Kamakura Private Tours & Local Tour Guides
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Popular Kamakura Tour Guides
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Toru I.
4.71 / 5
(7 reviews)
4.71 / 5
(7 reviews)
Hello to all of you on the screen. My name is Toru Ishii and I am a licensed national interpretater of English language. I have been guiding scrolling around a Japanese landscape garden designated as Scenic Beauty in Yokohama city for the last 2 years. I would like to explain about time-honored Japanese architectures, transfered from Kyoto and Kamakura, designated as Important Cultural Property. I am also interested in Tea Ceremony and in the ritual of serving powdered green tea in the garden. Yokohama opened its door to overseas comers in 1859 after the Meiji Restoration. The port of Yokohama shared about 70 percents of overseas trading in Japan. The main export was raw silk thread. Now the beautiful city of Yokohama has become historically exotic and ranks as one of the most fascinating internationally trading city that attracts many foreign tourists. I am always happy to guide tourists around this historical region and Introduce the delights of Japanese cuisine and Chinese cuisine in China town according to the visitor's requests. Stepping further out from Yokohama, I would recommend Kamakura city, a 20 minutes train ride on the JR Line, where the visitor can feel the fresh ocean breeze. The nearby Zen Buddhist temples and the Great Buddha are main attractions and souvenir shopping adds the excitement. Kamakura was established by the first Shogun, Yoritomo Minamoto, in 1192 and the shogunate government lasted till 1333. He established his Samurai government which ruled over Japan. After arriving at Kamakura or Kita-Kamakura station, the visitor can easily walk around the city. This city is easily accesable by train from Yokohama (less than 30 minutes) and Tokyo (less than 1 hour). As for my background, I have experienced staying in Louisiana in the United States and studied at the university there. Now I am 60 years old and I am still working for a company, while at the same time, I work as a volunteer guide a few days a month in Yokohama city. I like traveling in foreign countries, and have experienced short time staying at several European countries, North America as well as some Asian countries. Last January, I travelled San Fransico and Merced city, California. I would be delighted to exchange cultural experience with many visitors from all over the world. If you happen to be visiting my country and if you are interested , please feel free to contact me. Toru Ishii
Japan
Sumita Y.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
I have been involved in international affairs in my career, and I got qualified as a national guided interpreter in 2016. Since then, I have guided tourists from various countries such as US, Holland, Canada, France, Spain, Singapore, Mexico, China and Australia. Places I have guided are major tourist spots such as Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka, Imperial Palace, Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market, Harajuku, Shibuya, Ginza and more. I will do my best to make your trip be more impressive and memorable.
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Yoshi S.
5.00 / 5
(60 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(60 reviews)
Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy. I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!
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Kaori S.
4.98 / 5
(96 reviews)
4.98 / 5
(96 reviews)
Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively. I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love. As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that. I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request. ・Half Day as you like (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY ・Full Day as you like (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY ・Extra hour over 8hours : 6,000 JPY/hour I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!
New Kamakura Tour Guides
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Mika Y.
Hi, I’m Mika! I’m half Japanese and half Filipino. I have been living in Yokohama for three years now and love showing family and friends around Japan! I also lived in Kyoto before for 6 months. I used to be an English teacher and a preschool teacher, but now work in tourism and hospitality. I have done tours in Tokyo, Yokohama, Enoshima, Kamakura, Hakone and Mt. Fuji! My style of touring is like showing a friend of mine the best spots to visit and explore. I look forward to meeting you in Japan!
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Kenji M.
Hi, I am Ken, your future tour guide in Japan. I was born in Tokyo and raised and lived in Greater Tokyo area. Lived in Yokohama more than 29 years now, with a wife and one daughter. I have more than 40 years of experience working for a Japanese IT company and traveled around the world like US, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Thailand, Philippine, China, Taiwan and Korea. Had lived in London, UK for 5 years. I am a foodie myself so looking forward to taking you to some nice Eareries in and around Tokyo and Yokohama!
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Peter C.
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(2 reviews)
Hi! I’m Peter. Born in Taiwan and raised in Costa Rica, I speak Chinese, English, Japanese, and Spanish fluently. With more than 17 years of experience living in Japan, I’ve built a thriving community of over 35,000 members, organizing cultural exchange events, local tours, and business support services. My passion is bringing people together, helping expats, tourists, and locals experience the best of Japan’s culture, history, and hospitality. I have guided/hosted more than 500 tours/events every year in Tokyo. My tours can be very flexible and I always do my best to customize it for your schedule.
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Yuki I.
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
5.00 / 5
(11 reviews)
Hallo, ich bin Yuki. Geboren und aufgewachsen in Japan, später nach Deutschland gezogen. Zwischen 1998 und 2021 habe ich in Deutschland gelebt und dort die beste Zeit meines Lebens verbracht. Deutschland ist für mich sozusagen meine zweite Heimat mit vielen schönen Erinnerungen. Als erfahrene Simultandolmetscherin für Deutsch und Japanisch (seit 16 Jahren) bewege ich mich ständig zwischen zwei Kulturen. Deshalb freue ich mich umso mehr, Ihnen nun mein Heimatland in Ihrer Sprache näherbringen zu können. Das Schöne an einer persönlichen Guide-Tour ist, dass sie ganz nach Ihren Wünschen gestaltet werden kann. Zögern Sie also nicht, mir Ihre Wünsche mitzuteilen! Und noch etwas: Entschuldigen Sie, wenn ich manchmal ein wenig Schwäbisch spreche – den Grund erfahren Sie während meiner Tour! -------------------------------------------------------------- I was born and raised in Japan and later moved to Germany. From 1998 to 2021, I lived in Germany. For me, Germany is like a second home, full of wonderful memories. As an experienced simultaneous interpreter for German/Japanese (for 16 years) and English/Japanese (for 5 years) , I am constantly moving between cultures. That’s why I’m even more excited to introduce you to my home country—in your language! The great thing about a private guided tour is that it can be tailored to your preferences. So please don’t hesitate to let me know what you’d like to see and experience! I’m looking forward to guiding you on my tour!
Popular Kamakura Private Tours
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Toru I.
4.71 / 5
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9 hours
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4.98 / 5
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Kahoko K.
4.96 / 5
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Hiroshi S.
4.93 / 5
(42 reviews)
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FROM$203/ per group
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Satoshi W.
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10 hours
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FROM$351/ per group
Etsu I.
Kamakura
5 hrs 30 mins
Best of Kamakura Private Tour
Best of Kamakura Private Tour
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Sabina Y.
5.00 / 5
(4 reviews)
Popular Kamakura Private Cars
Kamakura
7 hours
Kamakura Explorer 1-Day Culture and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide
Kamakura Explorer 1-Day Culture and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide
FROM$337/ per group
Seigo U.
5.00 / 5
(25 reviews)
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9 hours
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Kamakura Private Chauffeur Tour with luxury van
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4.88 / 5
(194 reviews)
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8 hours
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☆Kamakura Day Tour with a Private Car
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TR Taxi
4.89 / 5
(312 reviews)
Kamakura
8 hours
Kamakura sightseeing with a private chartered van (1-12pax)
Kamakura sightseeing with a private chartered van (1-12pax)
FROM$596/ per group
VAN transportation
4.53 / 5
(177 reviews)
Kamakura Tour Reviews
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Joachim E.
5 / 5
May 23, 2025
“Perfect day in Kamakura”
Yuko was very organized, took care of everything, and provided very useful information. In addition to that she was flexible and amended the programme during the tour by adding a visit to Enoshima because we asked for it. Really great tour.
Yuko O.
Dear Joachim, Thank you very much for a perfect review, which is really appreciated. I'm pleased to hear that you liked Kamakura, and I also enjoyed it because of "WITH you", wonderful father & son. I was very impressed by your active walking, especially to hear that you climbed to the top of Enoshima without using "escar" quickly, and patience in the crowded train like a sardine. You are super-active, as well as ultra-smart ! If you have another chance to come to this area, please include Yokohama, my city. If I have a chance, I'd love to go to your country ! Have a nice trip to Kyoto, and see you in the future again !
C
Colleen M.
5 / 5
May 23, 2025
“Wonderful shore excursion to Kamakura”
Toru communicated with me ahead of time to design a great day for seeing the sights in Kamakura and learning the history. He even found a restaurant for lunch that would accommodate our picky eaters.
Toru K.
Thank you Colleen for your prompt positive review on the Kamakura tour. I'm honoured to receive it. I'm also verry happy to hear that you enjoyed the restaurant I chose for lunch. It's always a challenge for me. I look forward to seeing you again in Tokyo in another season. Please give my best wishes to your lovely family.
A
Alex B.
5 / 5
May 22, 2025
“An Excellent tour guide and a very kind person”
A very knowledgeable tour guide and a very kind person. She took very nice pictures from me as I asked her. I would Highly recommend her. Thank you very much for giving me this tour.
Hiro Y.
Hello, Alex! Thank you very much for the wonderful review. It was really a great day being with you in Kamakura. I really appreciate that you also took many photos of me so nicely. I'll treasure them. Actually, I replaced my profile photo with one of them. How does it look? Thanks again for having me with you on one of your precious days in Japan. Best regards, Hiro
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