Kanagawa Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Hello, my name is Yasuro (Mr). I was born and brought up in Kansai, graduated from a univ in Kobe city, after moved into Kanto, 30 years in Tokyo, 2.5 years in Nagoya city, 7.5 years abroad (KL & S'pore) as a rep of a construction company and I got the National Guide Certificate in 2011. My hobbies are making Haiku poems, singing various songs (voice-training for 18 years), playing the folk-guitar, trekking in mountains like Takao and Okutama in the West of Tokyo, visiting museums like in Ueno Park and travelling around Japan to make Haiku poems. Thank you for your attention.

Kaneo U.

4.97 / 5

(34 reviews)

I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama. I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.

Takao M.

4.38 / 5

(13 reviews)

Hi, I'm Takao Mizushima. I like walking with my friends in the mountains, along rivers and beaches, and visiting historical places and museums. Usually, after enjoying these places, we take a dip in hot springs and drink beer. As a guide, however, I'll take up places easy to walk around. I assume not many people from abroad are prepared for sweating activities. If you like, though, I can modify my plan, connecting with a short hiking, hot bath and a drinking place.

Hideaki M.

4.81 / 5

(47 reviews)

Hello! I’m Hideaki. Just call me “Mura” or “Mura-san”. “San” means “Mr.” or "Ms." in Japanese. I have a national tour guide license in English. I have guided for 201 days (576 guests) in 2023, 170 days (501 guests) in 2019 and 149 days (455 guests) in 2018. I have experiences to live in the following cities on business. - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) Four years - Nantong (China) One and half years, - Jakarta (Indonesia) One and half years - Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA) Two years. My hobbies are playing golf, listening classical music and watching football. My basic policy as a tour guide is to entertain my guests with my best hospitality. I really like to see my guests smiling. I myself also enjoy chatting with my guest about not only a general explanation about Japanese culture and history but everything based on my experiences and hobbies. Let’s enjoy a wonderful tour in Japan !

Yoshi S.

(24 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 am 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!!

Itsumi S.

4.17 / 5

(6 reviews)

Hello, my name's Itsumi. So, please call me " It's me " ! Enjoy Japan with me !! Bonjour. Je m'appelle Itsumi. Appelez-moi " it's me (c'est moi) ". Profitez du beau Japon avec moi !!

Shoji K.

4.74 / 5

(73 reviews)

Hi! Welcome to Japan. My name is Shoji Kitamura, a licensed English-speaking tour guide. Please call me Shoji that is the same sound as a sliding screen made of wood and paper you may have seen in a traditional Japanese room. I was born and raised in Yokohama next to Tokyo but lived for work in several beautiful and historical cities such as Nikko, Hiroshima, and Ise which have world heritage sites and/or national park. I fully enjoyed the nature, culture and lives in each city where I lived. I retired after 36 years with a national research institute of fisheries in 2016. During my career, I visited 5 continents except Antarctica, more than 20 nations for attending international scientific conferences, conducting collaborative research or teaching some technologies, etc. In Japan, I often took foreign scientists and government officers sightseeing. I had great times in these opportunities. Such experiences made me decide to become a licensed English-speaking guide interpreter after retirement to introduce Japanese nature, culture, foods, etc. properly to many tourists coming to Japan from all over the world. For more than 20 years I’ve been living in Nikko, which is located about 150km north of Tokyo, and designated as a World Heritage site and a National Park. If you consider a day trip from Tokyo, I strongly recommend coming to Nikko by 2-hour train ride from Tokyo. I am looking forward to showing you around in this historical and beautiful town. Besides Nikko, I can also guide you in Yokohama, my home town, and in neighboring city such as Tokyo and Kamakura.

Yuka S.

4.89 / 5

(37 reviews)

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Hi, I'm Yuka. Welcome to Japan. As a national-licensed guide for about 20 years, I have visited lots of sightseeing places. I'm interested in history, nature, art, music, architecture. I'd like to take you to wonderful places such as old temples and shrines, modern cities, and beautiful areas in Japan. Please feel free to contact me and consult me about your planning itinerary and food restriction. Your interest will give you incredible experiences.

New Kanagawa Tour Guides

Atsuhiro M.

Hello, I am Atsuhiro, national licensed English tour guide and interpreter. I have extensive knowledge of Japanese history and culture, as well as a wealth of knowledge about flowers, plants, and agriculture. I have long experience working in official organizations related to agriculture and plants, including the United Nations and the Japanese government. If you are interested in Japanese gardens, my knowledge of plants will surely satisfy your interest. Japan has four seasons, then we can enjoy beautiful scenery no matter when you visit. I will guide you anywhere in Japan according to your request. on a field in beautiful country side, in a market, in a lecture room. Of course, we can enjoy to visit many tourist spots, like Sensoji temple, Imperial palace, Tsukiji fish market and so on. It is my pleasure to support you to create your happiest memory in Japan. I am very happy to be with you for assisting your job and trip here in Japan Why don't you to travel to this wonderful Japan with me? I am very looking forward to meeting you soon here in Japan.

Arisa S.

(2 reviews)

Welcome to our wonderful country! I just came back from Sydney on December. Now I'm feeling traveling Japan. Japan is the place where we can find ourselves. That's why I came back here. I have traveled to 20 countries so far.I love traveling and I am so interested in other culture. Let me know about your county and traditional things. Can't wait to know that! I will try to make you enjoy Japan by my experience in various countries. I hope you will fall in love with Japan and come back again. I am currently teaching English to Japanese children. Actually my English skill is no perfect but passion is second to none! I am good at taking photo, so I can make your best memories together. Feel free to ask anything! Hope see you soon! Thank you.

Yoko K.

I am national licensed English speaking tour guide. I have been living in Tokyo for more than 30 years, so I am well informed about Tokyo. Tokyo is full of charm. The more you know about Tokyo, the deeper you might fall. I will offer some prearranged tours but our itinerary can be personalized based on your interest. So feel free to tell me anything. And don't miss Hakone during your stay in Japan. Holiday resort for Tokyoite. You can enjoy magnificent scenery from various kind of rides such as tour boat, gondola and tram. Once I lived in New Jersey in the United States of America for 3 years. That was wonderful experience. It's great pleasure to experience different cultures and new people. I can't wait to share such precious rime with you. Let's experience the best of Tokyo and never-ending excitement together.

Johanna S.

Hola a todos. Soy Johanna, de Nicaragua. Estoy viviendo en Japon desde hace ya algún tiempo, 22 años. He vivido muchas experiencias inolvidables aquí y por eso decidí trabajar en el área de turismo, para poder compartir mis conocimientos con ustedes. Mis tours son personalizados, y generalmente en carro porque considero que se puede ver mucho en poco tiempo y al final del tour el cliente no se sentira muy cansado. Pero también puede hacer tours caminando por medio tiempo en áreas especificas. Tambien si el cliente lo desea ofrezco tours de un dia fuera de la capital por ejemplo a Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko y la Montaña de Fuji. En mis tours los cliente aprenderán la historia antigua y moderna Japonesa, la cultura, las costumbres, la gastronomía, la tecnología, religión, los sitios turísticos mas populares, y sobre todo el dia a dia que se vive en Japon. Mi meta e interés unico es la satisfacción al cliente y que se sienta feliz de haber visitado Japon. Diganme lo que quieren hacer en Japon, donde quieren visitar que desean comer? Comprar? Les aseguro que este país tiene mucho que ofrecerles y desearan volver no una vez, sino muchas veces mas. Vengan, los espero en Japon, vamos a redescubrir Japon juntos. Hello everyone. I'm Johanna, from Nicaragua. I have been living in Japan for some time now, 22 years. I have lived many unforgettable experiences here and that's why I decided to work in the tourism space. My tours are personalized, and generally by car or also half-a-day walking tours in specific areas. Also, I offer one day trips outside the capital for example to Kamakura, Hakone, Nikko and Fuji. On my tours clients will learn about ancient and modern Japanese history, culture, customs, food, technology, religion, and above all the everyday life in Japan. Tell me what you want to do in Japan, where you want to visit, what you want to eat? I assure you that this country has a lot to offer you and you will want to come back not once, but many more times.

Daiki S.

(3 reviews)

Hi, I'm Daiki. I am a DJ and used to live in Toronto and London. I also traveled around the world for over 10 years and now I'm in Japan to help you travel around in Japan! I speak both English and Japanese and available to work in Tokyo and Kanagawa as a guide. I will be the guy if you are looking for some great night-life experiences especially clubs and bars in Tokyo. Also definitely available for finding your favourite restaurant as well. I'm currently based in Miura City which is one of the most famous areas in Japan for fresh Tuna called "Misaki Maguro". A lot of my clients say something like... "I've had tuna before but I didn't know how real good tuna tastes like until I eat this tuna" haha I love Japanese history so I will be able to give you additional information and explain so you would understand things deeply. I will help create an unforgettable experience in Japan and so excited to see you!

Mai N.

(4 reviews)

Hi, I'm Mai. I have several years of experience as a volunteer guide and I've lived in Finland for half a year. Besides being a guide,I also study architecture as a hobby over the past several years. That’s why I registered on this platform to create an original tour featuring architecture and latest trends for local. Historical Japanese structures such as World Heritage is amazing, but Japan has many wonderful contemporary structures like shrines and museums, which is designed by various architects. I hope to show them with my tour. I was born in Hokkaido and it's been about 10 years since I moved to Tokyo area. I have always had a strong admiration for Tokyo, and have been exploring various attractive spots around the city. That's why I'll not only guide you to the main tourist spots ,but also arrange unique experience according to your preference :) ===== Traveling gives me a chance to get to know how other people live, their culture, and discovering new places . This is why I work as a guide, my goal is to give guests a real "local experience"--like what I've experienced on my travels so far. Don't worry if you are not good at English. Unfortunately, I can only speak Japanese and English, but I will do my best to make your tour as satisfying as possible using gestures and various other ideas. Hope to see you soon!

Tokiko T.

(4 reviews)

Hi there! I'm Tokiko. I'm from Kanagawa, Japan. I am International sake sommelier / #国際唎酒師 International nihonshu tutor / #国際日本酒講師 I'm passionated with Japanese culinary culture! I'm a professional sake instructor, so I can show you a cozy nice bar or restaurant, and introduce about Sake!

Ken T.

(3 reviews)

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Hi, my name is Ken. I am a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in Japan. I’ve been living in Yokohama, west of Tokyo, for more than 20 years. Since 2018 I have been enjoying guiding guests from all over the globe to various attractive places in Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura, Mt. Fuji, and so on. I can also bring you unique experiences such as sake tasting, car factory, beer brewery, fish markets as well as rural town in Miyagi pref., where I was born, by riding on the Shinkansen bullet train. Please think I’m your friend in Japan. Tell me where you want to go, see, or experience. I can customize the tour for you. My hobby is walking and jogging. I made 42K runs 9 times so far, but I take it easy recently:-) Having worked globally in the food industry for 35 years, I love local foods of Japan and other countries. I’ll try my best to make your visit a memorable one. I’m looking forward to meeting you soon!

Popular Kanagawa Private Tours

Selected one-day tour KAMAKURA Popular & Quiet 800 years old Samurai Capital

6 hours

Kamakura, one hour from Tokyo station, thirty minutes from Yokohama, is the town where first Samurai capital flourished between 1185 and 1333. Under the feudal government populist Buddhism and Zen sect was spread. Many temples were built and various Buddha statues were crafted. This one day trip takes you both popular and serene spots in the first city of Samurai including Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple, Hokoku-ji Temple. Great Buddha or Daibutsu, 11.4 meter bronze statue is the most iconic sight in Kamakura. You can duck inside to see how the sculptors pieced the 850-tonne statue together. Hase-dera Temple is famous for a 9 meter high carved wooden 11-faced Kannon statue. According to legend, the temple dates back to AD736, when the statue is said to have washed up on the shore near Kamakura. Hokoku-ji Temple or Bamboo Temple is a Zen temple established in 1334. Moso bamboo grows in the temple and forms a serene garden.

Minkaen:Japan Open Air Folk House Museum-Houses from Samurai days & Shinjuku's Twilight View etc.

6 hours

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!

5 hours

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.

Walking tour along Takatori-yama mountain

5 hours

Easy day trip from Tokyo and Yokohama area. If love hiking, it is must-try tour. The name "Takatori-yama" means "Hawk caught mountain" and dates to the Edo period (17th to 19th centuries). Everybody from kids to adults can enjoy fresh air and breath-taking views. The elevation is not so high--about about 330 feet (100 meters) above sea level. Walking in the forest can relaxing. On a clear day, you can see Mt.Fuji and downtown Tokyo and Yokohama.

Kamakura -Japan SAMURAI government city-

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 ,Great Buddha, Goddess mercy , bamboo garden, tea-ceremony etc.

BEST view walking KAMAKURA Popular & Quiet 800 years old Samurai Capital

Kamakura, one hour from Tokyo station, thirty minutes from Yokohama, is the town where first Samurai capital flourished between 1185 and 1333. Under the feudal government populist Buddhism and Zen sect was spread. Many temples were built and various Buddha statues were crafted.　 This one day trip takes you temples, shrine on your foot. The course includes one hour Ten-en hiking trail. Kamakura is surrounded by hills and full of green. The views from the trail are really gorgeous. Also, you can enjoy visits to Japan’s oldest Zen temple, Bamboo Temple and famous Shinto shrine. Kencho-ji Temple is oldest Zen monastery in Japan and is still active today. Beside the central Butsuden (Budda Hall), the temple has a bell cast in 1252 designated as a national treasure and the juniper grove aged 760 years old. Hokoku-ji Temple or Bamboo Temple is a Zen temple established in 1334. Moso bamboo grows in the temple and forms a serene garden. Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu is most famous shrine of first Samurai capital. Minamoto Yoritomo, the first Shogun who ruled Japan in place of emperor, ordered its construction in 1191 and designed central promenade that lead to the coast.

Seafood,tea ceremony,Karate class visit and history!!!Hot spring resort(optional tour), too!

If you are interested in Japanese history, let's stroll around Ooiso Town to find the atmosphere of good old days in Japan. At lunch time, you can enjoy a variety of fish dishes freshly caught by the port at reasonable price. Let's walk along the seacoast viewing Mt. Fuji if the weather is clear. We visit the site of the house of Mr. Yoshida who was an ex-prime minister It's a politically important historic place. Have a rest enjoying green tea and Japanese sweets in a tea house. You can attend to a Japanese tea ceremony.You can find the serene atmosphere and learn traditional formal manners. You can peep in a Karate class, a typical Japanese martial art which is profoundly impressive. If you'd like to try Japanese local pub, let's drop by a cozy tabern before check-in to your hotel in the evening. An optional tour is available to go to Hakone to enjoy hot spring resort. One day trip or one night is available according to your request. Let's talk it over!

Delightful Yokohama　One day

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8 hours

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.

New Kanagawa Private Tours

Odawara Gourmet Tour

2 hours 30 min

I was living in Odawara for 3 years, I know many places around here. I'll introduce the great Japanese restaurant and or bar! You can enjoy Sushi, Sake, Katsu, Oden, Tendon and so on! Let me know your preference and budget.

Explore Odawara castle and Enjoy Oden lunch (*including meals)

2 hours 30 min

Let's take a wonderful morning walk in Odawara Castle. After walking, you can enjoy Japanese Oden lunch. (a type of Japanese stew) Oden is a popular Japanese food in winter. Odawara is especially famous for Oden.

Explore the fort remains in Sarushima Island

This tour provide you some explorations of the remains of Japanese army after the Meiji Restoration till the 1st World War, while visiting Sarushima Island and exploring the inside of the battleship Mikasa.

Misaki Maguro (Tuna) Dinner and Walking Tour to Miura

5 hours 30 min

Misaki Maguro (tuna) is the general name for tuna that unloaded at Misaki Port located in Kanagawa Prefecture. This is one of the most famous places for tuna in Japan, and has a lot of Tuna restaurants that offers you a fresh, fatty, delicious tuna. It takes 90 mins from Shinagawa Stn. It sounds a bit far away but this port is actually the closest port from Tokyo to enjoy one of the best tunas in Japan. I will also take you to a photogenic place in the area "Jogashima Island".

Visit to a Fresh Veggie Farmhouse in Odawara / Hakone Area

3 hours

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!

Ninja spirit in Kamakura&Enoshima

9 hours

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.

FROM$156/ per group

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Kamakura highlights hotel pickup

8 hours

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.

Great Nature in Hakone

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6 hours

Apart from busy and bustling big town, immerse yourself in the wild nature of Hakone.a very popular tourist resort place located 90 km from Tokyo.There you can enjoy the scenic beauty and breathtaking view of Mt. Fuji with steam gushing out of the pocket of volcano and Lake Ashinoko viewing.

Day Trips from Kanagawa

Tokyo

Hakone

Kamakura

Yokohama

Chiba

Kanagawa Tour Reviews

Manish P.

5 / 5

Apr 15, 2024

Hakone 1day tour

10 hours

Customized

Apr 15, 2024

“Ladies Group”

We are so glad that we had you to guide us for our Hakone Tour. Nobuyuki san was more knowledge about the local area. And also helping us with the driver to drop us at different location then the hotel. Thank you so much for guiding us.

Ali M.

5 / 5

Apr 14, 2024

Customized Tour (April 14 2024)

2 days

Customized

Apr 14, 2024

“She was the best part on our trip in Japan. ”

She is really professional and knows the area! First, she is from Fuji area. This is an amazing benefit of you and your family traveling to Japan and want to have unforgettable memories in Hakone area. Most of our guides' English was Ok. However, Chiharu's English was the best so far. This is very hard to find in Japan. Also, she mentioned that she has a farm here and organizes cooking class. I can't wait to come and visit this place too. Please don't hesitate to book her if you want to make your Hakone and Fuji visit special.

Chiharu O.

(1 reviews)

Thank you so much for the kind review! I truly enjoyed the day with you and your group and also your review encourage me a lot. I am very excited to have more tours, and also seeing you again on my farm! Thank you once again, for choosing me as your partner! I hope everyone has a great time in Japan.

John G.

5 / 5

Nov 2, 2023

Kamakura, the Great Buddha and history walking