Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan with easy access from Tokyo, I'll pick up you at your staying hotel and take you to one day trip to Kamakura which is located about 50km southwest of Tokyo. Kamakura was the seat of the first military government called Shogunate during the period from the end of 12th century to the early 14th century. Then Kamakura has many historical and cultural sites and attracts visitors all over the world as well as Kyoto and Nara.
At your hotel in Tokyo
The temple is also a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1334. Visitors can enjoy walking around bamboo forest and beautiful dry landscape garden as well as matcha tee at the wooden rest house.
This Shinto shrine was established in 1063 by Minamoto Yoritomo who was the founder of Kamakura Shogunate which was the first warrior government in the Japanese history. So the shrine had been regarded as a protector shrine of the warrior families and now the most symbolic sightseeing spots in Kamakura.
Visitors can enjoy shopping traditional souvenirs and Japanese sweets.
An outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing on the ground of Kotokuin Temple. With the height of 13.35meters, it is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.
The temple is an independent temple established in 736 and regarded as sister temple of Hasedera Temple of Nara because the same statues of eleven-headed Kannon are enshrined. Various kinds of flowers are enjoyed and breathtaking panorama of Pacific Ocean is commanded at the observation deck.
JR Yokohama Station at 16:30
guide fee, hotel pick up
Transportation fee for you and guide (about ¥3,000/person), Admission fee for you and guide (about ¥2,000), lunch for you and guide (about ¥1,500)
Most of the temples require admission fee. (¥300~¥500/person)
I am available from 9am to 5pm everyday.
I am flexible to one day trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Nikko if you pay my transportation fee on top of the tour in Tokyo.
“An excellent guide with an excellent itinerary”
Yoshi was a very fun and very informative guide. He waited patiently whenever we had to stop for pictures and gave us a very detailed history of every location we visited. Our group felt very comfortable asking any questions we had throughout the tour. Even beforehand, I asked and gave details about my ideal tour and Yoshi was ready with a plan to discuss within hours. I appreciate all the hard work and thought that went into this tour! Thank you, Yoshi, for being a wonderful guide
Yoshi S.
(35 reviews)Hi Jaciel, Thank you for your warm message. Please enjoy your trip in Japan! best regards, Yoshi
“Travel around Tokyo”
Yoshi is an amazing guide! We learned a lot from him from taking the confusing subway to the cultural history of Japan. He also made a great recommendation where to buy the best and affordable Wagyu akd oyster. Thank you Yoshi!!!
Yoshi S.
(35 reviews)Hi Kristine, Thank you for your warm message. I also enjoyed being with you. I hope you can get to Kamakura and have a traditional atmosphere and beach. Yoshi
“Tokyo with Yoshi”
My husband and I are slow walkers and had not been to Tokyo before. Yoshi was a wonderful guide took us gently around showing off beautiful sites and giving the history which was important. We had a great day thanks to Yoshi.
Yoshi S.
(35 reviews)Hi Deborah, Thank you for a lot walking with me. I appreciate your warm message. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan and Korea. Best regards, Yoshi