Traditional Japan in Kamakura
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Walking / Public Transportation Tour ( Contact guide for other options )
Kamakura is about 800 years old town . And it has been infuenced by Buddhism. Therefore there are many temples and easy to spend one day by visiting them. But to deepnen and expand understanding Japanese culture, we will visit many othere places. The first one is real tea ceremony. There are many places to experience Japanese tea ceremony for tourist. But the place I will take you to is real tea master place. Also I will take you to temples, shrine and shopping district.
Itinerary
Feel free to personalize this offer with Hiroshi.
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10:00 AM
Kencho-ji temple
This temple was ranked at the highest temple in Kamakura. This is Zen sect temple and you can feel simplicity of Zen sect from this temple. The good thing is not many visiters are there. It means you can experience the atmosphere of Zen sect.
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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..
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13:30 PM
Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu which is a landmark of Kamakura
This is a big shrine and a landmark of Kamakura and contains historical story. From shrine main building you can see whole Kamakura city.
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14:30 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.
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15:30 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 is inside of this big Buddha is empty and you can go inside of the Buddha. This Buddha was made in middle of 14th century and since then it keeps original shape.
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Departure & Return
Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Tea ceremony cost ( 2500yen/Person),
Transportation cost ( guide and guests)
Guide's commuting cost ( Home to hotel)
Meal
Important
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 - 30 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 15 to 29 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 14 day(s) prior to meeting time
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make changes after I book?
Yes! If you need to make changes such as removing or adding someone to your booking or changing the date or time of your tour, contact us by phone or email
Starting and ending points of the tour.
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Is the price per person or per group?
The price is charged per group. Which means that you make a one-time payment for your entire group and the price will not change if it is less or more people.
Can I add more people to my booking?
Some guides accept extra people (more than the specified number) for an extra charge. Please check for the extras on the tour or booking page, or contact your guide directly to clarify.
Will there be other tourists in my tour?
No. Your tour is private, only for you and your family or friends, there will be no other group of tourists together in your tour.
Can the guide pickup me at the airport?
Yes, but there will be additional charge for that and it is not by car. The guide will go pick you up using public transportations. For further details, please contact your guide directly.
I'm travelling alone. Can I book this tour?
Yes, you can and you may be able to get a discount if you are traveling alone. Price depends on which guide you choose.
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“ Marvelous ”
Hiroshi was just the best guide. We saw fascinating places and had amazing unexpected experiences . Thanks Hiroshi
Thank you for youe very good review. I enjoyed a lot with you I hope you will have good time in Naoshima. If you need any help, please contact me. I will try to help you. Best regards
“ One day guidance in Tokyo ”
Hiroshi did a great job guiding us in Tokyo. He was very attentive to our needs given that we had a 1 year old baby with us and we had already seen many of Tokyo's attractions before meeting Hiroshi. He carefully chose the pending top spots and gave us a great experience explaining the history and context behind each location. Hiroshi is also very friendly and easy going with a nice sense of humor; my wife and I were very happy to have met him. Thank you Hiroshi.
Dear Fadi Thank you very much for the gtest review. I enjoyed being with your family. I was wondering how you spent on Jan 1 which is really a special day for Jaoanese. There are many other places to visit in Japan and hope to be your guide in future. Thank you again and best regards Hiroshi
“ Wonderful day bad ending ”
Hiroshi is a very nice man and very good at what he does. We had a lovely day in the Hakone area , on one of the most beautiful days. Hiroshi was very patient and fair , when the forecast was bad, he rescheduled our tour for a better day. We really appreciated that. We understood that we would pay for his travel In Hakone, but did not expect any other surprise expenses. In fact I emailed Hiroshi to ask what was not covered in his fee , weeks before the trip. I was very clear that I did not want any surprise expenses. He told me there was the ticket in Hakone to pay for and that my passo card could not be used there. As we said good bye in the train station we were suddenly asked for his travel going to meet us in Yokohama and his trip home from Yokohama. We were surprised and felt t... read more
Susan Thank you for your revieew. But did you see voucher of the tour? If you see it, you will find clearly that my transportation cost 7,524 yen was NOT included in the tour price you paid to Triplelights. What I learn from you is I should remind the cost before the tour.
“ Afternoon and evening in Tokyo ”
Hiroshi made great use of out limited cruise shore time, In an afternoon and evening he enabled us to experience modern, historical, cultural and aethestic aspects of the city leaving us so we left having felt we had been throgh an informed imersive day. He is a charming and likeable guide and we are most grateful for the good time we had with him.
Dear David Thank you very much for writing a good review about thr tour. I enjoyed a lot with you and your wife. Your interest to our culture helped me to search places which you may satisfy. As I mentioned Nezu art museum is a not big museum. However I like the place very much because of real Japanese atmosphere which the museum has. Please make another chance to come to Japan and I wish to be your guide again to show more of Japan. Best regards Hiroshi
“ Our first exposure to Japan ”
Hiroshi was a terrific guide for our first two days of exposure to Japan, guiding us around the first timer must see locations in Tokyo the first day, and Kamakura the second day. His English was excellent. We had no issues with communicatiuon in either direction. Both days were fast paced, nine hours the first, and seven hours the second, so we fit a lot in. He was thouroghly knowledgeable about both cities, and Japan in general, so our constant conversation and discussion went from history, to culture, to politics, both old and new, and any and every subject between - very enlightening. Hiroshi was a delightful guide, bright, sharing, and good humor. He made our days a joy.
Dear Eric Thank you very much for your great comment. I think you had fantastic time in the cruise and back to your home safely. As I mentioned in the tour, I enjoyed the time with you a lot. You, your wife and your friends are wonderful persons and wish to see you again. You may spend wonderful holiday seasons. Best regards Hiroshi
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