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A Day in Kamakura: Tradition, Nature, and Taste
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Joined 2018
Kamakura is a charming seaside town filled with history, just about an hour by train from Tokyo. It played an important role in the Japanese history as the seat of the first samurai government from the 12th to the 14th century.
On this tour, we’ll visit Enoshima Island, the Great Buddha, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine—each offering its own unique beauty and atmosphere. It’s a perfect day trip to enjoy Japan’s history, nature, and coastal charm all at once!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
at your hotel lobby in Tokyo
- If your accommodation is hard to find or far from a station, we may meet at the nearest station or another convenient spot.
Enoshima Island
Enoshima is a small island full of seaside charm and beautiful views. We'll cross the Benten Bridge to reach the island, visit historic shrines and the scenic Samuel Cocking Garden, and then climb up the Sea Candle lighthouse for a stunning panoramic view of the ocean and Mt.Fuji on a clear day.
Lunch at local restaurants
Kamakura is blessed with fresh local ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and meat. We’ll enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant where you can taste the flavors of the season.
Great Budha in Kotokuin Temple
Built in the mid-13th century, the Great Buddha of Kamakura is Japan’s second largest bronze statue, standing 12 meters tall and weighing 121 tons. After visiting the temple, we’ll stop by nearby Yuigahama Beach, a popular spot for surfing and sailing.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Built in the late 12th century by Minamoto Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate, this shrine stands in the heart of Kamakura and has been its symbol for centuries. It’s a great place to feel the history and atmosphere of the old samurai capital.
Kamakura Station
We tale a train back to Tokyo.
Ending Point
Your hotel in Tokyo, around 06:00 PM
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 fee for you and a guide
・Lunch fee for you and a guide
・Admission for you and a guide
Tour Important Information
1. This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes. We usually don’t use tourist taxis.
2. If you have any dietary restrictions, please let me know in advance so I can plan your lunch accordingly.
3. The tour is not covered by travel insurance. I recommend purchasing your own insurance in case of any unexpected accidents or losses.
4. If you’d like to add other spots to the tour, please let me know at least one week before the tour date.
Important message from the supplier
Direct bookings are not accepted. Please be sure to contact me in advance of your desired tour date.
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
About Tour Guide Toru K.
Hello everyone! I'm Toru, a nationally licensed tour guide.
I mainly guide individual travelers and small groups around Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone. I live in a town near Narita International Airport.
People often say that one of the unique traits of Japanese culture is paying close attention to detail while trying not to show it. In other words, there are many unspoken stories hidden behind what you see in Japan. I always try to interpret those stories and help my guests discover the secrets of Japanese culture.
I offer three tour plans — Tokyo, Kamakura, and Hakone — which I believe are perfect for first-time visitors to Japan. Each one includes the must-see highlights of the area.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you in Japan!
Reviews
Ricardo R.
“Thank you Toru!!”
Toru was a wonderful tour guide in every way. He made us feel welcome and comfortable. He planned a excellent day for us and was very knowledgable on the many areas that we visited. His gentle and kind demeanour was a very added pleasure to our experience. He almost felt like family by the tail end of the day. I would highly recommend Toru to anyone wanting to have a lovely guided experience of Tokyo.
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Toru K.
Thank you so much for your warm and thoughtful review. Guiding you through Tokyo was truly a joy for me. it was also wonderful to see the cheerful energy and kindness of your parents throughout the day. Spending time with you felt like sharing the city with good friends. I hope our paths will cross again in the future. Until then, I wish you all continued health, happiness, and many more family adventures together.
Beverly B.
“Wonderful tour guide!”
Toru allowed us to customize our tour, and we packed a lot into eight hours! Without him, we would have never mastered the trains well enough to see so much in one day. We had tickets to see a Swallows baseball game (which I highly recommend!), and Toru walked us to the ballpark and gave us directions to get back to our hotel using the train. (Toru - if you are reading this, we did not get lost!). His English was easy to understand, he took great photos, and he provided just the right amount of information we needed to understand the background of the sites we saw in Tokyo.
Toru K.
Thank you Beverly for your kind comment and high rating of the Tokyo tour. I'm honoured to receive it. I'm also verry happy to have shared a pleasant time with you. You seemed to enjoy the Japanese baseball games very much. I look forward to seeing the the Japanese and American teams play in the championship game in the World Baseball Classic next year. Please give my best wishes to Mark as well.
Colleen M.
“Wonderful shore excursion to Kamakura”
Toru communicated with me ahead of time to design a great day for seeing the sights in Kamakura and learning the history. He even found a restaurant for lunch that would accommodate our picky eaters.
Toru K.
Thank you Colleen for your prompt positive review on the Kamakura tour. I'm honoured to receive it. I'm also verry happy to hear that you enjoyed the restaurant I chose for lunch. It's always a challenge for me. I look forward to seeing you again in Tokyo in another season. Please give my best wishes to your lovely family.
$219/ per group
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