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Kamakura Private Tour - Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura Private Tour - Dancing Stage of Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Dancing Stage of Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura Private Tour - Lotus flowers on Genji Pond in Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Lotus flowers on Genji Pond in Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura Private Tour - A store selling Daibutsu-Yaki, sponge cake shaped like Great Buddha, on Komachidori Street
A store selling Daibutsu-Yaki, sponge cake shaped like Great Buddha, on Komachidori Street
Kamakura Private Tour - A restaurant selling Shirasu-don, a rice bowl topped with young sardine, on Komachidori Street
A restaurant selling Shirasu-don, a rice bowl topped with young sardine, on Komachidori Street
Kamakura Private Tour - Great Buddha
Great Buddha
Kamakura Private Tour - Inside of Great Buddha
Inside of Great Buddha
Kamakura Private Tour - The gate of Hasedera Temple
The gate of Hasedera Temple
Kamakura Private Tour - Rinzo of Hasedera Temple, a rotary bookshelf storing Buddhist sculptures
Rinzo of Hasedera Temple, a rotary bookshelf storing Buddhist sculptures

Magical History Tour in First Samurai Capital

Art, Culture, & Historical
Kamakura Tour Guide - Haruo T.

Joined 2019

Haruo T.
4.88 / 5
(16 reviews)
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This 4-hour tour takes you to four major and popular tourist sites in Kamakura. Visit Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine to learn about Shintoism, (Japanese indigenous religion), and the culture and history of Kamakura Shogunate, (the first samurai government). Stroll Komachidori Street to enjoy foods and drinks as well as shopping. At Kotokuin Temple, see the great statue of Amida Buddha, and at Hasedera Temple, see the statue of eleven-headed Kannon to know more about Buddhism and it's statues.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

At Old Station Clock Tower outside the west exit of Kamakura Station

10:00 AM

Kamakura Station

Meeting at Old Station Clock Tower outside the west exit of the station

10:10 AM

Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine

Visit Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, which the first Shogun, Yoritomo, established. Learn about the history of Kamakura era (1195-1333) and experience some rituals of Shintoism.

11:00 AM

Komatchidori Street

Stroll the traditional and fashionable shopping mall. Enjoy eating and shopping some Kamakura's special foods and artifacts.

12:00 PM

Kotokuin Temple

See the impressive and handsome image of Buddha sitting in the open air and learn about Buddhism in Kamakura era.

01:00 PM

Hasedera Temple

Walk around the beautiful and tranquil precinct of the temple and see the magnificent sculpture of eleven-headed Kannon.

02:00 PM

End of the tour

Ending Point

At Kamakura Station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

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What‘s included

guide fee, transportation fee of the guide

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What‘s not included

transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee

Tour Important Information

* This tour requires a long walk, so please wear comfortable shoes.

* Depending on the weather condition, the itinerary of the tour will be changed.

* According to your requests, the itinerary such as meeting place and time, the sites to visit can be flexibly changed.

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Kamakura Tour Guide - Haruo T.

Joined 2019

Haruo T.
4.88 / 5
(16 reviews)
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About Tour Guide Haruo T.

I live in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. I have a license to teach in high schools and was admitted to the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language in the University of Birmingham. Until 2015 I had been teaching English at public high schools in Kanagawa for 37 years. During that time, I had some experience of guiding students from overseas through sister-school relationship around Tokyo and Kanagawa. Therefore, I had good command of English with the TOEIC score of 935.

As for a tour guide experience I earned the certificate of National Government Licensed Guide-Interpreter in English and since then I have guided tourists to the popular sites around Tokyo, Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka. My guiding focuses on introducing not only Japanese historical and cultural backgrounds but also giving tourists some tips to travel Japan only by themselves, such as how to use trains and subways, find good restaurants, reserve tickets, buy survenier, and speak basic Japanese. In addition, my tour includes opportunities to experience Japanese culture like Zen meditation, ninja performance, visiting anime's location sites based on tourists' request. Besides, by means of my hobbies of writing English Haiku and Waka (traditional Japanese poems) and performing Rakugo (traditional Japanese funny story telling) in English, I can surely entertain tourists during the tour.

My moto as a tour guide is let the tourists have a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Japan with my profound, intelligible and interestiog guiding.

Reviews

Great Day With Haruo

We had a wonderful day with Haruo in Tokyo! He was incredibly patient and flexible, especially when we had to change our original plans due to the rain. He was very open and eager to learn more about our culture, and at the same time, we could ask him anything about Japanese traditions, culture, and daily life. It was a truly enriching experience — thank you, Haruo! He’s not only the best tour guide, but also the ultimate videographer when it comes to making you look like a celebrity while crossing Shibuya Crossing!

Teresa B.

Haruo T.

I appreciate your kind and heartwarming words. I had a great time with the tourists who were so interested in our culture and history. Especially the questions you asked me were so interesting that they induced more deep and profound explanations. Also thank you your patience and cooperation for bad weather and crowdedness. At the end of the tour I felt like strolling around Tokyo with my friends. Take care and keep in touch.

A Very Full and Fun Day!

Haruo and I had a wonderful day exploring the beauty and history of Kamakura, and then after a quick train trip, we did a tour of Yokosuka's naval history and reviewed the American and Japanese fleets. Haruo is a superb guide with an excellent understanding and explanation of the rich history of Kamakura and Yokosuka. A very fun companion and superb English speaker, you will very much enjoy your day with him.

Robert B.

Haruo T.

Hi, Robert. I can’t thank you enough for your kind words. Since you have learned a lot about the culture and history of Japan, I enjoyed talking about various aspects, like history, literature, religion and so on with you. Also I appreciated your sympathy and support on my injury. I’m sure you’ll have a great time at photo session. Best wishes Haruo Takagi

An amazing guide for an amazing start of our Japan Trip!

As a first-time user of this service and traveler to Japan, I wholeheartedly recommend it to all foreigners visiting Japan for the first time. Haruo was exceptional in the lead-up to my arrival, promptly answering my questions and providing a clear itinerary while remaining flexible. His proficiency in English was impressive, and he offered insightful explanations about both the historical and modern aspects of Japan. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our tour and would gladly book him again. One tip I would suggest is to ensure you have good walking skills for any Tokyo tour! Haruo was an excellent choice for our first day in Tokyo. Given that we were mentally exhausted from a long flight the previous day, having a tour with Haruo to navigate the intricacies of shrines and subway systems was incredibly beneficial. We visited many major sites, learning a wealth of historical information, and he was more than willing to adjust our itinerary based on our interests. He is a fantastic guide, and I highly recommend his services! Thank you very much, Haruo-san.

Pranav K.

Haruo T.

Dear Pranav You are really one of the amazing guests I’ve ever guided. Thank you for your kind words and generosity. The tour with you will be an unforgettable memory in my life. Please take care of yourselves and I wish you a Merry Christmas. Haruo

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