Kamakura tour of fantastic, historical and magnificent spots
This tour include the "Daibutsu" the traditional Japanese craftsmanship skill applied, Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine whose deity is the founder of the Kamakura Shogun established in 12th Century, Hasedera Temple which is the Paradise of the Pure Land with beautiful flowers and the biggest wooden sculpture of Hase Kannon and Hokoji-temple by enjoying beautiful bamboo forest and powered tea.
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 Tokyo
- At your hotel in Tokyo
The Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple to feel Japanese traditional craftsmanship skill
The Great Buddha(13.5 meters, 121tons)” is one of the major landmarks and the most popular tourist spot in Kamakura.
“The Great Buddha” was completed to build up in 1243 and has been sitting in Kamakura for more than 760 years.
Hasedera Temple to see various beautiful flowers and Hase kannon
Hasedera temple is said to have been constructed to enshrine Kannon in 736. Hase Kannon is the biggest wooden sculpture in Japan. It is 9.18 meters high. It is an eleven header Kannon. Each face has a different expression because Kannon is listening to the wishes of all types of people. Various beautiful flowers: 2500 Hydrangeas of more than 40 different kinds in rainy season, Cherry blossoms in spring, Lotus flower and lilies in early summer & midsummer, Autumn leaves and bush clovers in autumn and Plum blossoms from winter to early spring.
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine to feel magnificent and traditional architecture
The founder of Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine was Minamoto Yoritomo who was the first Samurai Shogun of Japan and founded the Kamakura shogunate in the 12th century. You can see various spots inside the shrine such as Torii gate, Genpei pond, Taikobashi bridge, - Hata-age Benzaiten shrine and Worship hall.
Hokokuji-temple to see beatuful bamboo forest, dry landscape garden and take powered tea.
This temple was constructed in 1334 and it is famous as Zen temple, tea house and bamboo forest. This is also famous for dry landscape garden, lots of moss which show light and shade contrast, corridor style tomb.
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Want to personalize this tour?
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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,
Pick-up fee at your staying hotel in Tokyo,
Transportation fee during this tour for you and a guide in case you move from hotel in Tokyo to Kamakura using JR train: JPY1880/ adult,
Kamakura free path ticket inside Kamakura city for you and a guide: JPY800/ adult,
Entrance fee for you: Great Buddha: JPY300/ adult,
Hasedera-temple: JPY400/ adult,
Hokokuji-temple: JPY300/ adult,
Lunch fee,
Tour Important Information
1) For fairly long walking of sight-seeking, please put on the shoes to walk with ease.
2) Please prepare the cash to spend any train riding, lunch and souvenir.
3) I prepared the blog of Kamakura with photos and detail explanation each shown as below,
Blog titles: Great Buddha and Various Historical and Cultural Spots in Kamakura
Important message from the supplier
I am now focusing tour guide area for East Japan area such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Hakone, Kamakura, Mt.Fuji, Nikko, Gunma, Saitama and Kanazawa.
However, I can support you for one day trip of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara and Himeji from Tokyo.
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 Kashima H.
I am Kashima. I have gained the Government Licensed Tour Guide authorization in 2017/2.
I passed a licensing examination of Kyoto Tourism Culture Certification Test 3rd grade in 2023.
I passed a licensing examination of Tokyo city guide in 2023.
I had worked for one of biggest Electric Company in the world which manufacture various type of Electrical products. I had a task roll of design development of Semiconductor for Video movie appliance in Japan and semiconductor marketing for 5 years in USA. Secondly, I had worked for one of big grovel Electric part Company which manufacture connectors for Electrical appliance usage. I had a task roll of quality assurance cooperating with the grovel college including USA, Europe (Ireland, Germany, France), China and Eastern Asia. As a result, I have communicated with people from different countries and I have become interested in introducing Japan to them. That is why I made decision to become an English tour guide.
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By introducing Japan to non-Japanese tourists, I would like to do my best to serve the best customized private tours in Japan that you and your family are looking forward to enjoying the fantastic experience as below.
1) Sightseeing of natural scenic spots, historical landmark (Temples, Shrines, Palace, Gardens) and cultural assets (Paintings, sculptures, swords and so-on)
2) Strolling of the bustling streets & towns
3) Traditional town atmosphere experience
4) Japanese Modern Architecture in both Tokyo,
5) Experience of Traditional performing arts & events enjoyment such as Kabuki, Sumo-training, tea ceremony and Ninjya training
6) Famous relaxation spots enjoyment such as Onsen and Japanese bar
7) Crafts art of Japan experience such as Sake brewery and Bonsai museums
8) Enjoyment for kids such as Amusement facility (Anime, Games, Comics), shopping of latest trendy goods, entertainment café and so-on.
9) Night-time foods and drinking enjoyment in Food market & Drinking streets
Reviews
Karen T.
“Cherry Blossoms ”
Kashima H. was a great guide and communicator. Before we arrived he told us the cherry blossoms were early this year so with our permission he would take us to several spots of late blooming trees. We were happy with the spots chosen and enjoyed going on the Tokyo subway with him too. He found a ramen restaurant for us at Ueno Station. We very much enjoyed the tour and recommend Kashima H. to be your guide.
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Kashima H.
Karen san, Thank you very much for your upmost evaluation review for me. I am very much pleased that you could enjoy and satisfy the late-blooming cherry blossoms viewing such as the area of Ueno park and Shinjuku Gyoen garden. We also could exchange various funny conversation each other. Thanks, Kashima
Christina P.
“Fun day at Mt.Fuji!”
Kashima was a great guide! Although we had rain, Kashima was very accommodating to adjusting our itinerary and he had a lot of knowledgeable facts and insights to share. He even had fun materials, like a brief Japanese language guide. We recommend him!
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Kashima H.
Christina san, Thank you very much for your upmost review for me. We enjoyed Mt.Fuji viewing and surrounding beautiful nature spots such as Fugaku-Fuketsu/caves , Ohishi park and Oshino Hakkai. Even a rainy day in the afternoon, we could see the perfect Mt.Fuji in the morning during our tour. We were very much pleased of the miracle. Thanks to your family strong curiosity for Japan, we could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I hope that you visit Japan again in near future so that I can introduce other nice tour spots for you. Thanks, Kashima
Edward O.
“Gunma Tour ”
Knowledgeable guide with lots of experience. He made a change for viewing Sakura which was a good decision which increased the cost of our van. Says that transportation company increased the cost due to the change but I can’t recall being notified of this change. Was also charged with 2900yen of tolls which I paid but was never told about this prior. I paid all of this but don’t think I was told ahead of time
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Kashima H.
Edward san, Thank you very much for your excellent review for me. We visited Tomioka Silk Mill, Takasaki Daimonya, Daruma, Shiraijuku Yaezakura street and I am pleased that you could enjoy there. Also, we tasted the specialty food of Gunma as Mizusawa Udon noodle that was good for you, I think. We could talk and exchange various information about every tour spots. I am sorry to bother you about the Van taxi fee payment. I hope that you could continue to enjoy your tour in Japan. Thanks, Kashima
$281/ per group
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