Kamakura One-day - The Essence of Japanese Arts & Culture
Kamakura is a town known as "Kyoto of Eastern Japan," because it has numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. In this one-day tour, you can savor the traditional Japanese arts and culture of Kamakura Shogunate - the first Japan's feudal government that prospered 800 years ago!!
Please be noted that the spots to be visited can be arranged per your request. The following time table is just an example for your consideration.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in the central Tokyo (within the twenty-three wards of Tokyo)
09:00 AM Meet at Your Hotel in the central Tokyo (within the twenty-three wards of Tokyo)
10:40 AM JR Kamakura Station
10:40 - 11:10 AM Komachi Street
11:10 - 11:40 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu (one of the most fanmous Shinto shrines in Japan)
11:40 - 12:10 Walking to Zeni Arai Benten
12:10 - 12:40 Zeni Arai Benten (special shrine you can make a prayer for your good financial luck)
12:40 - 13:10 Walking to Kotoku-in temple
13:10 - 14:00 Lunch near Kotoku-in temple (choice from Japanese cuisines)
14:00 - 14:30 Kotoku-in temple (one of the three great buddha statues in Japan)
14:30 - 14:40 Walking to Hase temple
14:40 - 15:30 Hase temple (Japan's largest wooden image of Boddhisatva Kannon - the eleven-faced goddess of mercy)
15:30 -15:40 Walking to Hase Station of Enoden line
15:40 - 15:50 Move to Kamakura Station
15:50 - 17:00 Move to the train station nearest from your hotel
Ending Point
At the train station nearest from your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/27970/88717.jpg)
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up fee, lunch fee for guide
transportation fees for you and guide, lunch fee for you, entrance fees for you and guide,
Reference (expected costs)
- total transportation fee: about 2,500 yen per person
- lunch: about 1,500 yen per person
- total entrance fee: about 1,000 yen per person
Tour Important Information
Important message from the supplier
You are kindly requested to pay for my transportation fee.
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
About Tour Guide Kozo Y.
Hello! I'm Kozo. I'm currently living in Chiba, which is one of the biggest cities in Japan and located in the suburbs of Tokyo. So, I can guide you to the sightseeing spots in Tokyo and the suburbs, which include Asakusa, Nikko, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, and more. In those places, you can experience traditional Japanese culture and beautiful sceneries.
I'm originally from Kobe, one of the major cities in the western part of Japan. So, if my schedule permits, I may also guide you to the attractive spots in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, and Kobe.
I took a Master's degree in chemical engineering at the University of Tokyo and an MBA degree at the University of Massachusetts. I am a professional engineer in industrial engineering, an industrial safety consultant, a registered management consultant, and a licensed guide-interpreter. I have been working for a Japanese chemical company for many years. So, if you are interested not only in Japanese culture but also in technologies and businesses in Japan, I may be a good company. :)
As a part of my job as an engineer, I often travel outside Japan. The countries that I visited last year are Singapore, China, the United States, Mexico, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. Among them, Singapore is my frequent destination. Also, in the past, I visited Spain, Italy, England, France, Hungary, India, Canada, Korea, Taiwan, etc. So, if you are from one of those countries, you may ask me how I felt when I visited your motherland. :)
Okay, thank you for reading my self-introduction to the end. I hope I have a chance with you!
$155/ per group
Other Popular Day Trip Tours in Kamakura
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/759/19456.png)
Kahoko's Excursion from Tokyo to Kamakura
Kamakura is an old enchanting city which used be a capital of Kamakura shogunate , the first shogunate in Japan. There are beautiful and tasteful spots . The most famous and handsome giant Budda, Daibutsu comes first, then Hase temple with an elegant garden and unique cave. After lunch, you'll visit Hokokuji temple famous with wonderful bamboo forest,lastly Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine with a great view. Also , you can enjoy shopping in Komachi shopping street. You can enjoy a memorable day .
Kahoko's Excursion from Tokyo to Kamakura
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/1289/122756.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/546/89449.jpg)
One day trip to Kamakura
Kamakura is a very popular tourist destination and has a lot of beautiful places such as Buddhist temples with gardens, and Shinto shrines. The city has a lot of Japanese restaurants which offer lovely dishes. We’ll visit some of the most popular spots in Kamakura, such as Hokoku-ji temple (with a bamboo garden), Hase-dera temple (one of the oldest temples in Kamakura), and Kotoku-in temple which is well known for the Great Buddha. I hope you have a lovely day in Kamakura!
One day trip to Kamakura
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/309/123765.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/2702/180640.jpg)
Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
Kamakura is called "Kyoto of Eastern Japan", because it used to be the capital of Japan from 12th to 14th century, and the first government by the Shogun, a top of samurai warriors, was located here. Kamakura offers numerous temples, shrines and other historical monuments. In this tour, we will visit three famous temples and one shrine. Personally, I love Kamakura so much and strongly recommend this tour to you, because there are so many beautiful places here.
Exciting Kamakura - One Day Tour from Tokyo
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/8618/43504.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/480x480/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/4540/77640.jpg)
Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
A private Kamakura with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where first Samurai government ruled. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, making Kamakura unique place. Seasonal Special OPTIONs【 Enoshima Island Lit-up Events 】, check the details on itinerary. Winter : November 22, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/160x160/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/profiles/19656/130848.jpeg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/5172/88713.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/5172/88711.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/5172/88712.jpg)
/filters:strip_exif()/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:quality(50)/gowithguide/tours/5172/88694.jpg)