Sunday Trip, Highlights of Kamakura
Joined 2017
Kamakura was the first capital of Samurai government in Japan. It is not only a historical city with about 100 shrines and temples but also a city with beautiful nature
surrounded by mountains on two sides and facing the sea to the south. It has a brave culture based on Zen Buddhism. If you are interested in Japanese history and culture and you like nature, this trip will satisfy you.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at the West Exit of Kamakura Station
The Great Buddha
The Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple in Hase is the most famous sight in Kamakura.
Hase Temple
Hase Temple is about 10 minutes' walk from the great Buddha, a flower temple with eleven-headed Kannon Statue and an ocean view.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is the biggest shrine in Kamakura with two ponds.
Houkokuji
Hokokuji is a temple with a famous bamboo forest.
Komachi Street
Komachi Street is a famous shopping street where you can buy souvenirs.
Ending Point
at the East Exit of Kamakura Station
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee
transportation fee (you and guide):one-day ticket for Enoden Tracks and buses in Kamakura, 570JPY(adult),290(children)
lunch (you and guide)
entrance fee: the Great Buddha 200JPY(if you want to see the inside of the Buddha plus 20JPY),Hasedera 300JPY, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine free, Houkokuji 200JPY,
with powdered green tea and sweet plus 500JPY: all for one adullt. In Kamakura, entrance fee for a national licensed tour guide is free.
Tour Important Information
You cannot see all in Kamakura in one day.
So I selected some good spots for you. You can see the greatness of warriors and feel the calmness of nature in those places.
You can enjoy a variety of Kamakura; from a small temple to a big shrine. from a small Japanese garden to a big panorama of the sea.
You can also appreciate Japanese craft, lunch and sweets.
I will help you enjoy Kamakura according to your interest.
available also on national hollidays
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Kamakura if you pay my transportation fee.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Yukiko K.
My name is Yukiko . I have a national license for a tour guide in English. I live in Tokyo on weekdays and go back to my house in Kamakura on weekend. I like both cities.
Tokyo is one of the most exciting cities in the world. Kamakura is a traditional city with history and nature. I like communicating with people.
My family and I had homestay students from all over the world and my children call me "mother of the world." I like learning foreign languages. I speak a little German and I learned a little Italian last year. I also have a license for teaching Japanese to foreigners as a second language. It would be a great pleasure for me to make your trip to Japan more valuable and impressive through my explanation of Japanese culture and history,
I am looking forward to seeing you.
Reviews
Dirk P.
“Top Tour Guide”
We booked Yukiko as a private guide for two days. She took us to historical sites in Tokyo on one day and spent another day with us in Kamakura, where she showed us various shrines and other attractions. She arranged for us to dine at traditional Japanese restaurants and joined us for the meals. We highly recommend Yukiko and suggest you let her show you around Tokyo. She is very responsive to your individual interests and preferences. Her knowledge of Japanese history and traditions is truly impressive, yet never overwhelming. She makes sure to include breaks and even reminds you to take photos when you're too fascinated to remember. She is a wonderful companion—never intrusive, always attentive, and extremely helpful. All in all, an absolute recommendation!
Yukiko K.
Dear Dirk, Thank you so much for your nice review! You and your wife Anne happened to visit Japan for the first time, and during the tours you were and became more and more interested in Japan. You were really the best listeners of my explanation on Japanese history and culture. It was my great pleasure that you understood me so well. You have a great insight and we You have such deep insight that we could share even empathy through the poems of Emperor Meiji and Empress Meiji. Although my explanation was held in English we could enjoy conversation even in German. You are such kind people that I enjoyed being with you. It was also my great pleasure that you asked me to guide not only Tokyo but also Kamakura. Kamakura is a good choice. Although you stayed only in Tokyo this time, you could experience both modern and old Japan. I felt happy when you said you felt comfortable in Kamakura and you enjoyed nature in a nice breeze of May in the city of Samurai. Two days with you are my treasure. I hope you will visit Japan some day again. Yukiko
Chuck Y.
“Yukiko was a super nice guide”
Yukiko it was all about trying to make things as good as she can for us. She tried everything she could to make the trip as good as it was, even though it was not a great weather day. She still did a fantastic job took us to a great spot for lunch and everywhere we had requested to go. The only feedback is just ask her to speak loudly
Yukiko K.
Dear Chuck, Thank you for your heartfelt review. I was so happy to have six guests from Canada, a great country with beautiful nature. On that day, we had a heavy rain and you and your friends followed me patiently. On the way, your jokes made our trip enjoyable. You are the best group tied with friendship I have ever met. I enjoyed communicating with every member of the group with a different character. I hope you had or having a nice trip around Japan with the sunshine. Yukiko
Shaila J.
“Great local guide that navigates the city with ease!!”
From the moment we booked till we concluded the tour, we felt like we were dealing with a caring individual. She plans well and is on time. She explains the various periods well and even gave us a diagram to use for the rest of our trip. Yukiko went out of her way finding great vegetarian ramen for us and adjusting the iternary to my additional requests. She shares a lot about living in Japan and the little hidden gems. In crowded places she constantly ensures that we were always together. Learnt alot today and glad that I got a guide.
Yukiko K.
Dear Shaila Thank you so much for your great review! The moment I saw you at the lobby of your hotel, I realized that you have a wonderful family. We visited six different places in Tokyo in one day taking eight hours. We had to transfer subways many times and had to walk a lot. Yet, you followed me so well . What is impressive is that you are so intelligent and so interested in what I explained about Japanese history. It was the greatest pleasure for me as a guide. I'm looking forward to another great trip with you in Kamakura tomorrow. Yukiko
$167/ per group
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