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Kamakura: a town you can enjoy more than you imagine
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Joined 2017
This tour is designed for the first visit to Kamakura, which has more than 800 years history. We will cover major spots to enjoy Kamakura including Big Buddha. Kamakura is full of history and culture. In this tour, I will talk about historical and cultural influences of Kamakura era to our current life. The starting time is 9:00am because I assume the guests come from Tokyo area, and it takes about 1 hour from Tokyo.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Kamakura station
- JR Kamakura station exit
Kamakura station
This is the starting point of this tour. We will take Eno-den from this station.
Ko-Toku-In temple
This temple is famous for a Big Buddha which is a symbol of Kamakura. Big Buddha was built 1252. You will be surprised by the size of Big Buddha.
Hase-Dera temple
It is said this temple has 1300 years history and famous for a nice garden and flowers all around the year. You can enjoy nice and quiet atmosphere and enjoy a garden designed to express the world of Buddhism. And the main Buddha's statue has 11 faces made from one tree. This is the one you can not miss.
Komachi-dori street
This street is one for shopping and eating. Many small stores and restaurants are available. The length is about 400 meters (a quoter mile), but it will take more than a hour to go through. Good place to enjoy lunch.
Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu
This is a big shrine built in 1180 by the first Shogun in Kamakura era and the landmark of Kamakura. This is a good place to know about Japanese history.
Ho-koku-ji temple
This temple is famous for bamboo grove. This is a good place to enjoy tranquil atmosphere
Kamakura station
This is the ending point of the 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 Guide home to Kamakura station
Transportation cost in a tour
Meal and drink
Admission fee (Total 1000 yen/ person). Guide is free of charge
Tour Important Information
In this tour, we will visit major tourist spots by using public transportation. It means a crowd is expected in many places.
Since a decent distance of walking is involved, I recommend to wear comfortable shoes.
To take lunch, we may have to be in a line.
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
$290/ per group
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