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
Deirdre F.
“Book your tour with Mark - excellent guide!”
We had a wonderful day in Tokyo with Mark. He adjusted the tour and its timing based on our requests and it worked out perfectly. We saw a really great mix of quieter areas as well as the typical busy spots. Mark is very knowledgable on a wide variety of topics, from modern architecture to to local history and insights into Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines. Our daughter has celiac disease. Mark was extremely helpful in explaining this to restaurant staff and understanding what options would work for her. And having him as our guide helped us to get familiar with the trains system in Tokyo. Arigato, Mark!
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. . It was a real pleasure showing you around Tokyo. I'm especially happy to know you liked the Fukagawa area — it's one of my personal favorites. I' looking forward to seeing you some day.
Micha S.
“Great few days with Mark ”
We had Mark guide us for 2 days in Tokyo and 1 day in Kamakura . Mark was very insightful and helpful and easy to get along with . His english is very good and he has a pleasant personality . We highly recommend Mark if you plan a trip to Japan .
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to be your tour guide over the wonderful three days we spent together .. I sincerely hope to see you again someday Next time please let me take you to Enoshima.
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 .
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to be your tour guide over the wonderful three days we spent together .. I sincerely hope to see you again someday
$315/ per group
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