Kamakura by the sea
Joined 2017
A famous old town of Kamakura is also known for its beautiful beach. This area is called "Shonan ", which is one of the most popular tour spots in Japan, especially for the young people enjoying marine sports. By using Eno-den Line, which is so cute a train and runs mainly by the beach, you can enjoy both old beautiful Kamakra and beautiful modern beach spots.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel or Fujisawa station near Kamakura
Meeting spot :Fujisawa station Ticket Office
Good point to start this tour
Enoshima island
An old sacred island with three old shrines. Like Mont Saint Michel in France, the island is a land-tied island connected by tombolo. Delicious sea food and beautiful nature can be enjoyed, including Hot Spa
Hase-dera
Famous for its 11-headed Kannon statue. Its beautiful garden is also famous.
Near here, we can enjoy many types of Japanese lunch, such as Soba noodle, Ramen noodle or authentic traditional Japanese dishes
Great Buddha
11 meters in height and weighing over 100 ton Great Buddha is located in Kotoku-in garden. One of the symbolic spots in Kamakura.
Hokokuji Bamboo temple
Beautiful and serene temple. You can enjoy Japanese ceremony tea service surrounded by bamboo trees.
Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu shrine
Main shrine built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1180, who was the founder of Kamakura Samurai government.
Komachi Dori shopping street
You can find good Japanese souvenirs and enjoy new and traditional food.
Ending Point
At your hotel or Fujisawa station near Kamakura
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
hotel pick-up fee
transportation fee ( you and guide : about 2000 yen from Tokyo)
entrance fee ( about 1000 yen per person)
hot spa fee ( about 1500 yen per person): optional
lunch ( you and guide )
extra person fee per person: adult 3000 yen, kid 1500 yen
Tour Important Information
To enjoy this tour, you had better walk. You will walk about one hour intermittently. I advise you to wear walking shoes.
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 Kaneo U.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you around my favorite spots in Kanagawa prefecture. I was born in Kanagawa. I spent my whole school life, including university, here in Kanagawa. I worked as a high school English teacher here for 40 years. I love Kanagawa so much. We have many interesting tourist spots, like Hakone, Kamakura, Enoshima and Yokohama.
I got my tour guide license in English in 2009. I am still an English teacher. To give an interesting and impressive lesson to young high school students, I’ve learnt and gathered many kinds of information. I also have a license to teach social studies, so I have a wide range of knowledge about Japanese culture and history. I’m sure to provide you an interesting tour.
Reviews
Gregory O.
“A full day from Enoshima to Komachi-dori”
Full marks to Kaneo. He is knowledgeable, friendly and easy-going. Six hours from Enoshima to Komachi-dori, with many temples and shrines in between is a full and ambitious schedule, but we never felt rushed or overwhelmed. Kaneo has local knowledge and experience, his command of English is excellent and his pacing was spot on. If you are to make the most of Kamakura as day trip destination then you definitely want a local guide with knowledge of the streets and public transit options. Kaneo is just that. The soba restaurant he recommended halfway through provided a welcome respite from the days journey and hit the spot. He was at all times helpful and amiably conversant. My family and I fully endorse the experience and are glad of our choice.
Kaneo U.
Thank you for your good review. Seeing your love for your sister and her family, I felt warm inside. I am happy to know you and your family were satisfied with my guide.
Christine B.
“Great tour of Jaoan”
Ken was friendly and knowledgeable. He was willing to alter our tour according to our needs. Would highly recommend.
Kaneo U.
Thank you for your warm review. Your friends are so friendly, so I can offer new itineraries with warm approval. I hope we can meet again someday.
Cynthia R.
“Full day tour of Tokyo”
Kaneo U. provided us with a comprehensive tour which included all the highlight tourist destinations in Tokyo. We were on the move all day but we also made time to try fresh sushi at the fish market, to relish a serene tea ceremony in a authentic teahouse and we also enjoyed a multi course lunch at a century old Japanese restaurant. So delicious! Our guide was flexible and very willing to accommodate our interests and needs. Kaneo was highly knowledgeable of Japanese history and the significance of the local cultural sites we visited together. He shared this information clearly and answered our questions thoroughly. He also helped us navigate the complex public transportation system. I must add that was very courteous, kind and respectful. We were so fortunate to visit Tokyo during the time when the many parks and avenues were beautifully enhanced by delicate cherry blossoms. We would highly recommend Kaneo as a private guide to assist you in experiencing what this dynamic and amazing city has for first time visitors to discover.
Kaneo U.
Thank you for your warm and long review so quickly offered. I told you I am a “fine-day guy”, but I think you bring incredibly fine and warm spring day to Tokyo. You are amazing. I really enjoy the tour with you and your kind husband.
$247/ per group
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