Kamakura Private Tour Guides

“Day in Kamakura ”

My friends and I arrived in Tokyo ahead of a group tour. We booked a day in Kamakura with Mika to see some of the temples and shrines. Be at the train station in Tokyo to accompany us and we had a lovely day with her. We are English speaking and her English was good. Mika was very eager to share the culture of Japan with us in addition to visiting the sites. I would recommend her if you are considering time in Kamakura or Enoshima. We were hoping to visit in Enoshima and Mika was eager to take us there. However, we ran out of time. Mika is also a avid photographer and agreed to share her photographs of the day with us.

Mika T.

(4 reviews)

Dear Tom, Kate, and Ken, thank you for your heartwarming review! Spending the day with you in Kamakura was a joyful and memorable experience. Your long-standing friendship, built on years of trust, and your ability to laugh wholeheartedly at both the good and not-so-good things in life truly inspired me. Your genuine interest in Japan’s geography, history, and culture also encouraged me as a guide. Your kind words about my English mean a great deal to me, as I have continued studying it for many years. Seeing your itinerary reminded me of my days at tourist guide school and helped me appreciate how I can bring my own interests and personality to guiding. As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote, “Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction.” I feel this beautifully reflects your friendship and the joy of traveling together. I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey around Japan, and I would love to explore Enoshima with you next time! Warmest wishes, Mika

“Like Touring with a Dear Friend: A Delightful Day in Kamakura”

We had the absolute best day exploring Kamakura with our wonderful guide, Yuki! From the moment we met, he was completely punctual and took care of every single travel detail, making the entire trip totally seamless and stress-free. He arranged Green Car train seats for us, which made for an exceptionally comfortable and pleasant ride out of the city. Once in Kamakura, he easily navigated the local buses and trolley-routes and connections we never would have figured out on our own. He selected a fantastic local lunch spot and helped us order delicious, traditional Japanese dishes. Throughout the day, he answered all of our questions, sharing rich histories and teaching us the meaningful rituals at each temple we visited. He even patiently helped me practice a few Japanese words and phrases! Blessed with perfect weather, the day moved at a delightfully easy, unhurried pace. His quiet, gentle, and easygoing personality put us instantly at ease, and we shared plenty of good laughs together. We loved every minute of our day and cannot recommend him highly enough!

Yuki K.

(436 reviews)

Dear Chuck, Thank you so much for writing such a detailed description of my tour. Kamakura is my favorite place to visit. We visited the Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple, and Komachi Street. We had a hard time finding a restaurant for lunch but found a new place with so many choices and casual outdoor tables. Please give my best regards to your wife. Thank you for taking my tour!

“Tokyo not Kamakura”

we spent an excellent day with Hiroshi in Tokyo. Kamakura was the intended site but, at the last minute, it was changed to Tokyo and Hiroshi was extremely flexible in accommodating our needs/interests. we spent time at the Edo/Tokyo museum Hokusai museum and then had a delicious lunch. the afternoon was spent traveling to and enjoying the Meiji shrine site. the camphor trees surrounding the shrine are so impressive and the cypress of the torii gates are immense. there were no trees there initially but Hiroshi said 100,000 trees were planted. enjoyed the facts that this knowledgeable man shared even on indigo blue! well worth hiring Hiroshi as he is enthusiastic about his subject.

Hiroshi Y.

(54 reviews)

Hi Deb. I am very happy by knowing you spent a good day with me in Tokyo. And thank you very much for your good comment about me. I think you will have more chances to come to Japan and I wish to be with you again. I hope you will have excellent days in Japan Best regards Hiroshi