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Traditional Japan in Kamakura

A cute Buddha statue in Hase-dera temple

Garden in Hase-dera Temple

Torii gate at Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu

Tea ceremony

Big Buddah

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu

Traditional Japan in Kamakura

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2017

Hiroshi Y.

4.96 / 5

(53 reviews)

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Kamakura

English

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Hiroshi Y.)

Up to 4 people

Kamakura is known as an old town but how old the town is? The answer is about 800 years. This town is built by the first soldiers' government and has been strongly influenced by soldiers' mentality and Buddhism. In this tour you will visit major tourist palaces and a unique place which is tea ceremony place with a master.

If you wish to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and history. please join to this tour.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Yokohama area

10:00 AM

Kita-Kamakura station

This is a JR station. It takes about one hour from Tokyo station

10:10 AM

Kencho-ji temple

This temple is recognized as the highest ranked temple in Kamakura and belong to Zen sect in Buddhism. Once you get into the precincts of this temple, you can feel a sense of Zen sect which is simplicity. Buildings are very simple and not decorated by statues or colorful items.

11:00 AM

Tea ceremony in nice silent atmosphere

At this place you can experience a real tea ceremony. There are many places to experience tea ceremony but most of them are for tourists. Therefore many things are too simplified and price is a tourist price. The place you will experience is not that one. It will take about 1.5 hours but the master explaines every details and you can understand that tea ceremony is not only for tea drinking but also containing all eccence of Japanese culture. And, in the lesson you can make your own tea. I recommend this experience very much..

12:30 PM

lunch

Many kinds of foods are available in Kamakura

01:30 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu which is a landmark of Kamakura

This is a big shrine and a landmark of Kamakura. From shrine main building you can see whole Kamakura city and I will explain story of Kamakura history.

02:30 PM

Walk through Komachi dori which is very popular shopping street among tourists

From Tsurugaoka Hachimangu to Kamakura station, we will go through this small but long shopping street. You may find unique gifts in here.

03:30 PM

Big Buddha which can not be missed

This big Buddha is a symbol of Kamakura. This Buddha sit outside and if the weather is good, the contrast of blue sky and dark gray color of Buddha attracts everybody. An unique thing of this big Buddha is that inside is hollow and you can go inside of the Buddha. This Buddha was made in middle of 14th century and since then it keeps original shape.

04:00 PM

Hase-dera temple

This temple is another tourist spot you can't miss. It is famous for flowers and its garden expresses paradise in Buddhism world.

05:00 PM

Kamakura station

This is the end of today's tour

Ending Point

At your hotel in Tokyo or Yokohama 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

What‘s included

Guide fee

What‘s not included

Tea ceremony cost ( 2500yen/Person),

Transportation cost ( guide and guests)

Guide's commuting cost ( Home to hotel)

Meal

Tour Important Information

To book this tour, I have to ask availability of this tea ceremony place. Therefore, date and time of visit the place has to be decided in advance.

To experience tea ceremony, you will sit down on a tatami mat for a while. Also, you need to prepare extra pair of socks which you have to change your socks at an entrance of tea ceremony place to maintain cleanness of the place.

The place is not a big place. Therefore 4 adults are the maximum number of guests.

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

Hiroshi Y.

4.96 / 5

(53 reviews)

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Hiroshi Y.

My name is Hiroshi Yasuo, but Hiro is good enough to call me.

I used to live in abroad total 8 years and visited more than 30 countries for business and pleasure.

And through my experience of visiting all over Japan from Hokkaido to Okinawa, I am very knowledgeable about major tourist places. It means I can help you to make your visit to Japan a very enjoyable one. Also, I like Japanese history and it helps me to explain not only surface explanation of places, but also their background of stories or history of each place. Addition to that, I am very familiar with Japanese railway system. If you give me places you wish to visit, I can tell you the best way to reach those places.

As of Mar 2021, I got Wildness First Aid certification which means I have knowledge of how to treat under emergency situation. Addition to WFA, I understand importance of LNT( Leave No trace) philosophy. It means I respect nature and can help you how to conduct less stress tour for nature.

I understand my role is to make your tour more valuable and enjoyable one.

I hope I can see many people from all over the world.

Reviews

Anne A.

5 / 5

Nov 3, 2025

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Nov 3, 2025

Hakone

6 hours 30 mins

“Amazing Hike up Mt. Kintoki”

We have been to Japan several times as our daughter lives here and it is always special treat to book a tour with Hiroshi! This was our third tour with Hiroshi and, as usual, it was amazing. Hiroshi is easy to communicate with. He takes the extra time to get to know you and your needs and adjusts the tour accordingly. Hiroshi, to us, is more than a tour guide, he is a friend. Thank you Hiroshi for another wonderful day.

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Anne Thank you for your great comment about our 3rd tour. Yes, we are now friend and let's share ideas to enjoy our life. Waiting for your next trip to Japan.

Anne A.

5 / 5

Oct 30, 2025

Delightful Kamakura

Oct 30, 2025

Kamakura

7 hours

“A Wonderful Day in Kamakura ”

We have visited Japan many times and this was our second tour with Hiroshisan! We had a wonderful day learning about the history of Kamakura. Hiroshi is amazing, patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating. If you have the opportunity to book a tour with Hiroshi, you won’t be disappointed!

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Anne Thank you for your great review about the tour in Kamakura. It was delightful for me to guide you second time and I will try to improve my tour by updating information of places to visit. I hope to be your guide again. Best regards Hiroshi

Trevor B.

5 / 5

Apr 22, 2025

A fascinating Tokyo one day tour

Apr 22, 2025

Tokyo

9 hours

Customized

“Full day seeing Tokyo Gardens”

Wanted to see the blossom in the main Tokyo Gardens, Imperial Palace etc. Hiroshi picked us up on time at hotel and proceeded to take to and around Tokyo. He was knowledgeable about area and was a great guide for us

Hiroshi Y.

Dear Trevor Thank you for writing a review of my tour in Tokyo. I am glad to know you enjoyed it. If you have another chance to come to Japan, please advise. I want to take you to other places you will enjoy. Best regards