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.
At your hotel or Fujisawa st. in Kanagawa
an old sacred island with three old shrines. Delicious sea food and beautiful nature can be enjoyed.
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.
11 meters in height and weighing over 100 ton Great Buddha is located in Kotoku-in garden. One of the symbolic spots in Kamakura.
Beautiful and serene temple. You can enjoy Japanese ceremony tea service surrounded by bamboo trees.
:Main shrine built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1180, who was the founder of Kamakura Samurai government.
You can eat many kinds of Japanese food and buy good souvenirs.
the second highest rank Zen temple built in the 13th century, which is also full of cherry blossoms in spring.
One of the two Michelin Green Guide three star spots. It has a beautiful garden with old temple houses . old tombs, and beautiful flowers. t used to be a nunnery. It is often called "Enkiri-dera" and a married woman could divorce from her husband once she ran into this temple in Edo era.
At your hotel or Kitakamakura st. in Kanagawa
guide fee,
hotel pick-up fee
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.
My working days change according to my another job schedule:part time high school teacher. Please check my calendar.
“Wonderful visit to Hakone with Kaneo”
Our group of six had a wonderful fun packed day visiting Hakone. Kaneo was very kind and helped us navigate with all our bookings for trains and various other modes of transport. He guided us to all the must see spots in Hakone and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Kaneo. He has a very personable nature and all of us felt very comfortable with him. He made sure we were all very comfortable during the trip and it was evident he wanted us all to have a great time which we did.
Kaneo U.
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“Trip to Yokohama ”
Had a wonderful day exploring Yokohama. Kaneo was very responsive prior to our trip and arranged a great itinerary for us. I had wanted to do an authentic Tea ceremony and that was arranged. Went for a great lunch in Chinatown and explored beautiful gardens. Would definitely recommend him highly.
Kaneo U.
(48 reviews)Thank you for your quick and warm review. It was a little hot day but it was luck not to rain. I myself enjoyed authentic tea ceremony practice. I am happy to know you like Sankeien garden. I wish you will enjoy the rest of tour in Japan.
“A good tour of Hakone”
Kaneo was great and communicated the itinerary with me way before our trip. He answered any questions we might have prior to the trip as well. My family and I got a good tour around Hakone in a 8hr time with explanations of the history. We had one full day in Hakone so it was great that someone was able to take us around and I didn't have to try to navigate this all on my own. Saved us time and headaches of getting lost. Thank you again, Kaneo!
Kaneo U.
(48 reviews)Thank you for warming reply. It was miracle that we could enjoy Hakone tour on a fine day in spite of rainy season of Japan. I am really happy to know you and your family were satisfied with my guide.