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Kamakura Private Tour - The adorable Jizo Buddhas make us smile and relaxed
The adorable Jizo Buddhas make us smile and relaxed
Kamakura Private Tour - Everything is beautiful in Hasedera, even the roofs- Oh, of course you both are:)
Everything is beautiful in Hasedera, even the roofs- Oh, of course you both are:)
Kamakura Private Tour - With the statue of Minamoto-no-Yoritomo, the first Shogun in Japan's history.
With the statue of Minamoto-no-Yoritomo, the first Shogun in Japan's history.
Kamakura Private Tour - Kannon, or goddess of mercy will be waiting for you in Hasedera temple
Kannon, or goddess of mercy will be waiting for you in Hasedera temple
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Kamakura satisfies our mind and stomach!
Kamakura Private Tour - In the bamboo grove of Hokokuji temple
In the bamboo grove of Hokokuji temple
Kamakura Private Tour - Don't miss the chance! (Enoden, street car)
Don't miss the chance! (Enoden, street car)
Kamakura Private Tour - Sagami bay and Mt. Fuji in winter
Sagami bay and Mt. Fuji in winter
Kamakura Private Tour - Sunset viewing Enoshima island
Sunset viewing Enoshima island

Kamakura Highlights with Local Expert - from Tokyo

Day Trip
Kamakura Tour Guide - Tomoko H.

Joined 2018

Tomoko H.
4.95 / 5
(192 reviews)
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Kamakura
English, Japanese (Native)
9 hours
Private tour (only you and Tomoko H.)
Up to 6 people

One day fun excursion to Kamakura, a small, coastal city just one hour south of Tokyo. Sometimes called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments as well as beautiful beach and forestry hills. Refer to this model plan, and I will customize your tour based on your tastes and requests. Count on me, Kamakura specialist!

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

08:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel or at any convenient spot for you in central Tokyo area

08:00 AM

Your hotel or any place of your convenience in metropolitan Tokyo area

- meet and start the excursion

09:20 AM

Kamakura station

- take enoden street car or taxi

09:40 AM

Great Buddha of Kamakura

- a large bronze statue of Amida Buddha in Kotokuin temple

10:30 AM

Hasedera temple

- a lovely Buddhist temple called as Kamakura's Western Pure Land full of seasonal flowers, famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy

12:00 PM

Enoden ride

- fun street car ride along the seashore * we could walk to Gokurakuji temple before that

12:30 PM

local restaurant for lunch

- based on your request

01:30 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine

Kamakura's most important Shinto shrine originally found in the late 11th century walking along Dankazura path, the street I used to walk to my junior high school in teens

03:00 PM

Engakuji or Kenchoji temple

- the site Zen Buddhism started in Japan in the 14th century and where thousands of monks have trained

- the precincts are large and beautiful in every season perfectly maintained by the monks

04:30 PM

Kitakamakura station

- You will find some other lovely ancient Zen temples when you walk to the station.

* We could extend the tour for Yokohama (China town and Minato Mirai area) for a couple of hours based on your request and our discussion

05:00 PM

Tokyo station or any place of your convenience

- the end of the tour

Ending Point

At Tokyo station or any place of your convenience

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

What‘s included

■ guide fee

■ hotel pick-up (in Tokyo metropolitan area)

What‘s not included

■ transportation fee (you and guide): about 3000 yen/each in total, e.g. ① JR round trip between Tokyo and Kamakura(about 2,000 yen/adult) ②Enoden and local bus, etc.

■ lunch

■ admission fee: e.g. Great Buddha (300 yen/adult), Kenchoji temple (500 yen/adult), Hasedera temple (400 yen/adult), etc.

Tour Important Information

■ Please wear comfortable shoes and outfits for walking.

■ It takes about one hour from Tokyo area to Kamakura, so it is recommended to start the tour at 8:00 am (or even earlier.)

■ I'm usually flexible to put 1 or 2 extra hours and make the tour longer or to add Yokohama visit on the way back. Please consult me if you want even on the tour date.

It's my personal story, but I moved from a large city Nagoya to Kamakura with my family when I was 10 years old. Despite a little girl, I instantly noticed how historically interesting the town was and loved the milder climate there. It also surprised me there were so many atmospheric narrow winding streets and slopes. It was the best site for kids to have a little adventure! Since then, I have been walking around the city of Kamakura with friends, family, or even by myself. I know every corner of the city and its seasonal beauties. So, let me know your interests and tastes, and I will make the best itinerary for you.

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
Kamakura Tour Guide - Tomoko H.

Joined 2018

Tomoko H.
4.95 / 5
(192 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Tomoko H.

Hi everyone! Hearty welcome to Japan.

I’m Tomoko.

I am an English-speaking licensed tour guide, and a registered nurse as well.

“Fun Discovering Experience Walking like a Local!” – F-D-E-W-L!

That’s what I suggest.

【Experiences】

My work history is as follows.

1) high school teacher ---12 years

2) nurse--8 years + 2 years as operational manager for Kamakura city vaccination team (during COVID period)

3) tourism related jobs such as tour conducting, guiding, and backyard supporting---10 years

As a tour conductor, I’ve visited about 20 foreign countries (possibly yours?) as well as countless number of towns and villages in Japan.

I’ve enjoyed these jobs while being a mother.

Through these experiences with lots of people from different backgrounds, I've found it a great pleasure to share the joy of learning and experiencing something new!

【Guiding Areas】

<Basic> Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Fuji, Yokohama, Nikko, and other neighboring areas from Tokyo

I’m a specialist in Tokyo and Kamakura as I have lived and enjoyed walking a lot in those cities for decades. To be honest, even after all my years here, I still enjoy exploring like a tourist as Tokyo is such an enormous city with great diversity and is constantly changing.

Kamakura is a historical small city with nice beaches and hills and lots of hidden spots of beauty. Almost every time I go out, I feel I’m still making new discoveries. That’s why I cannot stop exploring.

I would take you to some neighboring areas like Hakone, Yokohama, Nikko, and Mt. Fuji area (Lake Kawaguchiko), etc.

<Based on Requests > *if my transportation & accommodation are covered

Nagoya, Kyoto, Nagano(Nagano city, Snow Monkey park, Kisoji trail, etc.), Hida (Takayama, Shirakawa-go), Kanazawa, Oita, Yamagata, Akita, etc.

My original family is from Nagoya, so I know their culture and even their language(dialect) well. Later in my life, I have lived in Oita, Kyushu(far south west of Tokyo) for nearly 10 years and traveled a lot in Kyushu. I love traveling Tohoku, the northern Japan area, too. I’ve planned and enjoyed visiting many of those local areas in the north, too. So, I could share those experiences with you even while having tours in Tokyo or online.

【Personality and others】

- I love meeting people, listening and talking to them.

- I'm friendly and caring, I hope:)

- I love nature and enjoy hiking and skiing.

- I love seasonal flowers and good local food.

- You will see a lot about Japanese culture, nature, and lifestyle with me.

What has made you decide to come to Japan, by the way? Is it its scenic beauties, exotic culture, history, food, anime, or what else? Is it your business that has brought (or will bring) you here? Let me have a clue and customize your tour. I will make the best tour suggestion for you.

Why don’t you contact me now? I’m looking forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you! Arigato-gozaimas!


Reviews

Fun, full day tour with a true professional

We spent a full day with Tomoko exploring Kamakura and Enoshima as a daytrip from Tokyo. Tomoko knows this area extremely well so she had everything planned out and adapted logistics as the day unfolded. She provided just the right amount and type of commentary on places visited and brought us to a very traditional soba&tempura restaurant for lunch. She is a natural conversationalist and will feel like a friend by end of the day. Her pre-tour communications are extensive as well. We had a great time with Tomoko and saw everything imagined and then some. We recommend Tomoko 100%, 10 out of 10, a top notch tour guide.

Josh K.

Tomoko H.

Thank you for the wonderful review. The Kamakura tour with you and your family was so much fun. Even with jet lag, everyone walked so well! The beautiful bamboo temple, Hachimangu Shrine, lunch and shopping, the Great Buddha and Hase-dera Temple, and then the caves carved by the waves on the back side of Enoshima (where the dragon lives!)—I’d secretly worried we might not make it that far. Since you told me your family’s specific requests and preferences in advance, it made planning much easier. I appreciate your cooperation. Thank you, Joshi, Amy, Caroline, and Adelaide!

GowithTomoko!

Tomoko is a wonderful person and amazing tour guide. Not only do you get an excellent tour guide but you also get the experience of meeting her and spending time with Tomoko! Tomoko has great energy, knows so much about Japan and communicates the information in an interesting and clear manner. Tomoko is enthusiastic and knows how to maneuver around the city to best use the time. She is flexible and paced the day to meet our needs. She will tailor the tour to whatever you want. We wish we would have had more time to spend with Tomoko and will recommend her to all of our friends and colleagues who want a guide in Japan. When we come back we will definitely see her. And I know we'll stay in touch until our paths meet again.

Amy H.

Tomoko H.

Hi Amy, thank you for writing this review so soon after returning from your long trip to Japan—which lasted about three to four weeks. I really enjoyed spending time with you and Doug at the start of your journey, and I was happy we were able to talk so much about San Diego—a city that holds special memories for me. It was also a fun memory how Doug’s comment led to us touring the inside of the National Diet (Capitol) Building. The schoolchildren on the field trip were so cute, weren’t they? I have another hair salon appointment this weekend. I fondly remember how flexible you were with my schedule last month—thanks to that, I didn’t have to go on a two-week college student tour with my hair all a mess. Thank you for the wonderful review. I look forward to seeing you again. Until then, take care and keep in touch! - Tomoko:)

A real first day in Tokyo!

I came to Tokyo with my elderly mother and a healthy amount of anxiety about getting it right. Tomoko dissolved both. Communication beforehand was prompt and warm; the itinerary felt custom-built rather than off-the-shelf. She has a rare instinct for pace — knowing when to linger and when to move on — and a quiet attentiveness that my mother noticed and appreciated. And she is genuinely brilliant company: conversation wandered from sumo to food to Japanese culture with the ease of someone who loves the city and loves talking about it. If your first day in Tokyo is in Tomoko's hands, it's in very good hands.

Beatrix O.

Tomoko H.

Thank you so much, dear Beatrix, for taking the time to post such a wonderful review despite surely being very busy after returning to the UK with your mother. I really enjoyed spending time with you, such a kind and thoughtful daughter, and your mother, who has the heart of a child full of curiosity and humour. We took the train and subway to Meiji Shrine and Asakusa, and we had a great time exploring all kinds of food with you. At the monjayaki restaurant, it was funny how we seemed to be the ones attracting other customers. The monjayaki was better than it looked, wasn't it? Wishing the best to you and your sweet mom, Maureen! - Tomoko

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