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Oyama Pilgrimage - Japan Heritage
Oyama is the name of mountain located in Kanagawa pref. wesern neighbor of Tokyo. During the Edo period(A.D.1600 -1868) , Mt.Oyama became a popular pilgrimage site for common people. This tour will cover this pilgrimage main destinations -Oyama-dera Temple and Afuri-jinja Shrine. We did a monitor tour on the same itinerary. The average satisfied point was 4.7/5.0. Guests were impressed in nature, shrine/temple, hiking, cable car and history. These are what you will experience in this tour.
Mt. Oyama Half day tour at Isehara
Just 1 hour train ride will bring you from modern urban sight to local cozy atomosphere. Mt. Oyama was well-known tourist spot in the history because of the symbol of sacred place and rich nature. Oyama dera temple and Afuri Shrine are the highlight of the tour and let you feel the history of the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism. If you want to go to local restaurants, I will suggest some good places around Isehara station.
Ninja spirit in Kamakura&Enoshima
Shonan is the name of a region along the coast of Sagami Bay in Kanagawa prefecture. Centered on Enoshima, where is located Fujisawa city (south Kanagawa) is an island often very busy at weekends due to its great access from Tokyo. This tour covers the historical sight-Kamakura & Enoshima, and chilling at beach front cafe and local gourmet. I introduce you to recommended spots to visit and foods to try in Shonan.
Hinata Yakushi and Oyama Pilgrimage- Japan Heritage
We will visit Hinata Yakushi-Hojobo and Oyama area where is designated as Japan Heritage. These are located in Kanagawa prefecture western nabor of Tokyo. You can see differnt views of Japan other than big cities as Tokyo, Kyoto or Osaka. In this tour, you will view old temples, statues, shrines and Michelin 2 stars awarded landscape. You can feel and understand what old local Japanese people saw , thought and believed those are the basis of we current Japanese people.
Kanagawa Day Trip Tours
Kamakura -Japan SAMURAI government city 800 years ago-
KAMAKURA is located at the west 20 kilometer from Tokyo, Kamakura has a lot of temples, shrines where have fostered the Japanese spiritual roots. Let's visit the Japanese spiritual world (Samurai mind), Great Buddha, the tallest wooden Kannon statue (Goddess mercy), bamboo garden, tea-ceremony etc.
Manazuru: Walking Tour with Tasty Local Food and Scenic View
Only in 2 hours from Tokyo, you'll come to a nostalgic fishing town "Manazuru". Discover a scenic port town by walking, enjoy local food such as dried fish (himono), and spend relaxing time with locals. Through this tour, you'll experience a nostalgic atmosphere which is totally different from big cities such as Tokyo, and spend relaxing & heartwarming time.
Kamakura highlights hotel pickup
Are you interested in Zen Buddhism? Kamakura is the best place to go. There are many Zen Buddhist temples and you can enjoy maccha green tea in the temple's site or Zen vegetarian meal in a specified restaurant. The big Buddha is waiting for you sitting cross legged and putting both feet on his thighs. In the Komachi Dori shopping street, there are a lot of small shops full of attractive goods.
Delightful Yokohama One day
In this tour you will visit major Yokohama's hi-lighted places. Yokohama's development started about 160 year ago. And in this tour you can enjoy real calm atmosphere at very nice Japanese garden and modernized city by visiting various places.
Kanagawa Highlights Tours
Minkaen:Japan Open Air Folk House Museum-Houses from Samurai days & Shinjuku's Twilight View etc.
Japan Open Air Folk House Museum (Nihon Minkaen) in Kawasaki celebrated its 50th anniversary last year. It has 25 folk houses, water mills & a stage collected from all over Japan. After approximately thirty-minute train ride and fifteen-minute walk, we could timeslip to the old days of Japan, centuries ago. We'll also visit the free observation deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Let's visit KAMAKURA's must-see places!
Visit Great Buddha, Hase Temple famous for Eleven-headed deity of mercy , and Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine. If time allows, visit one more place, Kenchou-ji or Engaku-ji temple.
Private zazen session
Try your first "ZAZEN" (Zen meditation) here at a Zen temple in Kanagawa. English speaking monk can teach you how to do it including short sessions. Zazen may make you relaxed and refreshed completely. It may be unforgettable experience.
Hakone Caldera and Art with Hotel Pickup
Hakone is famous for its hot spring resorts and views of Mt. Fuji. But there are lots of interesting museums as well. Let us enjoy nature of Hakone and art in nature.
Kanagawa Nature & Outdoor Tours
Visit to a Fresh Veggie Farmhouse in Odawara / Hakone Area
Visiting the Japanese locals on a farm and interacting with them will be your unforgettable memory in your trip! Odawara is approx. 30 minutes away from Tokyo by Shinkansen and you will see the real local life here in Japan. Odawara is rich in nature- both in blue oceans and green mountains, and we grow great variety of citruses and vegetables. You will be able to experience picking the fresh fruits and vegetables and also enjoy interacting with the locals!
Laputa of Tokyo Bay: Sarushima Historical Adventure
Sarushima: Tokyo Bay’s Hidden Island Getaway Sarushima, meaning “Monkey Island,” is the only natural island in Tokyo Bay — a true hidden gem just minutes from Yokosuka. Step off the ferry and into a peaceful escape where time seems to slow down. Stroll along quiet beaches, wander through forested trails, and explore mysterious military ruins now wrapped in lush greenery. With its Ghibli-like atmosphere and rich history, Sarushima offers a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and nostalgia.
Explore the hidden local Japan on Horseback
Embark on our "Kanagawa Miura Peninsula Local Tour," exploring the local Japanese town away from crowds, visiting shrines, farmers' markets, and local shops, embracing the ocean and nature on horseback, and diving into history, culture, and tradition—with English Guidance! The trip is child-friendly and beginner-friendly. Feel free to reach out if you want to customize the tour or have any questions.
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Kanagawa Tour Reviews
Howard S.
“Wonderful first of three days with our amazing guide, Seigo!”
My wife and I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Japan that was highlighted by 3 glorious days in and around the Hakone area. This trip was made so wonderful and memorable as a direct result of having Seigo as our guide throughout. We were fortunate to engage Seigo for a 3 day tour of Kamakura, Hakone and Mt. Fuji, and each day provided highlights and memories that will last forever. This is a Day one review only as there is much to describe! Seigo arranged to meet and greet us upon our arrival into Tokyo at Haneda airport and we immediately began seeing and learning and experiencing all that the area had to offer. We started with a coastline drive past Yokohama and towards Hakone via Kamakura, which was an unexpected treasure. We visited the Great Buddha of Kamakura where words fail to describe its impressive size and beauty. We arrived just prior to sunset and got to see the Great Buddha in an exceptional light, and even were in time to explore the inside of it to marvel at the genius of its construction. Seigo was extremely informative of the history of the Great Buddha and took many pictures of us! From there we traveled to the Islet of Enoshima for a quick visit of this seaside town. We can easily understand how both Kamakura and Enoshima are destinations unto themselves worthy of a future visit. After a quick stop at a local 7-Eleven (requested by us) for snacks and use of a local ATM, we traveled to Hakone Gora to our hotel, again learning about the greater Hakone area from Seigo. All along the way, Seigo shared his knowledge from having grown up in the area and provided tips and suggestions to make our planned 3 days together memorable. Based on our suggestions and thoughts, Seigo was able to revise the plans for our visit to meet our personal requests. When arriving at our hotel, he was able to make arrangements for some of our other planned activities for us with hotel staff. A wonderful introduction to Hakone area!
Seigo U.
Howard san, I appreciate the heartwarming reviews. Thanks to you and your wife, I also enjoyed our three-day tours. What made me the happiest was that you said you'd had a lot of fun visiting and seeing what you had expected and visiting my recommended places such as Kamakura and Enoshima. I hope you return to the area and explore it more. Seigo
Mia B.
“An Amazing and Unforgettable Day Trip!”
My father and I had the pleasure of spending an entire day with Macco, originally we were only going to tour Manazuru but after being informed there was a local festival going on in the nearby town of Yugawara we knew we didn't want to miss out. It was absolutely perfect, Macco is incredibly sweet and helpful and really made us feel like a local in Manazuru. She really knows everyone and made us feel right at home. It was a breath of fresh air compared to the fast-paced city life in Tokyo The food in Manazuru is delightful with some of the best fish we had during our stay in Japan. Despite its small size, there is lots to explore in the town (A favourite of ours being the shrine all the way up the hill, the view is gorgeous) and I have no doubts that no matter your interest Macco will be able to find something for you. The Yugawara Yassa festival was wonderful as well, it was so cool seeing all of the dances everyone had prepared and the festival food was delicious as well ^w^ Thank you so much again for the wonderful time Macco and I hope to visit Manazuru again soon!
Macco K.
Thank you for your review. I'm so happy that you liked Manazuru and enjoyed the tour as well as Yassa Festival in Yugawara. It was my pleasure to be your guide and spend a great time with you two. Looking forward to seeing you again sometime soon...! Best regards, Macco
Annette H.
“I cannot recommend Kunio enough! ”
Planning our day with Kunio was easy and efficient through the messaging app provided by GoWithGuide. He was prompt to respond to questions and he accommodated our tour requests to the tee. From the moment we met him, he was full of interesting information and cool facts that really enhanced our experience. Despite the scorching heat, he was prompt and flexible, willing to deviate from our original itinerary to accommodate the needs of our tired kids. Our shopping "break" on Komachi-dori Street was extended, which gave the kids new energy. They indulged in snacks and tested their luck at a local shop where they won stuffed animals. He was fantastic with them and took us to a fabulous soba restaurant that we never would have gone to on our own. The pace of the tour was just right, allowing us ample time at each stop without feeling rushed. And to top it all off, he surprised us with gifts to commemorate our Kamakura visit. His level of care and attention to detail truly made our day unforgettable. I highly recommend booking a tour with him - you won't be disappointed!
Kunio N.
Dear Annette san, Thank you very much for your favorable comment on our Kamakura Tour. I am glad to know that you and your family fully enjoyed the tour with me. It was a joyful tour for me also to receive cheerful family like you. I look forward to seeing you again in near future. Kunio
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