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.
At Old Station Clock Tower outside the west exit of Kamakura Station
Meeting at Old Station Clock Tower outside the west exit of the station
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.
Stroll the traditional and fashionable shopping mall. Enjoy eating and shopping some Kamakura's special foods and artifacts.
See the impressive and handsome image of Buddha sitting in the open air and learn about Buddhism in Kamakura era.
Walk around the beautiful and tranquil precinct of the temple and see the magnificent sculpture of eleven-headed Kannon.
At Kamakura Station
guide fee, transportation fee of the guide
transportation fee, lunch, entrance fee
* 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.
I have changed the day when I am available.
Kayling N.
Kamakura & Yokosuka: History of War and Peace Tour
“English translation of Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise”
Haruo T is an excellent tour guide. We booked him to take us to Sarushima Island, Mikasa Battleship and Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise. Haruo's English is very good. He explained the history of the area and pointed out interesting features which we would have otherwise missed. He even provided real-time translation of the narration onboard the Yokosuka Naval Port Cruise (the onboard narration is in Japanese only and the live narration varies every cruise depending on which vessels are currently docked in port). Haruo was flexible in accommodating our wishes e.g. when we asked to climb up the hill to look for a lunch spot. I highly recommend booking Haruo T as your tour guide. Your time in Japan will be greatly enriched by his tour guiding.
Haruo T.
(7 reviews)Dear Kayling Thank you so much for your kind review. It encouraged me to improve my future tour. I hope you continue a wonderful journey in Japan. Haruo
“Felt at ease in Japan”
We were a group of four with Haruo for 3 days of tours. He was an excellent guide who planned tours according to our interests. Haruro was indispensable in teaching us how to navigate the train, subway, and bus system. He was very flexible as we were attracted to sites and shops along the way. Haruro was consistently patient answering our questions. We would highly recommend him to first time visitors to Japan.
Haruo T.
(7 reviews)Thank you, Robert, Rose, Dan, and Lorry. It is me that have to thank you. I have enjoyed the tour with you. This message encourages me to improve my guide business. I pray Great Buddha for your safe and wonderful trip in Japan.
“First day in Tokyo”
Sadly it was rainy and very windy so our trip itinerary changed significantly. However the highlight of our day was the ability to use the public transit system which allowed the remainder of our time in Tokyo the freedom to move around the city with confidence. Hauro was excellent at helping us book things before we arrived and offered good suggestions. However if it is a rainy day perhaps research some alternate ideas. Lunch at 1030 wasn’t ideal! However, we are easy going. Thanks for the intro to the transit Hauro! .
Haruo T.
(7 reviews)Dear Cheryl Thank you for your heartwarming comment. This will help you to improve my tour and guiding. Haruo