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Kamakura One Day Rapid Tour :Feel the soul of Samurai

Engaku-ji temple:Built in the 13th century. Located very near Kitakamakura station, it's easy to visit.

Matcha; ceremonial powdered green tea: You can enjoy drinking this in a quiet garden here.

Tokei-ji temple:Its founder is the wife of Hojo Tokimune.

Komachi-dori: Shopping street. You can eat many kinds of Japanese food and buy good souvenirs.

Tsurugaoka-Hachiman-gu shrine:The main shrine built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1180.

Hase-dera temple:Its main gate is decorated with a red paper lantern.

Hase-dera temple: You will be impressed by its beautiful Japanese garden here.

Kamakura One Day Rapid Tour :Feel the soul of Samurai

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Joined 2017

Kaneo U.

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(91 reviews)

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Kamakura

Japanese (Native), English

8 hours

Private tour (only you and Kaneo U.)

Up to 6 people

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. You can feel the soul of samurai while you are walking in serene Zen temples and beautiful shrines. I select several spots you can’t miss.

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Kitakamakura station

- Kitakamakura station is one stop before Kamakura station. It is easy to get. I can pick you up at your hotel in Tokyo if you want to. But in this case I have to ask you one-hour guide fee:5000 yen, because it is one-hour train ride from Tokyo

09:10 AM

Engaku-ji temple

the second highest rank Zen temple built in the 13th century, which is also full of cherry blossoms in spring.

09:40 AM

Tokei-ji temple

One of the two Michelin Green Guide Japan 3 star in Kamakura. 'Kakekomi-dera' where abused wives were saved after running into this nunnery.

11:00 AM

Kewai-zaka pass

One of the 7 ancient passes in Kamakura. It's a little wild and steep but you can feel ancient atmosphere here.

11:20 AM

Zeniarai-Benten shrine and Sasuke-Inari shrine:

A little far from the central Kamakura, you can feel the nature of Kamakura by walking.

12:00 PM

Komachi-dori: Shopping street.

You can eat many kinds of Japanese food and buy good souvenirs. We can enjoy lunch here.

01:00 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu

Main shrine built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1180. There are lots of historical spots in the shrine.

02:00 AM

Hase-dera:

Famous its 11-headed Kannon statue. Its beautiful garden is also famous.

03:00 PM

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.

04:00 PM

Hase station

A cute small tarin of Enoden line taken here to go to Fujisawa station.

You can enjoy beautiful ocean view from the train window.

Ending Point

At Fujisawa station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee

hotel pick-up fee

What‘s not included

transportation fee for you and guide ( about 2000 yen from Tokyo)

entrance fee for you and guide( about 1500 yen per person)

lunch ( you and guide )

extra person fee per person: adult 4000 yen, kid 2000 yen

Tour Important Information

To enjoy Kamakura tour, you had better walk. In this tour you will walk about one hour intermittently. I advise you to wear walking shoes.

This tour is a bit of rapid one. So if you want to spend more time at a certain spot than I expected, we may change the schedule a bit.

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

Kaneo U.

4.99 / 5

(91 reviews)

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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 more than 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

Susan B.

5 / 5

Apr 6, 2026

Tokyo,Now &Then

Apr 6, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“Kaneo is THE BEST! ”

Our party of four had a delightful day with Kaneo on his Tokyo Then and Now tour. He was personable, knowledgeable, attentive, with a great sense of humor! How fortunate we were to be blessed to spend the day with him.

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your warm and good review. I myself enjoyed the tour with you. I really appreciate this splendid good weather brought by you.

James V.

5 / 5

Apr 5, 2026

Tokyo Now & Then for James

Apr 5, 2026

Tokyo

7 hours

Customized

“A leisurely day in Tokyo ”

Kaneo was an excellent guide. He contacted us several times leading up to the trip, mainly regarding the cherry blossom situation. He was professional and punctual but also friendly and helpful. We visited the Senso-ji shrine, the Hamarikyu Garden where we had a matcha tea, we had a nice walk along the moat near the Imperial palace where there were lots of lovely cherry blossom trees, and we ended up in the Sumida Hokusai museum. We also had a wander around Tsukiji fish market where we had a very good sushi lunch. He took some photographs for us. Overall, a fantastic day.

Kaneo U.

I am happy to know you are satisfied with my guide. Cherry blossoms season is so complicated. I am glad you could enjoy the last cherry blossoms in Tokyo.

Christina D.

5 / 5

Mar 30, 2026

Tokyo,Now &Then

Mar 30, 2026

Tokyo

8 hours

“Amazing first day in Tokyo”

Kaneo was a great choice for our first full day in Japan. We exchanged several messages before our trip and he understood and planned exactly what we needed. His level of detail was just right for our jet lagged brains and whilst we covered a lot of ground during our day together we were happy with the pace. Kaneo had adapted the tour to suit our need, excluding certain key sites as we were returning and staying closer to these at the end of our trip and adding a requested trip to the tiny Origami museum which we had particularly wanted to see. By the end of the day we felt well happy using the public transport and understood the etiquette of this amazing city. We would definitely recommend Kaneo.

Kaneo U.

Thank you for your warm and good review. Visiting Origami museum was splendid. Because of your request, I could find a good museum to be included to my tour.