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Kamakura Scenic Bike Tour: Explore History, Nature and Gourmet Foods in Kamakura
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Kamakura
Embark on a six-hour scenic bike tour in Kamakura, exploring its rich history, stunning nature, and indulging in delicious gourmet foods. Join now!
Embark on a six-hour scenic bike tour in Kamakura, exploring its rich history, stunning nature, and indulging in delicious gourmet foods. Join now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Grave of Minamoto Yoritomo - The journey begins at the tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, a 12th-century general and founder of the Kamakura Shogunate. It’s a short 10-minute walk from the starting point, with the added delight of cherry blossom trees in bloom during spring.
- Egaraten Shrine - This shrine, dedicated to Michizane Sugawarano, the god…
- Grave of Minamoto Yoritomo - The journey begins at the tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, a 12th-century general and founder of the Kamakura Shogunate. It’s a short 10-minute walk from the starting point, with the added delight of cherry blossom trees in bloom during spring.
- Egaraten Shrine - This shrine, dedicated to Michizane Sugawarano, the god of learning, boasts a stunning precinct. Manga enthusiasts will appreciate the picture brush painted mound featuring Kappas drawn by 154 manga artists.
- Sugimotodera Temple - As Kamakura’s oldest temple, Sugimoto-dera offers a picturesque setting with its moss-covered stairs leading to the precinct, perfect for photography.
- Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple) - Renowned for its exquisite bamboo forest, Hokoku-ji Temple, also known as “The Temple of the Bamboo Garden,” is a serene retreat. Visitors can enjoy a sense of tranquility and mental clarity amidst the cool, calming environment.
- Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura) - Home to Kamakura’s iconic “Daibutsu,” this site is perfect for capturing impressive photos of the towering Buddha with your smartphone.
- Hase-dera Temple - Marvel at the majestic Eleven Kannon statues and the Yuigahama scenery from the observation deck. The temple is also known for its beautiful hydrangeas in June.
- Goryo Shrine - The Enoshima Electric Railway tracks run in front of the torii gate, offering a unique photo opportunity every five minutes as the train passes behind the torii.
- Chikaramochiya - Savor local cuisine while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the stunning sandy beaches.
- Kamakura Yuigahama Beach - Stroll along the Yuigahama coastline and take in the picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean.
- Kamakura City Farmers’ Market - Discover delicious prepared foods and homemade bread to enjoy later at your hotel. Be sure to pick up some treats!
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Bicycle
- Professional guide
- Bicycle
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee)
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee)
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Private transportation
Additional Information
Explore Kamakura’s rich history, breathtaking nature, and lively local culture — all from the comfort of a bicycle. This six-hour guided tour offers a leisurely 10km ride through historic temples, scenic coastal views, and traditional markets, making it an ideal adventure for active travelers who wish to explore more while enjoying Kamakura’s charm at…
Explore Kamakura’s rich history, breathtaking nature, and lively local culture — all from the comfort of a bicycle. This six-hour guided tour offers a leisurely 10km ride through historic temples, scenic coastal views, and traditional markets, making it an ideal adventure for active travelers who wish to explore more while enjoying Kamakura’s charm at their own pace.
・Pedal past famous landmarks such as the Great Buddha and the moss-covered temple steps at Sugimoto-dera
・Wander through a tranquil bamboo forest at Hokoku-ji and take in sweeping views from Hasedera Temple
・Enjoy local delicacies at Kamakura’s bustling market and coastline while uncovering hidden treasures like Goryo Shrine
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please join us wearing shoes that are easy to walk in.
- If the weather is bad condition, we’ll operate walking tour.
Location
Kamakura Station
Kamakura Station
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(11 Ratings)
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Dream47109934846
Dec 2, 2023
Kamakura Cycling Tour - We love the tour! Kamakura is quite different from Tokyo, and we enjoyed the old-world charm it offers. Kazu was really helpful in explaining the cultural and historical aspects of the buildings we saw and the places we went to, that it makes quite a difference the lens with which we saw the sights.
The roads are a bit narrow for cycling, though I also feel that the bicycles helped us get around a little faster.
Would definitely recommend the tour, and I would also consider checking out their tours when I visit Japan again!
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Kezia_a
Jun 25, 2023
Great alternative to walking tours - It was a wonderful tour. I like the few off the beaten path spots we visited that I feel I would never have seen if I didn't do this bike tour. We also biked in residential areas which gave a glimpse of local life. That was really nice.
Be prepared to bike in streets with cars and people. There are paths that are not leisurely at all for people who are not used to biking in urban settings.
Our guide Kazu-san was warm and friendly. He made sure to accommodate the least experienced biker (me). This tour was worth fearing for my life a bit. Hah! But that's only because I am not used to biking with a lot of people.
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Geoff_rus
Oct 5, 2022
Amazing day trip from Tokyo - This was the perfect day trip from Tokyo! Kamakura is a beautiful city and seeing it by bike is the ideal way to both feel immersed in the culture, but also cover a large amount of ground.
My tour guide, Yuki, was wonderful! From meeting me at the train station to biking around Kamakura to even providing recommendations on what to do when I returned to Tokyo, Yuki went the extra mile to make me feel welcome, explain the history of Kamakura, and help me understand the cultural nuances of life in Japan.
The shrines and temples were beautiful as well as the forests around Kamakura. Biking around the narrow streets past homes and schools, really helped me to feel like I was seeing a glimpse of the normal everyday life of the people in Kamakura.
We stopped at this delicious neighborhood café and had noodles. Yuki explained to me the difference between the noodles that we ate and the typical soba noodles that I had eaten previously in Tokyo (made with wheat vs buckwheat). This is just a small example of the cultural nuances that Yuki helped to explain that I would’ve totally missed that had I not had a tour guide.
I felt safe the entire time we were on a bike and Yuki did a good job of making sure I was always near her. I’m used to urban cycling but it is worth noting that while drivers are very respectful, you will be biking on the road without a bike lane.
After the tour, I took a 30 minute train ride down to Enoshima and spent the rest the the afternoon at the ocean and watched the sunset over Mount Fuji from the Sea Candle.
I was traveling solo and Yuki was kind enough to take my picture throughout the day – way better than my selfies!
I couldn’t think of a better way to spend the day! Thank you!
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Marla
Sep 21, 2021
Buddhas, Beaches, and Bikes! - Exploring Kamakura on two wheels is a must! Packed with history and beauty, the shrines, temples, and hidden gems of Kamakura make this a perfect day trip from Tokyo. Our guide, Kazu, was super friendly and made my husband's birthday even more special with his sense of humor and kindness. Thank you for a wonderful day!
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Tashawi
Dec 22, 2019
Perfect day trip from Tokyo - I booked this tour for just myself and it was absolutely brilliant. It’s the perfect place to explore on a bike. Yoshi was a fantastic guide; he took me to all the beautiful temples and shrines, the big Buddha, the seaside, a local market etc. I felt like I saw everything in this packed day tour. Yoshi also offered to take photos of me at each of the stops which was nice as I was travelling solo. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone, it’s been one of my top highlights in Japan.
It’s a really easy train ride from Tokyo and the guide will meet you at Kamakura station with a name card. Also worth noting, there were no points on this tour where you were taken somewhere to be sold something like so many tours do these days and I also got to choose where I had lunch which was nice.
Thank you for a fantastic day out!
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Jordanlzy9393
Aug 13, 2019
Awesome experience - Was able to get a good taste of Kamakura while cycling through it with our experienced and helpful guide Kazunori. The tour was educational and informative and our guide was approachable and charismatic, making it an awesome experience for the entire family!
Would definitely recommend it!
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Takuma19831120
May 3, 2019
CYCLING！ - Thank you!!!!!
OMAKASE Kamakura Cycling Tour is very special!!
Budda,ENODEN,local train,Enoshima,Blue Sea,everywhere is fantastic!!!
ありがとうございました！！
サイクリングツアー、とても良かったです。
鎌倉大仏、江ノ電、江ノ島に青い海どれも最高でした！
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Kpdd
May 1, 2019
A beautiful town - Kazu was a patient, fun guide. The temples and shrines were beautiful. A city well-suited to cycling. I highly recommend!
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Kevin
Apr 24, 2019
A lot of fun - Kamakura is a beautiful city, and the bike tour was the perfect way to see it. Gorgeous temples and shrines. My guide, Kazu was friendly and accommodating. Recommend.
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