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Tokyo Private Tour - At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tokyo Private Tour - At Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple
At Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple
Tokyo Private Tour -

Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!

Day Trip
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yoshi S.

Joined 2017

Yoshi S.
4.93 / 5
(131 reviews)
Identity Verified
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Tokyo
English, Japanese
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoshi S.)
Up to 4 people

Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan with easy access from Tokyo, I'll pick up you at your staying hotel and take you to one day trip to Kamakura which is located about 50km southwest of Tokyo. Kamakura was the seat of the first military government called Shogunate during the period from the end of 12th century to the early 14th century. Then Kamakura has many historical and cultural sites and attracts visitors all over the world as well as Kyoto and Nara.

Itinerary

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

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

10:00 AM

Hokokuji Temple

This temple is a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1334. Visitors can enjoy walking around bamboo forest and beautiful dry landscape garden as well as matcha tee at the wooden rest house.

11:00 AM

Jomyoji Temple

This temple is also a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1188 and ranked fifth of Kamakura Gozan (five great zen temples). Visitors can see a huge main hall with copper roof and a elegant wooden rest house with dry landscape garden.

12:00 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

This Shinto shrine was established in 1063 by Minamoto Yoritomo who was the founder of Kamakura Shogunate which was the first warrior government in the Japanese history. So the shrine had been regarded as a protector shrine of the warrior families and now the most symbolic sightseeing spots in Kamakura.

01:30 PM

Komachi Street

Visitors can enjoy shopping traditional souvenirs and Japanese sweets.

02:30 PM

Great Buddha of Kamakura

An outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing on the ground of Kotokuin Temple. With the height of 13.35meters, it is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.

03:30 PM

Hasedera Temple

This temple is an independent temple established in 736 and regarded as sister temple of Hasedera Temple of Nara because the same statues of eleven-headed Kannon are enshrined. Various kinds of flowers are enjoyed and breathtaking panorama of Pacific Ocean is commanded at the observation deck.

Ending Point

JR Yokohama Station at 16:30

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick up

What‘s not included

Transportation fee for you and guide (about ¥3,000/person), Admission fee for you and guide (about ¥2,000), lunch for you and guide (about ¥1,500)

Tour Important Information

Most of the temples require admission fee. (¥300~¥500/person)

Important message from the supplier

I am available from 9am to 5pm everyday.

I am flexible to one day trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Nikko if you pay my transportation fee on top of the tour in 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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yoshi S.

Joined 2017

Yoshi S.
4.93 / 5
(131 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Yoshi S.

Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy.

I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!

Reviews

Tokyo Walking Tour

I've been blessed to have guided walking tours in many places around the world with some great tour guides and Yoshi is one of the best! He is knowledgeable, easy to talk to, enjoys the conversation along the way and genuinely an interesting and nice gentleman. He walked me all over, showed me how to navigate the Tokyo subway system (which wasn't so complicated once he explained everything!) and we put about as many miles on my aching feet as I could imagine in a 7 hour tour...he walked circles around me and could have gone longer! I enjoyed his well prepared historical background, personal pictures and personal experiences. He guided me through the Outer Fish Market and directed me to the best Wagyu Beef and best Sushi in the market! When I come back to Japan next time, I fully intend to engage Yoshi for not only more of Tokyo, but also surrounding areas where he has experience. I can confidently and highly recommend Yoshi, you will have a great experience with him!

Kendell L.

Yoshi S.

Thank you so much Ken, for your wonderful message; it serves as great encouragement for me to continue my work as a guide. I also truly appreciated you walking such a long distance with me. It was a pleasure for me as well, seeing how enthusiastically you listened to my explanations. Please get in touch if you have the chance to visit Japan again with your family.I hope your family would enjoy souvenirs you bought in Asakusa. I look forward to seeing you. Yoshi

Great Tokyo tour!

My son and I had a great tour around Tokyo with Yoshi. Very informative, a good mix of historical a new, would highly recommend to others. Thank you Yoshi!

Matthew K.

Yoshi S.

Hi Matthew, Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. I also enjoyed being with you and your family. Your comments are a great encouragement to me as I continue to work as a guide. Yoshi

Wonderful Guide

I booked Yoshi for day one of our Japan adventure. The idea being we knew nothing about the transportation or the culture & felt spending the day with him would secure our bearings. Perfect choice. Yoshi speaks wonderful english, is incredibly knowledgeable, provides an awesome first day experience (a wonderful person as well). Bring your best walking shoes. Your feet will thank you. Thanks Yoshi!

Rhett B.

Yoshi S.

Hi Rhett, Thank you so much for your kind words of praise. I also enjoyed being with you. Your comments are a great encouragement to me as I continue to work as a guide. Yoshi

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