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Kamakura Scenic Day Ride
Kamakura Scenic Bike Tour
from $148.99 per person, varies with group size
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- Duration
- 6 hours
- Meeting point
- Kamakura Station
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Run by
- Trip Designer Inc.
Overview
This six-hour ride starts at Kamakura Station and loops through the city's temples, shrines and backstreets by bicycle, with a professional guide leading the way and a bicycle included in the price. The route links ten stops, from the grave of Minamoto Yoritomo to Yuigahama Beach, and finishes with a wander through the Kamakura City Farmers' Market before returning to the station where it began.
Several stops carry, while entry to Sugimotodera, Hokoku-ji, Kotoku-in and Hasedera is included in the tour. Alongside the famous Great Buddha, the route takes in quieter places reviewers said they would never have found on their own, including residential streets that show everyday life in the town.
The group is capped at four travellers and riders need to be at least 10 years old. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers or anyone with back problems or serious medical conditions. Reviews describe a mix of cycling, walking and sightseeing, so expect to be moving for most of the day rather than sitting in a vehicle.
From$148.99 per person
Duration6 hours
Rating4.9 from 15 reviews
What's Included
Included
- Professional guide
- Bicycle
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Available for an extra fee)
- Food and drinks
- Public transportation
- Private transportation (Taxi / Private Car or Bus)
Run byTrip Designer Inc.
Itinerary
- Meet at Kamakura StationThe tour begins at Kamakura Station, 1-chome-1-15 Onarimachi, and ends back at the same point.
- Grave of Minamoto YoritomoA 15-minute stop.
- Egaraten Shrine and SugimotoderaSpend 20 minutes at Egaraten Shrine, then 20 minutes at Sugimotodera Temple, entry included.
- Hokoku-ji TempleA 40-minute visit, the longest stop of the day, with admission included.
- Kotoku-in Great BuddhaA 20-minute stop at Kamakura's Great Buddha, with admission included.
- Hasedera and Goryo ShrineHasedera Temple gets 25 minutes with entry included, followed by 15 minutes at Goryo Shrine.
- Chikaramochiya and Yuigahama BeachA 10-minute stop at Chikaramochiya, then 15 minutes at Kamakura Yuigahama Beach.
- Kamakura City Farmers' MarketA final 15-minute browse before the ride back to Kamakura Station.
BikeIncluded
GuideIncluded
What To Expect From The Tour
A few practical points will help you decide whether this ride fits, and how to prepare for it.
- Shoes and pace. The listing asks travellers to wear shoes that are easy to walk in, since the day mixes riding with time on foot at each site. Most travellers can participate, but the tour covers a lot of ground across six hours.
- Urban riding. Reviewers noted that some riding happens on streets shared with cars and pedestrians, and not every path feels leisurely if urban cycling is unfamiliar. One less experienced rider said the guide accommodated the slowest person in the group.
- Small group. The tour runs with a maximum of four travellers, and reviewers describe patient, warm guides. Expect a conversational pace rather than a big coach-style outing.
- Food and drink. Food and drinks are not included, so plan for lunch or snacks along the way. The final stop at the farmers' market offers a chance to pick something up.
- Weather plan. If the weather turns bad, the operator runs the tour as a walking tour instead. Wear shoes that are easy to walk in either way.
- Photos. Several stops carry generous durations, including Hokoku-ji at 40 minutes and Hasedera at 25 minutes. Reviewers called the temples and shrines beautiful.
Common issues. The listing does not state pickup; hotel pickup and drop-off is listed as available for an extra fee, so check the booking page before assuming anything. Food, drinks and public or private transport are excluded. One reviewer described streets busy enough to unsettle a rider not used to urban cycling. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, is not recommended for pregnant travellers or those with back problems, and if weather is poor the day converts to a walking tour rather than a ride.
Common Questions
Where Does The Tour Meet?
At Kamakura Station, 1-chome-1-15 Onarimachi, Kamakura. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.
What Is Included In The Price?
A professional guide and a bicycle are included, along with admission to Sugimotodera, Hokoku-ji, Kotoku-in and Hasedera. Stops marked free admission cost nothing to enter.
Is Food Or Transport Extra?
Yes. Food and drinks are not included, and neither is public or private transportation. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available for an extra fee if you want it.
Can Children Join?
The minimum age is 10 years. Most travellers can participate, though the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for pregnant travellers or people with back problems or serious medical conditions.
What Is The Cancellation Policy?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time.
What Happens If The Weather Is Bad?
The operator runs the tour as a walking tour instead of a bike tour in poor conditions. Wear shoes that are easy to walk in either way.
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