Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
Kamakura is called "Kyoto of Eastern Japan", because it used to be the capital of Japan from 12th to 14th century, and the first government by the Shogun, a top of samurai warriors, was located here.
Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments.
In this tour, we will visit three famous temples and one shrine.
Personally, I love Kamakura so much and strongly recommend this tour to you, because there are so many beautiful places here.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Hotel Pick Up
Meet at your Hotel and move to Kamakura by train for about 1.5 hour.
The big Buddha in Kotokuin.
The landmark of Kamakura.This temple was opened in 13th century. (Entrance fee:300 JPY except the guide)
Hase-dera Temple
This temple was built in 8th century and it has a nice Japanese garden, statues of Buddha, view of the Pacific Ocean and a unique cave shrine. In June and July, hydrangea is so beautiful. (Entrance fee:400 JPY except the guide)
Hokoku-ji Temple
This temple was built in 14th century and has a beautiful bamboo forest. It is something different from other temples in Kamakura. ( Entrance fee : 400 JPN except the guide).
Hachimangu Shrine
This shrine was the official guardian shrine of the Kamakura shogunate and worshiped by Samurai as deity of the military.
Move from Kamakura station to your hotel by train.
Good bye at your hotel
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Want to personalize this tour?
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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 and admission fee for the guide
Lunch for the guide
Your transportation cost about 3,000 JPY per person
Your lunch
Your admission fee about 1,100JPY per person
Tour Important Information
We will use public transportation during this tour.
Important message from the supplier
Free pick-up service to your hotel is only in Tokyo metropolitan area, in 23 wards. For other places, the extra charge will be added depending on the distance and the time necessary.
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
About Tour Guide Hideaki M.
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 180 days (492 guests) in 2025, 192 days (531 guests) in 2024, 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 !
Reviews
Susie W.
“Tokyo with a Private Guide using the Subway.”
We had a very interesting day with Hideaki M. visiting a number of places in Tokyo by subway which we would never have got to on our own. He did a great job; setting a pace suitable for Senior Citizens who were very tired, having just disembarked from our ship! Tokyo Government Building Observation Room was a great stop where we enjoyed panoramic views and even got to see Mt. Fuji in all its glory. The visit to Shinjuku Gyoen Garden National Park was very special with many of the Cherry trees still in flower giving some beautiful displays of blossoms and so many other spectacular trees and a finally a visit to the traditional Japanese garden. We stopped for lunch where we had to cook our own food on a hot plate at the table which was a great experience as we have never done that before. The food was really very good, reasonably priced and very tasty! Then it was off to Shibuya Scramble Crossing to enjoy the atmosphere of crossing with many, many people in all directions. By then these Seniors were ready for home so we took our last subway ride for the day and were delivered back to our hotel. Hideaki thank you for your assistance with our shopping along the way and especially helping with collecting our pre-purchased train tickets for our upcoming journey: it was much appreciated. It was a great experience all round, so thank you.
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Hideaki M.
Susie san, Thank you very much for your review. Yes. It was a good day. Sky is clear enough to see Mt. Fuji. Do blue which made cherry blossoms more beautiful. I’m very glad to know you enjoyed the lunch. Enjoy your last several days in Japan!! Hideaki Murayama
Sandra T.
“Kamakura with Hideaki”
Wonderful first day in Japan! Great guide and fantastic experience! Can’t highlight how good it was in words! Fantastic guide!!
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Hideaki M.
Sandra san, Thank you very much for your review. Fortunately, you could enjoy riding a rickshaw before rain. I think both of you chose a good color and design Kimono. Enjoy your trip in Japan!! Hideaki Murayama
Nilan A.
“Wonderful and efficient!”
I loved the tour around tokyo and wished I had more days to explore. My guide Hideaki , was knowledgeable, friendly and explained in detail the various attractions we visited. It was a very pleasant day and was lucky to get a view of the mount fuji from the observation deck. Loved the stroll along the quiet backstreets of tokyo. Absolutely loved the excellent display of various foods at a farmers market especially ,the sushi. I really enjoyed the tour and Thank you Hideaki for your company.
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Hideaki M.
Rajini san, Thank you very much for your review. Yes. It was really a good day. Next time you came to Japan, please stay several days and enjoy Japan more . Hideaki Murayama
$263/ per group
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