Private Kamakura Buddha E-Bike

Private Kamakura E-Bike Tour: Great Buddha, Bamboo & Hidden gems

3 reviews

from $99 per person

Opens the live booking page with current dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.

Duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Kamakura Station
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Kuchiake

Overview

Six hours on an electric bicycle, one English-speaking local guide, and no one else in the group. That is the setup for this private ride through Kamakura, run by the operator Kuchiake and starting at 09:30 outside JR Kamakura Station's East Exit. The route strings together six stops, from Hokoku-ji Temple to the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, and finishes back at the station where it began.

The day is built around contrast. You get temples, a stretch of Yuigahama Beach, and the Sasuke Inari and Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku shrines, all linked by cycling between stops. One reviewer who came from a hotel in Tokyo noted how different Kamakura's nature and coastline felt by comparison, and said the city is worth visiting if you like nature and the beach. One reviewer also reported that the itinerary was changed during the tour so they could also enjoy Enoshima Island, a place they described as a hidden gem of the area, after discussing what they had already seen elsewhere in Japan.

Private e-bike rider crossing the courtyard of Senso-ji temple in Asakusa at dawn

It suits travellers comfortable spending six hours on an e-bike, moving between temples, shrines and the beach with a local guide. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the listing advises against it for people with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart or medical conditions.

From$99 per person

Duration6 hours

Rating5.0 from 3 reviews

What's Included

Included

Use of bicycle (E-bike rental fee)
Entrance fee
English-speaking local guide

Not Included

Gratuities (gratuities are not included and are entirely optional.)
Lunch

Run byKuchiake

Itinerary

Meet at Kamakura StationMeet your guide at the JR Kamakura Station East Exit at 09:30. Arrive about 10 minutes early; the guide messages you beforehand so you can identify them.
Hokoku-ji TempleA 30-minute stop at the temple. Admission ticket included.
Myohonji TempleA 20-minute visit. Yuigahama Beach is passed by en route.
Yuigahama BeachA 45-minute stop at the beach.
Sasuke Inari ShrineA 20-minute stop.
Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku ShrineA 20-minute stop.
Kotoku-in, Great BuddhaA 30-minute stop at the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Admission ticket included.
Return to the stationThe tour ends back at the meeting point at Kamakura Station, roughly six hours after the 09:30 start.

BikeIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what is paid on the spot to how the private format works in practice.

Meals are on you. Lunch is not included and guests pay for their own meals during the tour. Gratuities are also excluded, though the listing states they are entirely optional.
It is private. Only your group participates, with an English-speaking local guide. One reviewer reported the itinerary was adjusted during the tour to include a place they wanted to see.
E-bikes are included. The e-bike rental is included in the price. One reviewer said a bicycle is the best way to sightsee in this city. You are riding between stops for much of the six hours, so a basic level of comfort with cycling helps.
Check the weather. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Arrive early. The start time is 09:30 at the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station, and the listing asks you to arrive about 10 minutes before. The guide sends a message before the tour to help you spot them, so watch for it before departure.

Where this tour sits among 6 tours in Day Trips By Bike listed here (from-price per person, USD)

Lake Tama Ride, Matcha Break$76
Private Kamakura Buddha E-Bike (this tour)$99
Lake Yamanaka Loop, Fuji Views$126
Private Lake Ashi, 10 Hours$139
Crystal Clear River Cycling$142.52
Kamakura Scenic Day Ride$148.99

Note the limits. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though it is near public transportation. The listing does not recommend it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or those with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

From$99 per person

Rating5.0 from 3 reviews

Ready To RideCheck Price & Availability →

Common issues. The beach stop is listed with admission not included, while the entrance fees for Hokoku-ji Temple and Kotoku-in are covered. Lunch and gratuities are extra. One reviewer who had never been to Kamakura said they were initially nervous, though they ended up enjoying the tour thoroughly. Weather can also force a cancellation, with a rescheduled date or full refund offered.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The e-bike rental, the services of an English-speaking local guide, and entrance to Hokoku-ji Temple and Kotoku-in, the Great Buddha, are all included. Some shrine and temple stops on the itinerary have. It is a private tour, so only your group takes part.

Are Food And Entrance Fees Extra?

Lunch is not included and guests pay for their own meals. Gratuities are excluded as well, but the listing describes them as entirely optional.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is the East Exit of JR Kamakura Station in Kamakura, Kanagawa, with a 09:30 start. Arrive about 10 minutes early. The guide sends a message before the tour to help you identify them, and the tour ends back at the same station.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend it for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Most travellers can participate, according to the listing. The listing does not state a minimum age.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You must cancel at least 24 hours before the 09:30 start for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, with cut-off times based on local time. If the tour is cancelled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

Comfortable clothing for about six hours of e-bike riding is sensible. The listing does not specify other items, and the meeting point is JR Kamakura Station East Exit.