5. Kamakura: once the capital of Japan, historic shrines, Great Buddha, and bamboo forests.
Joined 2016
Kamakura was a capital of Japan for 150 years long governed by Samurai, and is one hour by train from Tokyo. In this tour, you can enjoy real Japanese tea ceremony in Jomyoji temple located in quiet mountain. Then we will stroll to Hokokuji temple with a beautiful bamboo garden, the Great Buddha and Hasedera temple with a fantastic ocean view. You can enjoy Washoku, Japanese cuisine, as a lunch.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At the police box located at the east exit of JR Kamakura station.
- You and I will meet at the police box located at the east exit of JR Kamakura Station. JR Kamakura Station is about an hour by train from JR Tokyo Station without transfers. I will show you how to get to Tokyo Station from your hotel. It's very easy, and so far, no one has ever gotten lost on the tour.
11:00 am Jomyoji temple:
we stroll in a quiet temple grounds in a mountain hearing singing of birds. We will have a Japanese Matcha (powdered green tea) tea ceremony with a wagashi (Japanese sweets) in a genuine tea house with a very beautiful Japanese garden.
11:40 Hokokuji temple:
The temple is adjacnet to Jomyoji. It is very famous for beautiful bamboo garden. Michelin Three Stars ranking temple.
12:30 Lunch:
I will bring you a typical Japanese restaurant for a lunch.
13:30 Great Buddha in Kotokuin temple:
We will arrive at the Great Buddha by seaside tram and walk. It is a national treasure. It enjoys No.2 popularity after Nara Great Buddha.
14:30 Hasedera temple:
The temple is famous for flowers all year round, eleven faces buddha of compassion of about 10 m high and very fantastic ocean view. It takes ten minutes walk from the great buddha.
16:00 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shirine:
It is a guardian deity for Kamakura samurai who governed the Kamakura. If we have a time, we will visit here.
Ending Point
17:00 At the police box located at the east exit of JR(Japan Railway) 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
-Transportation 1 Tokyo-Kamakura (1840 yen round / person)
-Transportation 2 Taxi fare In Kamakura; 15,000 yen one cab a day. - Lunch 3500 yen person,
- Entrance fee about 2000 yen per person in total.
Tour Important Information
- We use a taxi, a tram and a bus depending on a traffic condition.
Important message from the supplier
-I can guide you anywhere in Japan if you cover my transportation, meals, and accommodation.
-If you need a private car in the Tokyo area, GoWithGuide recommends booking it directly yourself. If you would like me to handle it, I can do so for a 15% commission on the official price.
-Instead of a private car, you can use a taxi. Taxis are clean, have quality drivers, can accommodate up to four people including a guide, and are more affordable.
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 Masato N.
Hi, everybody,
It’s my great pleasure to take you to fantastic places and explain the interesting aspects of Japan. I love this job!
The scope of my work primarily covers Tokyo and its suburbs, and I offer both one-day and multi-day tours. I can also guide you to destinations outside Tokyo, such as Kyoto, Nara, or Himeji Castle. In such cases, you will need to cover my transportation, accommodation, and meals in addition to the guide fee.
We use a taxi or a private car on my urban tours to maximize efficiency. If you prefer to use a private car, please arrange it in advance. Japanese taxis are clean, driven by professional drivers, and generally more affordable than a private car.
In 2018, I was ranked number one in popularity on this matching site, GoWithGuide, due to earning five-star reviews from many tourists. The tourists say that it is because of my cheerful personality, humorous conversations, and extensive knowledge across various fields. This expertise is grounded in my diverse professional background:
Magazine reporter.
An executive aide to the CEO of an international advertising agency.
Manager of public relations and advertising for a multinational company.
Over forty years of work experience in Tokyo.
Additionally, I sometimes appear as an actor in TV dramas and TVCM. I have also published fourteen e-books available on Amazon, including four in English.
I have suggested some ready-made travel packages, but I prefer to propose a suitable travel plan for you after discussing your preferences.
Please, do not hesitate to let me know what you would like. I’m looking forward to meeting you very soon in Japan.
P.S. I had prostate cancer and after two years of treatment, my strength has almost returned to what it was before I had the disease, so I have decided to resume guiding tourists from July 1, 2024.
Thank you,
Masato
Reviews
Bruce K.
“A Day with Masato in Tokyo ”
Masato is wonderful, funny, knowledgeable and friendly. He did a great job mixing history, stories and current events. We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Tokyo with Masato-san. Thank you, sir.
Masato N.
Hi Bruce, Thank you for spending a fun day with me as your guide. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan! Masato
Elizabeth A.
“What a wonderful introduction to Tokyo!”
Masato-San was an exceptional guide, and we felt so fortunate that he was able to show us so many beautiful parts of Tokyo. He is incredibly knowledgeable, and incredibly charming. His English was great – he even told many jokes, successfully! You could not do better if you are looking for a guide to welcome you to this great city.
Masato N.
Hi Elizabeth, Thank you for enjoying the Tokyo tour! I also truly appreciate your kind words. I hope you continue to enjoy the best of Japan, including Kyoto and beyond. Please say hello to your husband and daughters. Masato
Fiona A.
“The highlight of our trip to Japan. ”
Masato was amazing! He was so full of energy and interesting information. We felt fully immersed in everything Tokyo offered. We will definitely recommend him to friends travelling to Tokyo.
Masato N.
Hi Fiona, Thank you for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed Tokyo tour. Thank you again.
$213/ per group
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