Kamakura Scenic Bike Tour
Overview
Come join a six-hour bicycle tour that beautifully opens up the history and nature of Kamakura and adds in some good food too! Visit a temple with a history of more than 1000 years, a shrine that gathers the faith of the local people, a beautiful garden where unique landscape scenery is combined with the ambient loveliness of Kamakura, a huge Buddha statue that stands as a symbol of Kamakura, the beautiful coastline of Yuigahama, and a local market where you can vigorously enjoy Kamakura’s charms, including colorful Kamakura vegetables. Despite the long list of highlights, this tour proceeds at a relaxed pace, with the 10km journey being along a nearly flat path, so even those who aren't usually big on exercise can sign up without fear. Guides, bicycle rental, and admission fees are included in the tour fee.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Bike
- Entry/Admission - Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple)
- Entry/Admission - Hase-dera Temple
- Entry/Admission - Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
- Entry/Admission - Sugimotodera Temple
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grave of Minamoto Yoritomo, 2 Nishimikado, Kamakura 248-0004 Kanagawa Prefecture
The first place we visit is the tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, a 12th century general who founded the Kamakura Shogunate. It takes about 10 minutes from the start point to get here, and along the way, you can also enjoy beautiful cherry blossom trees in spring.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Egaraten Shrine, 74 Nikaido, Kamakura 248-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture
This is a shrine with a beautiful precinct that enshrines Michizane Sugawarano, who is said to be the god of learning. There is also a picture brush painted mound with a Kappas drawn by 154 manga artists around the grounds, which is a must-see for manga lovers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sugimotodera Temple, 903 Nikaido, Kamakura 248-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture
The oldest temple in Kamakura, Sugimoto-dera. The beautiful stairs covered with green moss leading to the precinct are fantastic photo spots.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura 248-0003 Kanagawa Prefecture
Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo forest. The country known as “The Temple of the Bamboo Garden” has long been famous for its bamboo groves in the precincts, and it is one of the most popular temples in Kamakura. Let's take a moment and enjoy the feeling of a mind’s clutter washed away, in an environment of calm and coolness.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Kamakura’s famous "Daibutsu" is located here. Make sure to take a great shot of this towering Buddha with your smartphone!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hase-dera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Enjoy the majestic Eleven statues of Kannon and Yuigahama scenery from their observation deck. You can also enjoy the hydrangeas in June.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Goryo Shrine, 4-9 Sakanoshita, Kamakura 248-0021 Kanagawa Prefecture
The Enoshima Electric Railway tracks pass in front of the torii gate. The train passes once every five minutes, so please stop to capture this unique sight with your own camera, a sight which can only be seen at this place, where the train crosses behind a torii.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chikaramochiya, Japan, 248-0021 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Sakanoshita, 18１８ 和菓子餅屋力餅銘菓福面老舗
Enjoy the local food while gazing out at the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the beautiful sandy beaches in the foreground.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura Yuigahama Beach, 4 Chome Yuigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0014, Japan
We go along the Yuigahama coastline. Enjoy the scenic Pacific ocean view!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura City Farmers' Market, 1-13-10 Komachi, Kamakura 248-0006 Kanagawa Prefecture
You can also buy some tasty prepared foods and homemade bread to enjoy later at your hotel, so don’t hesitate to pick up some goodies.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grave of Minamoto Yoritomo, 2 Nishimikado, Kamakura 248-0004 Kanagawa Prefecture
The first place we visit is the tomb of Minamoto no Yoritomo, a 12th century general who founded the Kamakura Shogunate. It takes about 10 minutes from the start point to get here, and along the way, you can also enjoy beautiful cherry blossom trees in spring.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Egaraten Shrine, 74 Nikaido, Kamakura 248-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture
This is a shrine with a beautiful precinct that enshrines Michizane Sugawarano, who is said to be the god of learning. There is also a picture brush painted mound with a Kappas drawn by 154 manga artists around the grounds, which is a must-see for manga lovers.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Sugimotodera Temple, 903 Nikaido, Kamakura 248-0002 Kanagawa Prefecture
The oldest temple in Kamakura, Sugimoto-dera. The beautiful stairs covered with green moss leading to the precinct are fantastic photo spots.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hokokuji Temple (Takedera Temple), 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura 248-0003 Kanagawa Prefecture
Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo forest. The country known as “The Temple of the Bamboo Garden” has long been famous for its bamboo groves in the precincts, and it is one of the most popular temples in Kamakura. Let's take a moment and enjoy the feeling of a mind’s clutter washed away, in an environment of calm and coolness.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura), 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Kamakura’s famous "Daibutsu" is located here. Make sure to take a great shot of this towering Buddha with your smartphone!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hase-dera Temple, 3-11-2 Hase, Kamakura 248-0016 Kanagawa Prefecture
Enjoy the majestic Eleven statues of Kannon and Yuigahama scenery from their observation deck. You can also enjoy the hydrangeas in June.
Duration: 25 minutes
Stop At: Goryo Shrine, 4-9 Sakanoshita, Kamakura 248-0021 Kanagawa Prefecture
The Enoshima Electric Railway tracks pass in front of the torii gate. The train passes once every five minutes, so please stop to capture this unique sight with your own camera, a sight which can only be seen at this place, where the train crosses behind a torii.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Chikaramochiya, Japan, 248-0021 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Sakanoshita, 18１８ 和菓子餅屋力餅銘菓福面老舗
Enjoy the local food while gazing out at the magnificent Pacific Ocean and the beautiful sandy beaches in the foreground.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura Yuigahama Beach, 4 Chome Yuigahama, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0014, Japan
We go along the Yuigahama coastline. Enjoy the scenic Pacific ocean view!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Kamakura City Farmers' Market, 1-13-10 Komachi, Kamakura 248-0006 Kanagawa Prefecture
You can also buy some tasty prepared foods and homemade bread to enjoy later at your hotel, so don’t hesitate to pick up some goodies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 5 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
geoff_rus
October 2022
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...
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!TAKUMA19831120
May 2019
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！
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！Kevin D
April 2019
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.
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.Kezia_A
June 2023
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 ...
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.Marla B
September 2021
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 ...
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!TashaWi
December 2019
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....
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!