Hidden shrine on hiking route

Ancient Zen Buddhist temple leading to hiking route

Walking beside bamboo bush

With the statue of the first Shogun, samurai leader

Cave to an ancient shrine

Why don't wash your money?

Stairs to another ancient shrine

He kindly explains us the meaning of foxes here.

Encounter with Great Buddha descending the hill

Sea is close by - some people enjoy washing their feet, not just their money, hahaha

Bay view with Enoshima island and Mt. Fuji

Kamakura Day Hike with Local Expert

Name: Kamakura Day Hike with Local Expert
Brand: GoWithGuide
Price: 379.59 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (103 reviews)

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Kamakura

9 Hours

up to 5 people

English ( Business ), Japanese ( Native )

Private tour (only you and your guide)

Walking / Public Transportation Tour
( Contact guide for other options )

Kamakura is a small, quiet, lovely town, one hour south of Tokyo. It was Japan's political center long time ago. This tour is especially recommended for nature lovers who seek day-escape from busy Tokyo. It covers many hidden spots never attained with a large group tour. You will visit some famous spots like the Great Buddha as well. Kamakura is my hometown when I spent half of my life and I still often visitt to see my family. I'm sure you can enjoy the area just like locals do.

Itinerary

Feel free to personalize this offer with Tomoko.

08:00 AM

Your hotel or any place of your convenience in Tokyo

- Meet up and get ready for hiking
- ride train to Kamakura direction
09:30 AM

JR Kitakamakura station

- start waking/hiking
10:00 AM

ancient Zen temples and local Shinto shrines (such as Tokeiji, Jochiji, Zeniarai Benten shrine, etc.)

- 150-minute attractive, relaxing hiking trail in great nature visiting acient Zen temples, local hidden shrines, and some other scenic, historical spots on the way (the time might be extended)
- I'll show you some options and visiting spots will be decided depending on your interest
12:30 PM

Great Buddha (Daibutsu)

- Icon of Kamakura
- Large bronze Buddha statue cast in the 13th century- National Treasure
*200 yen/adult
13:10 PM

Local restaurant

Lunch / if we snack along the hiking trail, it can be skipped or postponed
14:30 PM

Hasedera temple / Enoden street car ride / Seaside / Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine

- the rest of your attractions and destinations are up to you
- I will explaing the options
17:00 PM

JR train station (Kamakura or Ofuna)

- the end of the tour
- I'll explain how to go back to your hotel. No worries!

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Departure & Return

Starting time 08:00 AM ( recommended ) Flexible

Meeting Point At your hotel or at any major station convenient for you in central Tokyo

Ending Point JR station (Kamakura or Ofuna) depending on the itinerary

Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

■ guide fee
■ hotel pick-up

What‘s not included

■ transportation fee (you and guide): e.g. ① JR round trip between Tokyo and Kamakura (2000 yen/adult) ② Enoden 2 rides (about 500 yen)
■ lunch
■ admission fee: e.g. Great Buddha (200 yen/adult) Hasedera temple (400 yen/adult)

Important

★ Travel insurance is not included in our tours. I would recommend you take out your own travel insurance just in case of any unexpected accident, loss, or damaging others' property. You can find the counter of a few insurance companies at the airport when you arrive.

★ Free pick-up service to your hotel is only in Tokyo metropolitan area, in 23 wards. For other places, the extra charge will be added depending on the distance and the time necessary.

★ For the evening tour, some extra charge(25%) might be added depending on the time.

☆I could start our tour from early in the morning like 7 or 7:30 if you prefer. For details, please contact me before booking.

☆Kamakura Hiking trails are partially unavailable due to the damaged pathways caused by the typhoons hitting the area in September & October, 2019.

※The pictures of my previous guests on my web-page are posted only after securing their consent.

■ Please wear comfortable shoes and outfits for hiking. Short pants and short-sleeved shirts are NOT recommended for your safety and comfort.
■ Let me remind you that we need to change the itinerary if the weather is unfavorable. I will suggest some other alternative plans in that case.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 30 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make changes after I book?

Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email

Starting and ending points of the tour.

After you secure your booking, the starting and ending points of your tour can be customized to your convenience (ex.: your hotel, nearby stations, etc.). Don't worry, we will take care of you! Some tours may have an extra fee for this service, make sure to check the tour page.

What happens after I book a tour?

After booking a tour, the guide will accept (or decline) your booking within 24 hours. Then you will be noticed by email from GoWithGuide.

Is the price per person or per group?

The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.

Can I add more people to my booking?

Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.

Will there be other tourists in my tour?

No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.

Can the guide pickup me at the airport?

Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.

I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?

Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.

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Reviews ( 103 )

4.9 (103) Reviews

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Very Good		8%
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Shiori ( Business ) Australia

Shiori Australia ( Business )

Excellent

11 months ago

“ We had a great time! ”

Tomoko is vey good guide. We really had a great time.

Tomoko:

Thank you for your great review just after the tour, Shiori-san. I'm glad to hear you all enjoyed the day in Enoshima & Kamakura. I felt blessed sharing great time with your group and working with you. Anytime you plan business trip, feel free to contact me. Looking forward to working with you again:)

Janice ( Couple ) United States

Janice United States ( Couple )

Excellent

11 months ago

“ Tokyo by Tomoko ”

We had a delightful time exploring Tokyo with Tomoko. She is very knowledgeable and fun! Great for history buffs! Highly recommend her tour!

Tomoko:

Thank you for your great review, Janice. Glad to hear you enjoyed the walking tour. Yes, we walked a lot visiting lots of beautiful historical spots and experienced seasonal fun and culture. I really enjoyed talking with you and Judy on various topics. I’m sure you’ve had more experiences in Kyoto and will in Nagano?　Thank you again and hope to see you again.

Paul ( Family ) Australia

Paul Australia ( Family )

Excellent

11 months ago

“ Walking Tour ”

We had a large group of people but Tomoko very skillfully managed to keep us all togther as we made our way around to the various sites using the train system. Tomoko was a mountain of knowledge and we all enjoyed our day with Tomoko very much.

Tomoko:

Hi Paul! Thank you so much for the great review and for all your cooperation and positive views(even running for the museum together) while touring around the busy market and downtowns. I really enjoyed the beautiful day with you all ? Please tell my gratitude to your brother, Mark, about giving me the opportunities to share our culture and history by his asking a lot of spontaneous questions on the way. Best wishes to you, your family, and your friends.

Ian ( Couple ) United Kingdom

Ian United Kingdom ( Couple )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Highlights of Tokyo ”

I could tell just by listening to Tomoko's video that she was the person for us. She had a lovely personality and after only being with her for an hour or so, you felt that you had known her for a long time. She took us to some amazing places that no one on their first visit to Tokyo would ever know about. The metro system is very confusing and her knowledge of that was brilliant. I had asked for her to take us for a suchi lunch and she did take us to a really lovely restaurant. We also had some street food with her at the end of the day. She also took a lot of photos of us which she sent to us when she returned home. I fully recommend Tomoko as a guide, she was wonderful.

Tomoko:

Thank you for your great review and for finding me out as your Tokyo guide at the first stage of your MYSTERY tour to Asia. Oh, thank you also for assisting me to collect stamps there, hahaha. Although the weather was not much favorable, we laughed a lot and enjoyed many places, such as the traditional garden, Imperial Palace, Ginza, Asakusa, Shinjuku as well as the sushi place and the narrow Yakitori street. I’m sure you will be blessed with lots of happiness this year, 2020! Hope to see you again, Ian & Anne?

Shivani ( Family with kids ) United States

Shivani United States ( Family with kids )

Excellent

1 year ago

“ Wonderful and warm guids ”

I will start by saying that our day spent with Tomoko felt like a day visiting a good friend. We started off our Japan trip with Tomoko and it was one of the most memorable. I was very hesitant to commit to anything because I have 2 small children aged 5 and 7. There is a lot of walking involved as a tourist throughout Japan and this often was difficult to manage with my 5 year old. Tomoko helped ease these fears by being so incredibly flexible with her schedule and also adding in some spontaneous fun and rest time for the children. Not only that, she came prepared with written material consisting of timelines of Japanese eras with their significance - I referred to these papers throughout our stay in Japan!! She did a wonderful job in giving me a quick overview of the art history too - ... read more

Tomoko:

Thank you for your passionate, detailed, great review, Shivani ? I’m glad to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your whole trip in Japan and are now settled at home. Depending on the family age, status, and the taste of each member, what we can enjoy will be varied. You love art and history, and your husband has great tastes in best food and advanced technology, while your adorable children are fond of crafts, animals, and trains! Shibuya and Harajuku are very fun places, but I just thought wondering there after visiting so many other places must be exhausting to your little ones. I’m very much proud of your hard work for research, preparation, and arrangement as a mother. Thank you again for sharing fun and heart-warming time with you all. Best wishes to you, Shivani, Rishi, Aasha, and Nirvaan. ... read more

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