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This Is Your Half-Day Tour In Kamakura
Joined 2017
I will guide you strolling around Enoshima Island, Great Buddha, Zeniarai Benzaiten. You will experience the seat of the feudal military government from the end of the 12th through the early 14th century. Also You could be relaxed by bathing in a hot spring in Kamakura if you wish. You are preferred to walk to Zeniarai Benzaiten from Great Buddha for about 30 minutes.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At Kamakura Station, the west exit.
Enoshima Island
Enoshima Island, Scenic Beauty, Enoshima Benzaiten (Godness of Wealth.) enshrined and the very historically known Island as popular landmark since the Edo period. Enoden escalation available to the top of the Island, costs Yen360 per adult. Transportation from Kamakura Station to Enoshima Station, by Enoden Railway takes 25 minutes and 17 minutes of walk. One day pass “Noriorikun” is recommended and Yen 600 per adult.
Inamuragasaki hot spring ***OPTIONAL
This spring minerals are rare and produced in a few places only. Viewing Enoshima Island and hopefully Mt Fuji. Wearing swimsuit not allowed. Admission fee Yen1500 per adult and rental towel set Yen500. Child under 18 years old not permitted. Transporation from Enoshima to Inamuragasaki by Enoden, takes 20 minutes. This is optional tour.
Great Buddha (Kotoku-in)
The bronze image of Amida Buddha. Entrance fee ¥200 per adult. Transportation from Inamuragasaki to Hase Station, takes 5 minutes and 10 minutes walk.
Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine
In the cave, well known that, could money of coin, paper be purified in the fountain, the money would be increased more and more, as wished. No entrance fee but the set of incense and candle is required and costs ¥100 per person.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Guardian Shrine of Kamakura shogunate government. Between the second Torii and the shrine, the center of the avenue called Dankazura for pedestrians. Komachi-dori street leading straight to Hachimangu.
Hokoku-ji Temple ***OPTIONAL
Bamboo tree with landscape garden. Entrance fee ¥200 per person. From Kamakura Station to Jyomyo-ji bus stop by bus cost ¥198. This is optional tour.
Ending Point
At Kamakura Station, the east exit
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,
Lunch for guide
Transportation fee (you and guide),
Lunch
Entrance fee
- Hot spring ¥1500 per adult and rental towel set Yen500
-Great Buddha ¥200 per adult
-Zeniarai Benten Shrine ¥100 per person
- Hokoku-ji Temple¥200 per person
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Tokyo area 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 Toru I.
Hello to all of you on the screen.
My name is Toru Ishii and I am a licensed national interpretater of English language.
I have been guiding scrolling around a Japanese landscape garden designated as Scenic Beauty in Yokohama city for the last 2 years. I would like to explain about time-honored Japanese architectures, transfered from Kyoto and Kamakura, designated as Important Cultural Property.
I am also interested in Tea Ceremony and in the ritual of serving powdered green tea in the garden.
Yokohama opened its door to overseas comers in 1859 after the Meiji Restoration. The port of Yokohama shared about 70 percents of overseas trading in Japan. The main export was raw silk thread. Now the beautiful city of Yokohama has become historically exotic and ranks as one of the most fascinating internationally trading city that attracts many foreign tourists.
I am always happy to guide tourists around this historical region and Introduce the delights of Japanese cuisine and Chinese cuisine in China town according to the visitor's requests.
Stepping further out from Yokohama, I would recommend Kamakura city,
a 20 minutes train ride on the JR Line, where the visitor can feel the fresh ocean breeze. The nearby Zen Buddhist temples and the Great Buddha are main attractions and souvenir shopping adds the excitement.
Kamakura was established by the first Shogun, Yoritomo Minamoto, in 1192 and the shogunate government lasted till 1333. He established his Samurai government which ruled over Japan.
After arriving at Kamakura or Kita-Kamakura station, the visitor can easily walk around the city. This city is easily accesable by train from Yokohama (less than 30 minutes) and Tokyo (less than 1 hour).
As for my background, I have experienced staying in Louisiana in the United States and studied at the university there. Now I am 60 years old and I am still working for a company, while at the same time, I work as a volunteer guide a few days a month in Yokohama city.
I like traveling in foreign countries, and have experienced short time staying at several European countries, North America as well as some Asian countries.
Last January, I travelled San Fransico and Merced city, California.
I would be delighted to exchange cultural experience with many visitors from all over the world.
If you happen to be visiting my country and if you are interested ,
please feel free to contact me.
Toru Ishii
Reviews
“Friendly and Prepared Guide for Garden and Airport transport ”
Toru was friendly, and wanted to ensure we reached our goals during our brief time in Tokyo. He met us at the Cruise Port, secured a Taxi for travel to our planned garden trip, and provided information to prepare us for the Park/Garden experience. Toru also secured our luggage with the Gate staff at no cost, which was quite helpful. As we traveled through the Garden, he provided greater detail for each of the areas and buildings, adding depth to our experience. Toru ensured we had access the restrooms, and used our time well. I learned much more context and cultural information due to Toru's knowledge and explanations. Our taxi was waiting for us at the end of our time in the garden, and we then traveled to Haneda Airport, and were delivered to out terminal, and accompanied to our check-in area. Toru stayed with us through our kiosk check-in and ensured we had dropped our bags and had all boarding documents before leaving us, in case language support was needed. He really made our brief interlude in Tokyo informative, restful, and stress free by planning for eventualities and transport needs and times. We were a bit early to check-in after a thoroughly enjoyable 4 hours, and ready for our long journey home. Thank you again, Toru!
Toru I.
Dear Loraine and Ken I thank you so much for your generous reviewing today. Recalling our garden tour, I mostly am impressed at your friendliness and lovely conversation between us. Please continue to keep sharing our culture, beauty and friendliness. Stay in safe, and see you in near future. Thank you again, Loraine and Ken! Toru
“Sankeien Garden 三溪園”
Toru-san was a pleasure to have as a guide. He responded quickly to all emails and was very thorough in his communication. He arrived early and arranged for our taxis to the garden. The garden itself was absolutely beautiful. Don't spend too much time at the beginning as the inner Garden and areas farther in are the true gems. This is an idyllic sanctuary of beauty and peace. Toru-san was exceptionally polite and although he struggled with English at times it was a pleasure to have him as our guide.
Toru I.
Dear Terry, and garden lovers I am very glad to receive your review excellent. Thank you so much for joIning this tour guide. Please say hello to Dave, because he looked very tired. Enjoy three gardens in Tokyo tomrrow. Best wishes Toru, guide
“Great guide, fun tour”
Toru was very communicative prior to the tour and was very flexible and accommodating in creating plans for sightseeing. He was a gracious tour guide and very informative on the history and culture of the sites we visited. I also had fun in the "Ninja Trick House" in Shinjuku. For any ninja fans, I would highly recommend checking it out. Overall, it was a great tour.
Toru I.
I am very honored to receive such a wonderful rate and/or medal for myself. James did was really a gracious visitor. We communicated frequently prior to the tour, so that we created the plan for sightseeing. After all, I have experienced the original tour guide and have received your evaluation this time. Looking forward to seeing you again,
$130/ per group
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