One hour train-ride from Tokyo, Kamakura is a historical place where the first samurai government was established in 12 century. There are tens of beautiful temples and shrines in Kamakura. All of them have beautiful Japanese gardens, some of which are famous for its "Hanami", cherry blossoms viewing. I will show you some of the best "Hanami" spots in Kamakura. The date of full blooming differs every year. They usually start blooming late March and end at the beginning of April.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Fujisawa st. in Kanagawa
- I can pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo if you want to. But in this case I have to add one-hour guide fee:5000 yen, because it takes one hour to go to Kamakura from Tokyo.
Enoshima island:
an old sacred island with three old shrines. Delicious sea food and beautiful nature can be enjoyed.
Hase-dera:
Famous for its 11-headed Kannon statue. Its beautiful garden is also famous, especially for its cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.
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 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 eat many kinds of Japanese food and buy good souvenirs.
Engaku-ji:
the second highest rank Zen temple built in the 13th century, which is also full of cherry blossoms in spring.
Ending Point
At Kitakamakura st. in Kanagawa
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide fee,
hotel pick-up fee in Kamakura
transportation fee for you and guide ( about 2000 yen from Tokyo)
entrance fee ( about 1500 yen per person)
lunch ( you and guide )
extra person fee: adult 4000 per person, kids 2000 yen per person
The date of full blooming differs every year. The duration of its blooming also differs depending on the weather. Usually we can enjoy cherry blossoms 7 days before full blooming and 7 days after it.
It takes one hour to go by train from Tokyo to Fujisawa.
Please wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.
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.
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