A one-day tour to explore Kamakura’s major spots
Kamakura is just about an hour's train ride from Tokyo Station, making it a perfect destination for a day trip. This historic city is home to ancient shrines and temples, offering a glimpse into Japan’s rich cultural heritage.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
In the lobby of your hotel
Take JR Train from Tokyo Station to Kamakura
It takes about 1 hour.
Hokokuji
Known for its serene bamboo grove and tranquil Zen garden, it's a peaceful escape from the bustling city. The admission fee is 400 yen/person.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Take you to the historic Shinto shrine originally founded in 1063 which played a central role during the Kamakura period (1185–1333), when Kamakura was the political capital of Japan.
Lunch on the way to Big Budda
Please let me know your dietary restrictions or preferences.
The Great Buddha at Kotokuin
Visit an iconic bronze statue of Amida Buddha, standing approximately 11.4 meters tall. It was originally constructed in the 13th century and once housed inside a temple building that was later destroyed by natural disasters. The admission fee is 300 yen/person.
Hase Temple
Let's go to a beautiful Buddhist temple known for its impressive statue of Kannon which stands over 9 meters tall. It is built on a hillside offering panoramic views of Kamakura and the coastline. The admission fee is 400 yen/person.
Head back to Tokyo Station by enoden and JR
It takes about 1.5 hours.
Ending Point
in front of your hotel
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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, pick up, and drop off at your hotel
transportation fees = around 3000 yen/person
admission fees= Hokoku Temple(400 yen/person), The Great Buddha(300 yen/person),Hase Temple(400 en/person)
meal fees = it depends(around 2000-3000 yen/person)
Tour Important Information
* We will mainly use public transportation, so please let me know if your group has someone who prefers not to walk a lot.
* For lunch, please let me know your dietary restrictions or preferences.
This tour is designed for those staying at hotels or Airbnbs within a 30-minute public transportation ride to JR Tokyo Station. If you are staying outside this area, the tour duration may vary, so please contact me before booking.
Important message from the supplier
I am available 7 days a week, but if you prefer popular tourist destinations, please select weekdays. Additionally, my tours have a minimum duration of 5 hours. I also specialize in private tours for small groups (FIT), with a max of 5 people.
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
About Tour Guide Ritsuko K.
Hi, I'm Ritsuko, a national licensed tour guide. I was born and raised in Tokyo.
As Tokyo is a city of many faces, I hope you will discover your hidden gems during the tour.
I love to wander around the shops and places downtown and one of my hobbies is to find daily-use products made in Japan. So I can select unique souvenirs for you within your budget!
I am football-mad and have been to every FIFA World Cup except one tournament since 1998.
I also love to go island hopping in Asia. That's why I have been to over 30 countries.
Wherever I went, people were so kind to me. So, it's my turn.
I will do my best to make your tour a memorable one!
Hope to hear from you soon.
Reviews
Tierra C.
“Amazing and learned a lot ”
Ritsuko was professional, on time, and informative. I appreciate learning about the history of Tokyo and she helped me navigate out of Shinjuku Station better by showing me tips & tricks
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Tierra, thank you for your kind review. I was very happy to spend part of your final full day in Japan shopping together and to see that you were able to find almost everything you had been looking for! I hope our time together helped you understand Tokyo a little better and, most of all, made you like the city more!
Tony O.
“Fun day exploring Tokyo ”
This was our first day of our first time visiting Japan and it was a fantastic way to start our trip. Ritsuko is a fantastic guide and a wonderful person. We visited a lot of the major tourist spots and Ritsuko gave us a clear understanding of the history and significance behind the sits we visited. Before arriving in Tokyo we were an apprehensive about the train system but thanks to Ritsuko we were able to navigate it successfully without her the following day. Our tour started at 9sm , finished at 4pm with us having achieved much more than we would have achieved on our own. I highly recommend getting a guide for your first day if you haven’t visited Japan before and I highly recommend Ritsuko.
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Tony and Kristen, Thank you so much for your warm review. I also had a great time with you. In addition to the highlights, it was especially fun to explore Kappabashi Kitchen Street with cooking lovers like you and to enjoy miso ramen together! I’m very happy to hear that our day together helped you feel more comfortable getting around Tokyo on your own. I hope the rest of your time in Japan, including Kanazawa, is just as enjoyable and full of good discoveries and delicious food. And when you get back home, please enjoy dashimaki tamago and fish with your new tools!
Andrea T.
“Great 2-day Tokyo orientation ”
We had an amazing two days exploring Tokyo with Ritsuko. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and professional, and did a wonderful job showing us both the traditional and modern sides of the city. We had so much fun navigating Tokyo by subway/train, enjoyed some fantastic lunch spots, and learned so much along the way. She made the experience easy, enjoyable, and memorable. We highly recommend her!
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Ritsuko K.
Hi Andrea and Michael, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I’m very happy that you enjoyed not only Tokyo’s major highlights, but also the local neighborhood where I used to live. I was also glad that I could introduce you not just to the subway and trains, but even to one of Tokyo’s trams. Although the weather has been a little unsettled lately, I hope you are enjoying your cruise and finding some favorite places, foods, and perhaps some items related to remade kimono along the way. Next time, please come back to Tokyo with your son and daughter-in-law. I would be delighted to see you again!
$286/ per group
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