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A day trip in Kamakura
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Joined 2023
Kamakura is an old historic and cultural city where it takes about only one hour train ride from Tokyo. It was the late 12th century when Minamoto Yoritomo founded the Kamakura Shogunate here in 1185 as Japan's first Samurai government. Many shrines and temples were built as the guardian deity of the samurai.
We will visit famous Zen temples such as Engakuji Temple and Kenchoji Temple as well as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, the open air Great Budda of Kamakura and Hasedera Temple.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Your Hotel in Tokyo
- Meeting point will be at your hotel in Tokyo. Then move to a JR station which connects to Kamakura. Possible stations are Tokyo, Shimbashi, Shinagawa and Shinjuku.
Engakuji Temple
We will reach at Kitakamakura Station of JR Yokosuka Line. Engakuji Temple is located near the station. It was founded in 1282 by Chinese Zen monk Mugaku Sogen who was invited by Hojo Tokimune, 8th regency of Kamakura Shogunate. Engakuji Temple is the second ranking of Five Great Zen Temples of Kamakura.
Kenchoji Temple
We will walk to Kenchoji Temple from Engakuji Temple. It takes about 10-15minutes.
Kenchoju is the first Zen temple founded in 1253 by Hojo Tokiyori the 5th regent of Kamakura Shogunate. It ranks first among the Five Great Zen Temples in Kamakura.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
We will walk again to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine from Kenchoji. It is 5-10 minutes walk.
The shrine was founded in 1063 by Minamoto Yoriyoshi, and was enlarged and relocated to the current site in 1180 by Minamoto Yoritomo, the first Shogun of the Kamakura shogunate. It became the guardian deity of Minamoto Clan as well as samurai warriors.
We will take a lunch on the way to Kamakura Station from the shrine.
The Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kotokuin Temple)
We will use "Enoden" train from Kamakura to Hase Station with 10 minutes ride. From Hase station, it is about 10 minutes walk to Kotokuin Temple where the Great Buddha of Kamakura is located.
Open air bronze Amida Buddha is a symbol of Kamakura designated as a national treasure. The hall of the buddha was washed away by the tsunami in 1498. Sunce then, the hall has never been built and the buddha has been in the open air.
Hasedera Temple
From the Great Buddha of Kamakura to Hasedera Temple, it takes about 10 minutes. The temple was found in 736, that is 450 years prior to the beginning of Kamakura Shogunate. The temple expresses the land of perfect bliss in Buddhism because of landscape gardens and beautiful flowers, especially famous for hydrangea flowers in rainy season of June.
Tokyo
After Hasedera Temple, we will return to Tokyo.
The route is Hase Sta. to Kamakura Sta. by "Enoden", and to Tokyo by JR Tokaido Line.
Ending Point
Tokyo
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Public transportation fee of the guide (2500yen)
Admission fee of temples for the guide (2000yen)
Lunch of the guide
Transportation fee of the gusts (2500yen/person)
Admission fee of temples of the guests (2000yen/person)
Lunch of the guests
Tour Important Information
Kamakura is in the middle of Kanagawa Prefecture next to Metropolitan Tokyo. It is about an hour train ride by JR Line between Tokyo and Kamakura.
This tour involves a lot of walking between sights and stations, so it is recommendable to have a comfortable wear and shous.
Important message from the supplier
Weekdays are available depending on my schedule.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Sumita Y.
I have been involved in international affairs in my career, and I got qualified as a national guided interpreter in 2016.
Since then, I have guided tourists from various countries such as US, Holland, Canada, France, Spain, Singapore, Mexico, China and Australia.
Places I have guided are major tourist spots such as Asakusa, Ueno, Yanaka, Imperial Palace, Meiji-Jingu Shrine, Tokyo Tower, Tsukiji Outer Market, Harajuku, Shibuya, Ginza and more. I will do my best to make your trip be more impressive and memorable.
Reviews
Wayne B.
“Excellent Tokyo Tour”
Yutaka Sumita did a superb job of taking my wife and I, to see all of the “must see” places in Tokyo. He also, explained to us the history of Japan, Tokyo and the sights we visited. We highly recommend Yutaka as a guide.
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Sumita Y.
Thank you very much for your high review on me. I really enjoyed guiding you with a lot of conversation regarding various aspect of Japan such as history, culture, custom, living standard and more. I hope your trip is memorable and safe. Thank you again. Yutaka Sumita
Jon G.
“Great introduction to Japanese culture”
Yutaka was a brilliant guide who took us efficiently from one location to another whilst giving excellent background across all locations. Highly recommend
Sumita Y.
Thank you for your high review on me. I enjoyed guiding you in Tokyo as well as a lot of communication with you. I hope your stay in Japan will be memorable and your whole trip will be safe. Thank you again.
Michael S.
“Kamakura Tour”
Kamakura was not Sumita Y.’s usual tour area, but when we booked, he was the only guide available for a Sunday tour. He did a good job and showed a depth of knowledge. He was very pleasant and an interesting person to spend time with.
Sumita Y.
Thank you for the review on me. I was very pleased to have a good chance to guide both of you in Kamakura. I would like to accumulate the experience of guiding Kamakura more.
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