Kamakura Private Tour Guides

“Amazing tour! Highly recommend! ”

Haruo was a fantastic guide. My two teenagers were completely engaged and we loved learning so much Japanese history while visiting Kamakura and the Misaka!

Haruo T.

(20 reviews)

Hi, Kate. I can’t say thank you enough for your kind words. Even though it’s a very hot day, I appreciate your understanding and consideration. I hope it’ll be a great experience for your children to learn about the history and culture of Japan. I wish you will have a wonderful tour in Japan. Best regards, Haruo Takagi

“Kamakura one day trip”

Yacco is the best tour guide you can select. She immediately checked in on us to see if we arrived safely in Japan and made sure we departed without any issues. She came fully prepared with her amazing tour. We followed her recommendations for the tea tour and the hydrangea path, and we truly enjoyed every minute with her. She picked us up directly from our hotel, making our first trip outside of Tokyo a wonderful experience. Her English is excellent, and her tone of voice is very pleasant. Her food recommendations were great as well. This was one of our absolute favorite tours. We love Yacco!

Yacco M.

(10 reviews)

Hi Vanessa! Thank you so much for your beautiful review. It truly means the world to me! I feel so lucky that I got to show you Kamakura during the most beautiful hydrangea season. After the heavy rain that morning finally stopped, we were rewarded with the beautiful hydrangeas at their very best. It couldn't have been a more perfect time to visit. I loved seeing your son's curiosity about Japanese culture and history, and it made me so happy that you all enjoyed the matcha experience and even a little zazen experience together. By the end of the day, I honestly felt like I was spending time with family. Thank you for making my day so special. Thank you for taking so many beautiful photos and for sharing them with me. Every time I look at them, they bring back wonderful memories, and they'll always be one of my treasures. I really hope our paths cross again someday. You'll always have a friend in Japan! Yacco

“Japan Trip With Granddaughter”

Nahomi was exceptional in her communications with us prior to our trip and was flexible when we had to change our tour date and time to meet our last-minute itinerary changes. She met us at our hotel in Kamakura and was waiting in the lobby at the agreed upon meeting time. We had a great time exploring Kita-Kamakura over the next few hours as we visited the local temples, shrines, and gardens of the area. Nahomi was very flexible with adjusting her planned tour as we had already explored some of the local Kamakura sites on our own the day before our tour. Nahomi was exceptional in paying close attention to the interests of our 17 yeaar old granddaughter as we toured the area and pointed out several shopping attractions that were of special interest to our granddaughter. She even helped us book and board the train to Tokyo at the end of our tour, which was very helpful in getting us to our next hotel that evening. I would highly recommend Nahomi for you next visit to the Kamakura area.

Nahomi O.

(10 reviews)

Thank you so much for joining my tour the other day! It was truly a pleasure exploring Kamakura with your family. I had a wonderful time as well, and I was so happy to share many different sides of the area with your family—from the peaceful atmosphere and lively energy of Kita-Kamakura during hydrangea season to the local food and unique shops. What impressed me most was the love and care you showed for your granddaughter throughout the day. It reminded me of my own family and grandparents, and guiding you brought me such a warm feeling. I wish you both all the best!