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Kamakura Private Tour - Kotoku-In Temple (Big Buddha)
Kotoku-In Temple (Big Buddha)
Kamakura Private Tour - Hase-Dera Temple: Japanese Garden
Hase-Dera Temple: Japanese Garden
Kamakura Private Tour - Hase-Dera Temple: Jizo Bosatsu and a lot of baby statues
Hase-Dera Temple: Jizo Bosatsu and a lot of baby statues
Kamakura Private Tour - Hase-Dera Temple: Golden statue of Jizo Bosatsu
Hase-Dera Temple: Golden statue of Jizo Bosatsu
Kamakura Private Tour - Hasedera Temple: Eleven headed Kannon Bosatsu
Hasedera Temple: Eleven headed Kannon Bosatsu
Kamakura Private Tour - Hase-Dera Temple: You can take your photo with a Kannon Bosatsu
Hase-Dera Temple: You can take your photo with a Kannon Bosatsu
Kamakura Private Tour - Hase-Dera Temple: Dry Landscape Garden
Hase-Dera Temple: Dry Landscape Garden
Kamakura Private Tour - Hase-Dera Temple: Hydrangea trail  (Blooming in June)
Hase-Dera Temple: Hydrangea trail (Blooming in June)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option A: Hachiman-Gu Shrine: Main worship hall
Option A: Hachiman-Gu Shrine: Main worship hall
Kamakura Private Tour - Option A: Hachiman-Gu Shrine: Ema on which you write a message
Option A: Hachiman-Gu Shrine: Ema on which you write a message
Kamakura Private Tour - Option A: Hachiman-Gu Shrine: Shirahata shrine where the 1st and 3rd Shoguns are worshipped
Option A: Hachiman-Gu Shrine: Shirahata shrine where the 1st and 3rd Shoguns are worshipped
Kamakura Private Tour - Option B: Hokoku-Ji Temple (Gate)
Option B: Hokoku-Ji Temple (Gate)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option B: Hokoku-Ji Temple (Bamboo forest)
Option B: Hokoku-Ji Temple (Bamboo forest)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option C: Kencho-Ji Temple (Main Gate)
Option C: Kencho-Ji Temple (Main Gate)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option C: Kencho-Ji Temple (The Cloud Dragon on the ceiling keeps watching you.)
Option C: Kencho-Ji Temple (The Cloud Dragon on the ceiling keeps watching you.)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option C: Kencho-Ji Temple (Garden)
Option C: Kencho-Ji Temple (Garden)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option D: Enkaku-Ji Temple (Main Gate)
Option D: Enkaku-Ji Temple (Main Gate)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option D: Enkaku-Ji Temple (Statue of Godama)
Option D: Enkaku-Ji Temple (Statue of Godama)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option D: Enkaku-Ji Temple (Garden)
Option D: Enkaku-Ji Temple (Garden)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option E: Shopping at Komachi Street
Option E: Shopping at Komachi Street
Kamakura Private Tour - Option F: Inamura-gasaki Beach
Option F: Inamura-gasaki Beach
Kamakura Private Tour - Option F: Restauirant at Inamura-gasaki Beach
Option F: Restauirant at Inamura-gasaki Beach
Kamakura Private Tour - Option F: Private Onsen (optional)
Option F: Private Onsen (optional)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option G: Meigetsu-in Temple (Sanmon gate)
Option G: Meigetsu-in Temple (Sanmon gate)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option G: Meigetsu-in Temple (Main temple)
Option G: Meigetsu-in Temple (Main temple)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option G: Meigetsu-in Temple (Goddess of Mercy)
Option G: Meigetsu-in Temple (Goddess of Mercy)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option H:Tokei-ji Temple (Sanmon gate)
Option H:Tokei-ji Temple (Sanmon gate)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option H: Jochi-ji Temple (Sanmon gate)
Option H: Jochi-ji Temple (Sanmon gate)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option H: Jochi-ji Temple ( Study)
Option H: Jochi-ji Temple ( Study)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option H: Jochi-ji Temple (Goddess of Mercy)
Option H: Jochi-ji Temple (Goddess of Mercy)
Kamakura Private Tour - Option H: Jochi-ji Temple (Three Buddhas)
Option H: Jochi-ji Temple (Three Buddhas)

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Kamakura Tour Guide - Yuki K.

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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.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

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 to Kamakura by JR train

I will pick you up near the reception.

12:00 PM

12:00-12:30 The Great Buddha in Kotoku-in Temple

The Great Buddha in Kotoku-In Temple; The 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: 300 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 Great Buddha, this temple was established in 8th century, which has a nice Japanese garden, various statues of Buddha, a deck to overview the Pacific Ocean, and a unique cave shrine. It is also famous for its hydrangea trail which is very crowed in June. (Admission: 400 JPY except the guide)

01:30 PM

13:30-14:30 Lunch

Lunch; We will have a casual Japanese lunch such as vegetarian dishes for monks, or tempura with noodle, steamed rice, grilled eel over steamed rice, sushi, or pork cutlet from 1,500 JPY. If you have any restrictions on foods, please let me know 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 from the following link by clicking (>) in the left window.

Option A. Hachiman-gu Shrine

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

Option B. Hokoku-ji Temple

This temple was estalished in 1334 to commemorate Ashikaga Ietoki who was the grandfather of Takauji who started Muromachi period. The bamboo forest in the 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 except the guide)

Option C. Kencho-ji Temple

This temple was established in 1253 which ranked as No.1 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 established 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 and a garden nearby. (Admission: 300 JPY except the guide)

Option E: Komachi street

Enjoy shopping and foods while walking along the long streets with unique shops of Japanese products and sweets. This street is very popular among local Japanese 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. They have several private Onsen.

(Admission of Onsen: public 1500 JPY +3000 JPY for a private Onsen with reservation )

Option G. Meigetsu-in Temple

This temple was established in 1160 to comfort the sprit of the samurai who died in the first battle between Heike and Genji families. This temple is very famous among local Japanese for its Hydrangea garden. So it's too busy to visit in June but is good to visit in other seasons for quiet and well maintained gardens. (Admission 500 JPY including the guide)

Option H. Tokei-ji and Jochi-ij Temples

Tokei-ji Temple was established in 1285 as a temple of nun i.e. convent. This temple had been offering the refuge for poor wives escaping from their husband until 1902.

Jochi-ji Temple was established in 1281 for Hojo family who governed the later part of Kamakura period and was the rank No. 4 Zen temple in Kamakura.

These temples are not popular yet among foreign tourists but are old hidden authentic temples. I'd recommend these temples, if you are getting tired of crowded popular places. (Admission 300 JPY in Jochi-ji except the guide, No photo allowed in Tokei-ji Temple)

04:30 PM

16:30-18:00 return to your hotel 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.

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Kamakura Tour Guide - Yuki K.

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Yuki K.
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(377 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Yuki K.

I was born and grew up in Yokohama. I used to work in Tokyo for more than 20 years. I became the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter in English in 2013. At first, I had attended a volunteer group which provided a tour of the Imperial Palace East Gardens until 2015. I guided more than fifty times in the garden as a volunteer and studied about Japanese history and culture. Based on this experience, I became a tour guide of this online site in 2015.

Since then, I have guided more than 500 tours in Tokyo as well as Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, Kyoto, Nikko, etc., while improving my tours. My tours are very flexible and I always do my best to customize them according to the interests of my guests. I studied about the places and will provide you knowledge to appreciate them more deeply than just visiting there by yourself or a member of group tours. I like foods and I know many restaurants which provide typical Japanese lunch with reasonable price without waiting too long. Therefore, I am sure that I can provide you the best tours customized to your interests. It will be my great pleasure to help you to enjoy your stay in Japan. So please be my guest!!

Reviews

Would have not made it without YUKI!

Almost overwhelming, but in such a good way! Honestly, we would not have made it through the labyrinth of subways, buses, trains, and train stations without Yuki’s expert guidance. It was so satisfying to do Tokyo like a local!

Celia K.

Yuki K.

Dear Celia Thank you for your review just after our tour to Kamakura. I was worried about Marty for his bad knee but he made it at Hesedera temple to walk up many stairs. I tried to make our public transportations easy but they were crowded sometimes. I'll be glad if my tour helps you enjoy traveling Japan. Thank you for taking my tour. Yuki

A great day in Japan with Yuki!

A huge thank you to Yuki for a wonderful day in Japan! He crafted a personalized itinerary, and the tea ceremony workshop was one of the highlights of our trip. Yuki's extensive knowledge and warmth made the experience truly special. His helpfulness and attention to detail ensured a seamless and enjoyable day. We're so grateful to have had Yuki as our guide.

Carla E.

Yuki K.

Dear Carla Thank you for taking your time to write the review of my tour. I enjoyed the tea ceremony and sushi lunch with your family in Asakusa. The cherry blossoms start to bloom now and I hope you can see their full bloom during your stay. Please make the best of your time in Japan. Please give my best regards to your family. Yuki

Excellent Tokyo tour either Yuki!

My husband and I had the pleasure of touring with Yuki today. We explored the lovely Imperial Palace East Gardens, the Fukagawa Edo Museum, enjoyed a fabulous sushi lunch, the gorgeous Kiyosumi Gardens, and the Hie Shrine. Yuki was especially knowledgeable about the Imperial Palace East gardens. We asked him many questions all day, and he proved patient and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and would definitely recommend Yuki!

Janet H.

Yuki K.

Dear Janet Thank you very much for writing such a good review of my tour. You are the perfect guests for the historical places we visited today. I'm glad if you like the sushi place I found recently. They serve very good fish from Toyosu, the new whole sale market, moved from Tsukiji. Please enjoy your stay in Japan. Yuki

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