tour with Pro Photographer: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine

Step into the history of Japan's shoguns with a guided tour and photo session at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. This revered shrine, once a protector of samurai, is Kamakura's most popular highlight. With magnificent traditional…

🕐 2 hours ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Kamakura:Largest Wooden Buddha, Temples, Cultural Experience Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura:Largest Wooden Buddha, Temples, Cultural Experience

Hase Temple in Kamakura is a popular spot for foreigners. In the main hall of the temple The largest wooden Buddha statue in Japan is an impressive sight. Visitors enjoy the craftsmanship and spirituality of the artisans…

🕐 1 hour and a half
:Enoshima Retreat Private Walking Tour in Benzaiten and Iwaya Free Cancellation
Kamakura

:Enoshima Retreat Private Walking Tour in Benzaiten and Iwaya

Enoshima is a small island where the sea, shrines, and legends sit close together—an ideal place to reset your pace. Crossing Benten Bridge feels like stepping through a boundary from everyday life into a more sacred, re…

🕐 6 hours
Kamakura: Craft Music Box & Discover Japan's Biggest Buddha! Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura: Craft Music Box & Discover Japan's Biggest Buddha!

Immerse in Kamakura's charm with a hands-on music box crafting experience, creating your unique souvenir. Explore the serenity of Japan's largest wooden Buddha statue, a marvel of craftsmanship and spirituality. Engage i…

🕐 2 hours and a half
Kamakura Private Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide – Customizable Private Tour
Kamakura

Kamakura Private Half-Day Tour with Licensed Guide – Customizable

Discover the ancient charm of Kamakura on a private 4-hour tour with a nationally licensed guide. Ideal for travelers coming from Tokyo or staying locally, this customizable half-day trip lets you choose 2–3 must-see att…

🕐 4 hours
Kamakura: Visit Great Buddha and shopping experience Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura: Visit Great Buddha and shopping experience

Kotokuin Temple is famous for having the three largest Buddha statues in Japan. You will be amazed at its size. It is also the only temple in the deeply historical city of Kamakura where you can even enter the inside of …

🕐 1 hour and a half
Kamakura Private Custom Tour with Local Guide Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Private Custom Tour with Local Guide

Explore Kamakura’s renowned historical landmarks and lesser-known treasures with a professional local guide. Visit iconic sites such as the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in Temple, the serene Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and t…

🕐 8 hours
Explore Kamakura Enoden Slam Dunk Spot and Scenic Views Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Explore Kamakura Enoden Slam Dunk Spot and Scenic Views

Experience the charm of Kamakura with a scenic ride on the iconic Enoden train. Visit famous spots such as the Kamakura High School Crossing, featured in "Slam Dunk," and enjoy breathtaking views of the sea. This tour co…

🕐 1 hour and a half
Guided Tour of the Mystery of Kamakura by a Journalist Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Guided Tour of the Mystery of Kamakura by a Journalist

Kamakura, cradle of samurai culture, awaits you for a fascinating immersion on a walking tour of about 4 hours. Guided by an experienced journalist who has lived in France for more than 15 years, you will discover the hi…

🕐 4 hours
Journalist Guided Tour in Kita-Kamakura and Kamakura Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Journalist Guided Tour in Kita-Kamakura and Kamakura

Explore the fascinating history of the samurai on a 3-hour guided tour of Kita-Kamakura and Tsurugaoka Hachimangū Shrine. Guided by a journalist who lives in France for more than 15 years and is an expert in Japanese and…

🕐 3 hours
Kamakura Private Half-Day Vegetarian & Muslim-Friendly Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Kamakura Private Half-Day Vegetarian & Muslim-Friendly Tour

Kamakura is a popular tourist city in Japan for Muslim travelers around the world. Kamakura is surrounded by an open sea and has lush mountains surrounding its three sides. “Minamotono Yoritomo” constructed this area at …

🕐 5 hours ★★★★★5.0 (3)
Jean’s Kamakura and Enoshima Escape: Two Days Stay Included Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Jean’s Kamakura and Enoshima Escape: Two Days Stay Included

Our 2-day tour offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and expert guidance, making for an unforgettable experience. Explore Kamakura’s hidden gems, including the serene Sasuke Inari Shrine, the enchanting Zeniarai Be…

🕐 2 days
Jean’s Kamakura and Enoshima 1 Day Walking Discovery Tour Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Jean’s Kamakura and Enoshima 1 Day Walking Discovery Tour

Our Kamakura and Enoshima Highlights 6-Hour Walking Tour offers an exceptional experience that combines cultural exploration and adventure experience. feelings.. Experience Japan's most famous temples and shrines, inclu…

🕐 5 hours
Tokyo

Kamkura: Private Zazen, Matcha at Bamboo Temple & Mindful Cuisine

Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the essence of Zen in Kamakura Kamakura is an historic city connected deeply to the spiritual tradition of Zen. Powerful samurai clans worshipped at Zen temples during the K…

🕐 9 hours ★★★★☆4.8 (9)
Sacred Giants and Hidden Caves: A Kamakura Journey Through Time Save 34% Free Cancellation
Kamakura

Sacred Giants and Hidden Caves: A Kamakura Journey Through Time

Uncover Kamakura's spiritual secrets on this 1.5-hour tour, visiting the legendary Great Buddhas of Kotokuin and Hase-ji Temple. Delve into hidden caves, ancient statues, and serene landscapes that tell stories of over 8…

🕐 1 hour and a half