Private tour "My favorite Kamakura"
Joined 2016
KAMAKURA! What a perfect place to escape from daily bustlness. The town famous for zen-buddhism and as the first de-facto capital ever established by samurais gives us splendid time to enjoy the rustic but solemn atmosphere.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in the central Tokyo area,.
** Following is the most popular route
Enkakuji temple
Kotokuin temple
Hasedera temple
Lunch
Hokokuji temple
Tsurugaoka Hachimanngu
Komachi shopping street
Ending Point
At your hotel in the central Tokyo area, or at JR Kamakura station.
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.
(1) Transportation cost for you and the guide.
For your guidance transportation fee from Tokyo to Kamakura would be roughly 1,200 yen per person for one way.
Transportation fee (train) in Kamakura area would be roughly between 500 yen and 1000 yen per person (depend on where we go)
(2) Taxi charge would be at your account.
(3) Entrance fee for you and the guide. It would be roughly from 200 yen to 500 yen for each. Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu would be fee.
(4) Lunch for you and the guide.
(4) Meeting you at and escorting you to your hotel in central Tokyo is no charge. However in rare case extra charge can be applied depend on the accessibility. .
Tour Important Information
Shoes : Please bring your best shoes suitable for walking.
Important message from the supplier
We may walk a lot so wear flat shoes .
Please note there are few area even in Tokyo where I have difficulty to get to your place.
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 2016
About Tour Guide Mitsuru(mark) S.
KON-NICHI-WA (Hello) I’m Mitsuru (Mark) Sakai .
I was born in Hokkaido, the north part of Japan.
I moved to Seattle, USA when I was five and the name MARK was given by my classroom teacher then. It was also when I started to learn English, though it was a kid English, still I may using.
I came back to Japan when I was eleven and I experienced difficulties adjusting to new circumstances.
It was tough one.
Though, It forced me to notice the differences and similarities between the two countries.
Definitely these experiences became my precious back bone to be a tour guide still today.
My favorite subject is Japanese history especially regarding Shintoism, Buddhism and samurai-culture.
Also, since I studied architecture in university, I' m happy to introduce you our unique buildings and structures on the way.
However, my most favorite thing above all is to make your trip ever enjoyable.
I’d like to make you feel relaxed, safe and secured.
I wish I could see you someday soon..
Thank you.
Mitsuru Mark Sakai.
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.
Reviews
Micha S.
“Excellent guide ”
Mark is very warm and speaks excellent english . His knowledge about Tokyo’s history is vast . He is very easy going and adapted to our group needs immediately . Very highly recommended .
Robert B.
“Kamakura in Depth”
Mark and I had the most wonderful time walking through history exploring the lesser known wonders of Kamakura off of the tourist track. Mark is an exceptional guide. Smart, fun, and a superb English speaker, we enjoyed in depth conversations about history and modern Japan. I am looking forward to another tour with him in the future. Also you will enjoy going into more depth with Kamakura visiting the Zen and other sect temples that were founded during the 1200s. Not only are they beautiful but they resonate with generations of humans who brought their devotion to them. I cannot recommend Mark and this tour enough. A great and memorable day!
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. And thank you again for giving me the opportunity to guide you through Kita-Kamakura, my favorite part of the city. We walked quite a bit and even climbed 250 steep steps to reach Hansōbō at Kenchō-ji Temple— I just hope it wasn't too much! Also, while I appreciate your kind words about my English, I have to admit—my English is way far from superb It was a real pleasure spending the day with you, and I look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Jan K.
“Mitsuru/Mark is a fantastic guide!”
We really loved touring Tokyo with Mark as our guide. He is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the sights we visited, as well as being personable and witty. We traveled around Tokyo on our first day in the city and it gave us a solid introduction to the city and the trains. After our day spent with him we were well prepared to get around on our own. He speaks very good English and I was able to understand him well. Highly recommended guide!!!
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you for your kind review! It was a pleasure exploring sunny Tokyo with you. I truly enjoyed our walk and also learning about current life in the U.S.—it gave me a fresh perspective! I’m glad the tour had helped you feel ready to navigate Tokyo.
$308/ per group
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