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Best Memories of Kamakura

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Kamakura used to the capital of Japan during 12th to 14th century. It was the first period governed by the samurai warriors; Shoguns.Since samurai practiced Zen Buddhism, there are many Zen Temples which were built before those in Kyoto.

Kamakura Tour Guide - Yuki K.
Yuki K.
4.77 / 5
(347 reviews)
10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel

- I will meet you near the reception. I will show your name on my iPad.

The following is a standard plan with optional places you can choose. Approximate time durations are also shown.

10:00 AM

10:00-11:30 Hotel pick up and Transport from Tokyo to Kamakura by JR train

I will pick you up near the reception.

12:00 PM

12:00-12:30 The Big Buddha in Kotoku-In Temple

The Big Buddha in Kotoku-In Temple; The big Buddha was built in the 13th century, which is the most popular site in Kamakura. It is a statue of Amida Buddha who helps everyone in need to be reborn in the Heaven (Admission: 200 JPY except the guide)

12:30 PM

12:30-13:30 Hase-Dera Temple

Hase-Dera Temple; It is about 10 minutes walk from the Big Buddha, this temple was built in 8th century, which has a nice Japanese garden, statues of Buddha, view of the Pacific Ocean and a unique cave shrine. It is also famous for its hydrangea trail. (Admission: 400 JPY except the guide)

01:30 PM

13:30-14:30 Lunch

Lunch; We will have a casual Japanese lunch with Tempura for about 1,500JPY per person. If you want any special lunch, please ask me before the tour.

03:00 PM

15:00-16:00 Your choice of one place from the following options.

You can find pictures of these places by clicking (>) in the left window.

Option A. Hachiman-Gu Shrine

This shrine was built in 1063 for Minamoto Family who governed Japan in the 12th century. This shrine is very popular for Japanese people to visit in new year days. (Admission free)

Option B. Hokoku-Ji Temple

This temple was built in 1334 to commemorate Ashikaga Ietoki who was the grandfather of Takauji who started Muromachi period. The bamboo forest of Hokoku temple is something different from other places (Admission: 300 JPY except the guide). You can drink a cup of Japanese power green tea with sweets with the view of the bamboo forest. (Extra fee: 600 JPY)

Option C. Kencho-Ji Temple

This temple was built in 1253 which ranked the highest Zen temple in Kamakura. You can see and take pictures of the marvelous Cloud Dragon in the ceiling which is as good as the one at Tenryu-ji Temple in Kyoto. (Admission: 500 JPY except the guide)

Option D. Enkaku-ji Temple

This temple was built in 1282 which ranked 2nd highest Zen temple in Kamakura. You can see and take a picture of the statue of Shaka in the main worship hall. (Admission: 300 JPY except the guide)

Option E: Komachi street

Enjoy shopping at many unique shops of Japanese products, very popular for local women.

Option F: Inamura-gasaki Beach

If it is very fine, you can see Mt. Fuji from this beach.

If you come here, you will find a cozy restaurant for lunch and may try an Onsen (hot bath) next to the restaurant.

04:30 PM

16:30-18:00 return to Tokyo by JR train

06:00 PM

At your hotel

End of the tour

Ending Point

At your hotel

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick up

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What‘s not included

Transportation cost of you and the guide (3,000 JPY per person)

Lunch of you and the guide (about 1,500 JPY per person)

Entrance fee of you (Big Buddha: 200 JPY, Hase-Dera: 400 JPY, Hokoku-Ji: 300 JPY, Kencho-Ji: 500 JPY, Enkaku-Ji: 300 JPY)

Tour Important Information

Most of the temples close about 16:00 to 17:00.

- The tour guide is not available on Monday.

- Please, send a direct message to the tour guide for confirming the availability before booking

Not available on Mondays.

Important message from the guide

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There is little restriction due to COVID 19 in 2023. I was vaccinated six times with the Pfizer one.

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Kamakura Tour Reviews

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Anthony B.

5 / 5
Apr 13, 2024

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Tokyo
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“Great English ”

Yuki was very punctual very informative and did a great job finding what we wanted His English was excellent. We enjoyed our time with him Would recommend

Anthony B.

Yuki K.

(347 reviews)

Dear Anthony, I appreciate your review within the tour day. Tsukiji is getting more and more crowded with foreign tourists for Japanese foods. I took you places without long line for Japanese beef and ramen. You missed my favorite sushi place but next time maybe. Thank you for taking my tour. Yuki

M

Michael A.

5 / 5
Apr 6, 2024

One day Door to Door tour of Kyoto from Tokyo

Tokyo
13 hours

“Great experience seeing highlights of Kyoto”

Yuki was a knowledgeable guide and very personable. He customized our tour to hit the major highlights of Kyoto at an efficient pace that allowed us to learn about the sites and cover as much as possible. I would highly recommend this day trip from Tokyo to Kyoto with Yuki.

Michael A.

Yuki K.

(347 reviews)

Dear Michael, Thank you for your review just after our tour. It was a long day but everything went well with your help. Thank you for taking my tour. Please give my best regards to your mother. Yuki

Robert E.

Robert E.

5 / 5
Apr 4, 2024

One day Door to Door tour of Kyoto from Tokyo

Tokyo
13 hours

“Wonderful day ”

A peaceful experience with Yuki . We took our time in visiting unique world heritage cities . To see where modern Japan transformed itself in 1867at Nino-Jo castle to end its 200 years of isolation from the rest of the world

Robert E.

Yuki K.

(347 reviews)

Thank you for writing your review during our return trip from Kyoto Thank you very much for taking my tour Yuki

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