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Delightful Kamakura
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Joined 2017
Kamakura is one of the most popular places for tourist because of its long history and many scenic spots . I will take you to 4 most popular places among foreigners which are Hohkoku-ji, Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu, Koh-Toku-In(Big Budda), and Hase-dera. But if you have any specific place wish to visit, please let me know. I will make a plan for you. We will take bus, train and walking in this tour.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kamakura station
Kamakura station
This is a JR line station and start point of Kamakura sightseeing.
Hoh-koku-ji Temple: A beautiful bamboo grove
This temple is very famous for nice bamboo grove. You will appreciate quietness and experience very different feeling from atmosphere in this temple
Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu : The symbol of Kamakura
This shrine was built about end of 12th century as a landmark of Kamakura and still is. To reach to the main building, you have to climb steps to entrance of main building. And from in front of the gate of the building, you can have great view of Kamakura. Also, in the precinct, there are garden, ponds, horse training truck, and museums. This is the place you should not miss in Kamakura.
Komachi dori
This street is very popular among travelers because there are many souvenir shops and restaurants along to this street. This is an ideal place to purchase presents. Also, we will take lunch here.
Koh-Toku-In: Big Buddha
Koh-toku- in is a name of temple where a Big Buddah is. This Big Buddah was built about 650yeas ago but there is no documents left which tells about why and who built it. But if you stare at the face of this Big Buddah, probably you feel calm and comfortable mind.
Hase-dera: Temple of flowers and nice view
This temple is famous for flowers all around a year. Also, it has nice garden with a pond. If you like flowers, you should not miss this place.
Kamakura station
End of today's tour
Ending Point
Kamakura station
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Transportation cost from my home to the meeting point
All transportation fee
Lunch, entrance fee.
Total transportation fee will be ￥2620/person which includes round trip from Tokyo to Kamakura.
Entrance fee is total￥700/person
Tour Important Information
Kamakura was built about 800 years ago and the first government let by warriors was found. It has long history and unique atmosphere. Those things attract many people from all over the world. By knowing history of Kamakura, we can enjoy Kamakura much more.
Because of popularity of this town, sometimes we see big crowds in some popular places. Therefore, time management is not easy in high season and weekend.
Also, location of some temples and shrines are in mountain area. It means there are a lot of slopes and stairs Hohkoku-ji and Koh-Toku-In is flat. So anybody can visit and enjoy. But Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu and Hase-dera have a lot of stairs. Especially Hase-Dera is not good for guests with difficulty in walking.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2017
About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.
My name is Hiroshi Yasuo, but Hiro is good enough to call me.
I used to live in abroad total 8 years and visited more than 30 countries for business and pleasure.
And through my experience of visiting all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa, I am very knowledgeable about major tourist places. It means I can help you to make your visit to Japan a very enjoyable one. Also, I like Japanese history and it helps me to explain not only surface explanation of places, but also their background of stories or history of each place. Addition to that, I am very familiar with Japanese railway system. If you give me places you wish to visit, I can tell you the best way to reach those places.
As of Mar 2021, I got Wildness First Aid certification which means I have knowledge of how to treat under emergency situation. Addition to WFA, I understand importance of LNT( Leave No trace) philosophy. It means I respect nature and can help you how to conduct less stress tour for nature.
I understand my role is to make your tour more valuable and enjoyable one.
I hope I can see many people from all over the world.
Reviews
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Anne A.
“Amazing Hike up Mt. Kintoki”
We have been to Japan several times as our daughter lives here and it is always special treat to book a tour with Hiroshi! This was our third tour with Hiroshi and, as usual, it was amazing. Hiroshi is easy to communicate with. He takes the extra time to get to know you and your needs and adjusts the tour accordingly. Hiroshi, to us, is more than a tour guide, he is a friend. Thank you Hiroshi for another wonderful day.
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Hiroshi Y.
Dear Anne Thank you for your great comment about our 3rd tour. Yes, we are now friend and let's share ideas to enjoy our life. Waiting for your next trip to Japan.
Anne A.
“A Wonderful Day in Kamakura ”
We have visited Japan many times and this was our second tour with Hiroshisan! We had a wonderful day learning about the history of Kamakura. Hiroshi is amazing, patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating. If you have the opportunity to book a tour with Hiroshi, you won’t be disappointed!
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Anne Thank you for your great review about the tour in Kamakura. It was delightful for me to guide you second time and I will try to improve my tour by updating information of places to visit. I hope to be your guide again. Best regards Hiroshi
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Trevor B.
“Full day seeing Tokyo Gardens”
Wanted to see the blossom in the main Tokyo Gardens, Imperial Palace etc. Hiroshi picked us up on time at hotel and proceeded to take to and around Tokyo. He was knowledgeable about area and was a great guide for us
Hiroshi Y.
Dear Trevor Thank you for writing a review of my tour in Tokyo. I am glad to know you enjoyed it. If you have another chance to come to Japan, please advise. I want to take you to other places you will enjoy. Best regards
$288/ per group
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