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Private Kamakura - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
Joined 2019
A private Kamakura with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where first Samurai government ruled. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, consist of only pebbles and rocks to represent nature, making Kamakura unique place.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards. Or Kamakura station.
- I can meet you at your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards. Or Kamakura station start is possible. Let me know.
Arriving at Kamakura by train (1H train ride)
We take a train to Kamakura from the nearest station to your hotel. The line differs depending on your hotel location and visiting spots in Kamakura. It will cost something like 1,000 yen one way, about 1h from Tokyo.
For persons who want comfortable experience, Green Car seat +1,000 yen recommended to avoid packed train. System is a bit complicated. I'm happy to navigate you.
*We can decide on the spot if take green car or not (not reserved seat system).
Great Buddha (Kotokuin Temple)
Take a bus or taxi to Kotokuin temple, which houses the second tallest seated Buddha statue in Japan, with the hight of 11.4m. Tis amazing statue was cast in 1252 and originally housed inside a large hall. However, the hall was destroyed by natural disasters. So, the Buddha has been standing in the open air since the late 15th century!
Hasedera Temple
Walk to nearby Hasedera, one of the prettiest temples in Kamakura. Famous for its 9.18 meter tall, golden eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Boasting pretty nature and cute smiling Jiso statues in the precinct all year round (very photogenic!), especially popular in hydrangea season.
Enjoy Enoden train
Nostalgic local train often appears on TV drama, anime and manga comics.
Komachi Street (Lunch flexible)
Popular shopping street leads to Hachimangu Shrine. Various type food is available around here for lunch. Let me know your request if you have something you like to try.
Hachimangu Shrine
Kamakura's most important shrine founded by Samurai in the late 11C.
+ Choose one depends on your preferences. (Basic, Nature, Your choice)
Recommended!【Nature oriented】Houkoku-ji Temple (bamboo temple) + Sugimoto-dera Temple
Small serene temples with natural beauty. Good for photo lovers.
・Houkoku-ji - known as Bamboo temple. Maccha powered green tea in front of Bamboo forest can be enjoyed with 600 yen.
・Sugimoto-dera Temple - famous for its serene moss staircase.
*We might take a taxi if local bus is too packed. (approx. 1,000JPY/ taxi (up to 4 people)
【Zen-orientated】North Kamakura （Kencho-ji Temple or Meigetsuin Temple）
Enjoy Zen culture and Zen garden!
・Kencho-ji Temple - the number one of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Special features are a garden designed by Zen master Muso Kokushi and a famous dragon painting on its ceiling of the hall.
・Meigetsuin Temple - known as flower temple, especially Hydrangea and Irises. Also famous for its circular window in the main hall as photogenic.
【Your choice】Other spots upon your request.
Request me if you have specific ones.
(OPTION) Enoshima Island by Enoden train (+2 hours )
A small island connected by bridge with the mainland. Enjoy panoramic ocean view from Enoshima Sea Candle (observatory). With the Enopass, we can enjoy island's main attractions (garden, observation tower, caves) and use of the escalators. (adult 1,000 yen, child 500 yen.)
*Not available in winter time.
Taka a train back to Tokyo
At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or any preferred place nearby tour area
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or any preferred place nearby tour area
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up, hotel drop-off
transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
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【Main fee】
Transportation fee depends on your hotel location, as we have some ways to get to Kamakura. I'll choose the best transportation for you according to your hotel and our needs at the destination.
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Estimate : From Shinjuku to Kamakura
・If JR : 940 yen /one way
・Green Car seat 1000yen /one way *Green Car is recommended to avoid packed train.
・If Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass by Odakyu (inclusive) : adult 1,640 yen, child 400 yen（If take Romance Car, +700 yen /one way. Advanced booking is recommended for Romance Car.)
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●For JP-Pass holders,
No fee needed for regular JR trains with JR-Pass.
Green Car seat 1000yen /one way *Green Car is recommended to avoid packed train.
For guide, about 2,000 yen for round-trip. Small cash for Enoden or buses at the destination.
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Admissions
・Great Buddha of Kotokuin Temple : adult 300 yen, elementary 150 yen
・Hasedera Temple : adult 400 yen, elementary 200 yen
【Basic】Kencho-ji Temple : adult 500 yen, elementary&junior 200 yen
【Basic】Meigetsuin Temple : adult 500 yen, elementary&junior 300 yen
【Nature】Houkoku-ji Temple :300 yen（Maccha 600 yen）
【Nature】Sugimoto-dera : adult 300 yen, junior 200 yen, elementary 100 yen
【OPTION- Enoshima】Eno-pass: adult 1,000 yen, child (under 12) 500 yen
Tour Important Information
Kamakura is a very popular tourist destination for both Japanese and abroad travelers. It gets crowded on weekends and holidays.
We might want to take a taxi occasionally when local buses are too packed.
This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Kamakura.
Important message from the supplier
- I do tours with a small private group up to 4 people.
- Please kindly make an inquiry for available days on my GWG calendar.
- My tours basically start/end in Tokyo. If you like to start/end outside Tokyo 23 wards, my transportation fee from/to there should be covered. Thank you for understanding.
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
Joined 2019
About Tour Guide Kaori S.
Kon-ni-chi-wa. Hello! I'm Kaori, having lived in Tokyo for more than 20 years since I got married to a photographer who lives here. Originally from Shizuoka prefecture which has Mt.Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan. I took 2 working-holiday-visa stays in my younger days. One is in Toronto, Canada, and another is Australia touring by motorcycle. One year respectively.
I love travel both international and domestic. That's why I love helping individual travelers rather than group tours, because I myself love travel freely. Love nature, gardens, trekking, greenery, also anime. My favorite is taking you to the off-the-beaten tracks where I love.
As a national government licensed guide, I've got deep knowledge of Japanese culture and history. I really enjoy talking about the way of life with people from different cultures. We see what you like and talk what you are interested in. That's my style. If you don't know what to want, I can help you with that.
I'm happy to make tailor-made tours only for you (up to 4 people) upon your request.
・Half Day (up to 4 hours) : 40,000 JPY
・Full Day (up to 8 hours) : 64,000 JPY
・Extra hour : 8,000 JPY/hour
I'm quite an outgoing person, ( but organized well! ), easy to get along with anybody, including small kids to teenagers. Can't wait to see you soon!
Reviews
Christasteven R.
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Customized
“Kaori was exceptional!”
We booked Kaori for our first two days in Tokyo. I gave her a general idea of the types of things we’d like to do and she put together an amazing itinerary. Kaori taught us about the customs, how to navigate the train system and picked some great restaurants for lunch. We would have been lost without Kaori, she gave us the confidence needed to navigate the rest of our trip. Kaori felt like family by the end of the two days and we were sad to say goodbye. Thank you, Kaori!
Kaori S.
Thank you so much for taking time to give the warmest review for me. Being said “felt like family” means more than anything to me. I always want to help my guests like my family, but of course with professional knowledge and skills! We had a truly lovely two days together. I was so happy to see each of you and your daughter found something nice for yourselves on shopping! Hope to see you again, also the rest of your family too on your next trip! Big Hugs, Kaori
Jorge R.
Nikko World Heritages - One day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
“Nikko world heritage site”
Kaori made our vacation so simple and fun. Her prepararon of our day and her knowledge of the area was priceless. We felt so well taken care of. I highly recommend her as a guide. AMAZING!!!!!
Kaori S.
Thank you VERY MUCH for giving an exceptional review on my tour, Jorge san. Blessed with the weather and autumn foliage, it was such a lovely day to appreciate amazing architectures of Nikko in great nature of Nikko mountains. Your photos AMAZED me! Honored and delighted to be a part of your family's travel. Hope to see you next time! Big hugs, Kaori
Jorge R.
Private Mt.Fuji -one day trip from Tokyo with Kaori
“Mt Fuji and surrounding areas”
I can't thank Kaori and her husband enough for everything they did for us. The tour was amazing!! They went above and beyond!!! We felt as though they were an extended part of our family. Everything about their service was exceptional.
Kaori S.
I can’t thank you enough for taking time to give us the warmest feedback to my husband and me just after we parted after a whole day tour. We felt the same way, as if we were a part of your family thanks to friendship each of your family member gave us. It was amazing day with Mt.Fuji + autumn leaves shining to sunlights. Wishing you happy and safe travels. Love to welcome anyone from your family or friends. Of course when you come back! Big hugs and thanks, Kaori and Ichiro
$441/ per group
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