Stay home and visit Kencho-ji Temple via my online walking tour, featuring the big bell, 700 years-old juniper trees, a dragon painted on the ceiling, the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha and the beautifully decorated Kara-mon gate. I walk in the beautiful precinct and you share the wonder I experience. You and I are connected on Skype. You'll enjoy the historical spots and my talking. See other online tours. I can put them together in a single tour for more wonders!
Asia/Tokyo (UTC +9hs)
The temple is ranked first among the Kamakura's five great Zen temples and the first Zen practice hall built in 1253 during the Kamakura era.
Kencho-ji has many attractive spots in its precinct. They are; the big bell, a national treasure; the framed calligraphies; 700 years-old juniper trees; a dragon painted on the ceiling; the statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in ascetic practices; the beautifully decorated Kara-mon gate.
Guide fee
Admission for the temple
Your communication expense
We will meet you 9:30 am at our time. Please note that there is a difference between our time and yours.
The guide will use Skype and is not responsible for the bad internet connections and issues that are beyond the the control of the guide.
Available only on weekdays
I changed to at least three days notice.
“Amazing Day!”
What an incredible day with Taka visiting so many shrines and temples. His knowledge is absolutely amazing. He is such a kind person and it made the day all the better. He is so welcoming that I felt I was touring Japan with an old friend. Thank you Taka for a wonderful day. Please book with Taka when you come to Kamakura!
Takayasu H.
(14 reviews)Thank you very much for your words that surely encourages me to introduce my hometown to visitors from all of the world. I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour in Kamakura. Thank you again for appreciating my tour guide. Taka
“Day tour of kamakara”
Takayasu was an excellent guide! His explanations were clear we, enjoyed the historical information he presented. He adjusted the day at our request, because of rain and our need to be at the airport for our return home. He made sure our bags were taken care of appropriately, walking us in to the counter . I would recommend him wholeheartedly !
Takayasu H.
(14 reviews)Hi Lorraine, Thank you very much for your great words appreciating my guiding. It is a geat honor for me to have such warm review on my Kamakura tour. It was raining hard in the morning but it became sprinkling by the time we arrived at a shrine and temples. Therefore,we could visit more spots than I ecpected. I am glad to know you liked my explanation. Both of you were so eager to listen to my historical presentation. There are lots more spots in this ancient city. So please come again and I am happy to guide you.
“All good Tax was very knowledgeable”
Great tour
Takayasu H.
(14 reviews)Dennis, Thank you very much for your wonderful comments on my tour. I am very glad to know that you and Sandra enjoyed the traditional spots,shopping and food. You visited two of three ancient cities in Japan. I would like to show you around my home town. Kamakura which you have saved for the next visit. Please keep in touch. Takayasu