Private Tour from North Kamakura Temples & Shrine

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.



Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple), 189 Yamanochi, Kamakura 247-0062 Kanagawa Prefecture

Walk 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Jochiji Temple, 1402 Yamanouchi, Kamakura 247-0062 Kanagawa Prefecture

Walk 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chojuji Temple, 1503 Yamanochi, Kamakura 247-0062 Kanagawa Prefecture

Walk 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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Iwafune Jizodo, 3-3 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura 248-0011 Kanagawa Prefecture

After 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.


Duration: 3 minutes

Stop At: Kaizoji Temple, 4-18-8 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura 248-0011 Kanagawa Prefecture

Walk 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.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Jufukuji Temple, 1-17-7 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura 248-0011 Kanagawa Prefecture

Walk 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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Shirahata Shrine, Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, 2-1-31 Yukimoshita Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura 248-0005 Kanagawa Prefecture

Walk 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.

Duration: 30 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 09:00 AM
Duration: 3 Hours
Start location: Kita-Kamakura Station, Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062, Japan

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional Local Tour Guide
• Entrance fees of temples for the guide

Not Included

• Not included : Entrance fees of temples and shrines for guests, total 700 yen/guest as of March 2023
• Coffee and/or Tea
• Bottled water
• Comfortable walking shoes for three hour walk
• Gratuities
• Insurance for guests such as accidents, theft

Facilities