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Kamakura Explorer 1-Day Culture and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide

Enoshima at dusk

Hokokuji Temple

Enoshima Jinja

Enoden Train

Giant Buddha

inside the Giang Buddha

Shonan Beach and Island of Enoshima

Enoshima

Hokokuji Temple

Anmitsu, Japanese sweets

Seafood Bowl

Engakuji Temple

view from Hasedera Temple

Zeniarai-Benzaiten washing bills

Zeniarai-Benzaiten

Wagon R

Alto Turbo RS

Kamakura Explorer 1-Day Culture and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide

Car Tour (driving guide)

Joined 2018

Seigo U.

5.00 / 5

(26 reviews)

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Kamakura

Japanese (Native), English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)

7 hours

Private tour (only you and Seigo U.)

Up to 3 people

Why don't you travel efficiently by car?

Your guide will drive you wherever you want in the Kamakura and Fujisawa areas in English, Chinese, and a little Spanish.

*The tour starts and ends at Kamakura or Fujisawa.

*If starts and ends in Tokyo: +$100 (10 hours)

My SUZUKI K-cars:

1 Wagon R Stingray TS, 2008

2 Alto Turbo RS, 2017

・small but powerful with 660 engine with turbo

・accommodates 3 guests maximum

・not so spacious nor as comfortable as Mercedes

・with insurance

Itinerary

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

09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Your convenient Railway station (Kitakamakura, Kamakura, Fujisawa, Katase-Enoshima

- The guide will pick you up at the station or near the station in Kamakura or Fujisawa area.

Wherever you want to go in Kamakura, Fujisawa area.

Please choose the destinations you want to go to.

(approximately 3-5 places)

Model Course A

Kamakura station (JR line)-Tsrugaoka Hachimangu Shrine-Komachi-dori shopping street-Zeniarai-Benzaiten-Giant Buddha(Kotokuin Temple)-Enoshima-Katase-Enoshima station (Odakyu Llne)

Model Course B

Katase-Enoshima station (Odakyu line)-Enoshima-Hasedera Temple-Giant Buddha-Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine-Komachidori Shopping street-Kamakura Station (JR line)

attractions and fees per adult in JPY:

Shrines:

Kamakura Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

Zeniarai Benten (Ugafuku Shrine)

Zen Buddhist temples:

Hokokuji 300yen

*For a small donation, you can experience Zen meditation at Hokokuji only on Sundays from 7:30. You must reach Kamakura station by 7:00.

Engakuji Kenchoji 500yen

Other Buddhist temples:

Kotokuin(giant statue of Buddha) 300yen

Hasedera 400yen

Shopping Street: Komachi-dori Shopping Street

Other charming destinations:

Enoshima island, Kamakura Highschool station (a mecca for animation Slam Dunk fans), beaches in Kamakura and Fujisawa

The guide will help you make a recommended itinerary if needed.

Ending Point

Your convenient Railway station (Kamakura, Fujisawa, Katase-Enoshima)

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

Fuel, tolls, and parking fees

What‘s not included

Admission fees

Lunch

Transportation expenses other than by the guide’s car

Tour Important Information

*My two cars are both small with no trunk room.

*Each car accommodates max. 3 guests.

*You cannot be with your large baggage in a car.

*People over 190 cm would not fit in, or may not feel comfortable in my car.

*If the starting and ending points are in Tokyo, the tour will be 9 hours, and 15000JPN will be added to the original price of the tour.

The duration of the tour can be varied.

You can start and/or finish the tour at your hotel.

Please contact for details.

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 2018

Seigo U.

5.00 / 5

(26 reviews)

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About Tour Guide Seigo U.

Hi, I’m Seigo.

Thank you for visiting my page. I'm a friendly guy who loves traveling, music, and sports, especially baseball.

I enjoy trying my best to take you wherever you want in Japan as much as possible.

Key Skills

Certified National Licensed Guide Interpreter in English (2018) and Chinese (2020)

Domestic Travel Service Supervisor license (2019)

Strengths

• Extensive travel experience both domestically and internationally. Fluent in English and Chinese, and currently learning Spanish to broaden my global communication skills.

• Proven expertise in managing schedules for bus tours, including multi-day and day trips, ensuring smooth and enjoyable experiences.

• A commitment to tailoring tours to individual preferences, creating relaxing, memorable, and joyful journeys.

Guiding Experience

Since 2019, I have guided a variety of tours, including:

• Private tours

• Day-trip, long tour

• Cruise ship excursions

I have extensive knowledge of and experience guiding popular destinations across Japan, such as Tokyo, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Sendai, Kagoshima, and Okinawa.

Background and Education

After earning a degree in English, I devoted over 35 years to teaching English at high schools and special education schools, while also working with the Prefectural Board of Education. My passion for education extends to online language teaching, where I help students master Japanese, Chinese, and English.

Since I have lived in Kanagawa my whole life, I can offer satisfying private customized tours to each guest group. My recommended destinations in Kanagawa are Kamakura, the seat of Japan's first Shogunate, and Hakone, a popular resort area with mountains and Lake Ashinoko. I can also drive you around some nice places in Japan that foreign tourists don't usually visit.

Please feel free to contact me anytime.

I'm looking forward to seeing you soon!

Reviews

Eric M.

5 / 5

Sep 13, 2025

Visit 2 Zen Buddhist Temples and Kannami Buddha Statues Museum in Shizuoka from Hakone

Sep 13, 2025

Hakone

4 hours

Customized

“Fantastic, friendly, flexible guide!”

I requested a unique tour from Seigo. There were a couple of temples that I wanted to see, which were a bit out of his way. When I sent the idea to him, not only was he open to it, he personally visited the temples beforehand to map out the route, and even suggested a really cool Buddhist statue museum near the temples. He printed out leaflets wih descriptions of the sites, along with an awesome pamphlet of helpful Japanese terms! My only qualm is that I wish I had met him sooner, because I learned so much and it was such a welcoming experience. Thank you so much Seigo!! Arigato gozaimasu!!

Seigo U.

Eric san, Many thanks for your kind review. I’m delighted to know that the tour of the two temples and the Buddhist sculpture museum met your expectations. Your keen interest in Buddhism was both inspiring and enlightening, and I greatly valued our exchange. You are truly Sugoi! I hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on your next visit to Japan. Seigo

Jesse S.

5 / 5

May 22, 2025

Hakone Explorer 1-Day Nature and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide

May 22, 2025

Hakone

10 hours

“A+ service all around!”

Seigo was a wonderful and caring tour guide for all of our needs. He was able to adjust the schedule and itinerary nimbly to allow for inclement weather and offer up alternative ideas on the spot. He is a beacon of local Japanese knowledge as well. I always appreciate a timely, considerate and respectful local tour guide and Seigo checked all those boxes. Highly recommend!

Seigo U.

Jesse, thank you so much for your kind words. Although the weather forecast, unfortunately, proved accurate, I’m so glad you were still able to see Mt. Fuji up close. It was a great pleasure accompanying you two to many interesting places over the past two days. I hope you enjoy the rest of your time in Japan to the fullest. I’ll be looking forward to the day we meet again. Seigo

Stephanie K.

5 / 5

Apr 23, 2025

Hakone Explorer 1-Day Nature and History Car Tour with a Licensed guide

Apr 23, 2025

Hakone

7 hours

“Excelent Guide”

Seigo was perfect for our 1 day in Hakone. Showed us what we wanted to see and then some!

Seigo U.

Stephanie san, thank you for your kind words. I had a great day in Hakone with you and your daughter. Looking forward to seeing you again soon! Seigo