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Kamakura by You: Customized Private Exploration
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Joined 2025
Just a short train ride from Tokyo, Kamakura offers the perfect escape into history, culture, and coastal charm. On this trip, we’ll stroll through peaceful shrine grounds, stand in awe before the Great Buddha, and sample some of Kamakura’s local foods. Whether you’re into nature, tradition, or just good food, this little adventure has something for everyone!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Meet at Kamakura Station (East Exit)
- Brief introduction and overview of the day. Optional: Grab coffee from a local café nearby
Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine
Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine with over 800 years of history.
Learn about historical heritage, walk the grand approach, stroll down the beautiful ponds, and enjoy seasonal gardens.
Komachi-dori Street Stroll
The shopping alley is filled with not only delicious snacks but also many handmade crafts. At your choice, we can either walk around trying finger food or having a local lunch. Need to fill up the energy before we depart for Hase Temple and Budda!
Hasedera Temple
Lush temple with sea views, 11-headed Kannon statue, and a serene cave.Garden paths and koi ponds create a calm atmosphere. A Must-visit temple in Kamakura area.
We can either get there by local bus, enoden train or walk.
Hokokuji Temple/Kotoku-in Temple (Great Buddha)/Tea break
Depending on time and situation, we can either explore more around Kamakura area to visit temples and/or the Great Buddha or we can sit down and enjoy an authentic tea ceremony and Japanese dessert.
A good matcha tea after a walk is the best.
Return to Kamakura Station by bus/train
Ending Point
Farewell at 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
This includes a guide fee
This does not include transportation fee (bus or train).
This does not include snack or lunch for you or the guide (please include it on the day)
This does not include admission (for example, 500 JPY per person for Hase Temple Entrance, 300 JPY per person for Kotoku-in)
Tour Important Information
This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
The itinerary can be customized and we can decide to stay at certain areas longer or shorter based on your situation
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 2025
About Tour Guide Carrie K.
Hello travelers!
My name is Carrie, and I’m thrilled to introduce myself and share my journey with you.
I'm a native Chinese speaker, fluent in both English and Japanese. I've been living in Japan for over a decade and now reside in the beautiful Miura Peninsula. Miura is a hidden gem for travelers seeking a peaceful getaway close to Tokyo, known for its broad beaches, rugged coastline, fresh tuna, and scenic farmland. I’d love to show you around and help you discover a different side of Japan—local, tranquil, and full of natural beauty.
I’ve also lived in Kamakura and am familiar with many areas across Kanagawa. If you’re interested in exploring beyond Miura, feel free to reach out! With my multilingual skills, deep understanding of Japanese culture, and hands-on experience, I’d love to help you create unique experiences and lasting memories as we explore Japan’s stunning landscapes together.
Reviews
Lynette W.
“Yokohama Chinatown”
Carrie was an excellent guide! She met us at our hotel and gave us excellent service. Her smile and cheerfulness made our tour even more enjoyable. She was always considerate of our needs. We highly recommend her services without hesitation.
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Carrie K.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was such a pleasure meeting you and showing you around. I’m really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour. Speaking with you also made me really want to go back to the U. I hope our paths cross again someday soon!
Marie R.
“Fun Energy & Great Food”
We contacted Carrie with a last minute effort to fill one of our open/unplanned days in Yokohama with more than us strolling around, wondering where some of the fun places Yokohama has to offer. Carrie responded to our initial message quickly and after a brief look at her schedule, she was able to accommodate our tour request. She offered two meeting locations and arrived about 10mins early (we only know that cause we arrived 20mins early, not being 100% sure of our train commuting skills lol). We decided on a day (4 hour) tour of ChinaTown and let me tell you, we could have explored 6-8 hours with Carrie’s guidance. She started off telling us about the gates at the entrance/exits to begin our tour and then it was food option after food option! (Come to ChinaTown hungry, very hungry… like skip dinner the night before kinda hungry). We stopped in to have our birth dates explored and explained our past, present, and futures (which was spot on for the most part! Eek) After sampling some more tasty treats, Carrie took us to two different temples, each having different meaning, which she explained in great detail that we appreciated. Afterwards, we enjoyed a tea set and an array finger foods at a local spot and finished our tour with a 30min foot massage. All in all, we had an amazing day with Carrie. She has a great bubbly and lively vibe, is talkative (but not too much), and willing to share all her favorite spot in ChinaTown. We definitely recommend her as a guide and will be using her in the future when we return to Japan!!
Carrie K.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so happy to hear you both enjoyed exploring Yokohama Chinatown with me - Keep the fortune reading notes ;) I had such a fun time chatting, tasting, and laughing with you along the way!! Wishing you both safe travels, and I’ll look forward to welcoming you back to Japan someday very soooooon.
$161/ per group
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