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Tokyo Private Tour - Hokoku Temple
Hokoku Temple
Tokyo Private Tour - Tsurugaoka Shrine
Tsurugaoka Shrine
Tokyo Private Tour - The Great Budda
The Great Budda
Tokyo Private Tour - Hase Shrine
Hase Shrine
Tokyo Private Tour - Benten Cave
Benten Cave

A one-day tour to explore Kamakura’s major spots

Day Trip
Tokyo Tour Guide - Ritsuko K.

Joined 2019

Ritsuko K.
5.00 / 5
(172 reviews)
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Tokyo
Japanese (Native), English
9 hours
Private tour (only you and Ritsuko K.)
Up to 5 people

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!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

In the lobby of your hotel

09:00 AM

Take JR Train from Tokyo Station to Kamakura

It takes about 1 hour.

10:30 AM

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.

11:30 AM

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.

12:30 PM

Lunch on the way to Big Budda

Please let me know your dietary restrictions or preferences.

02:00 PM

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.

02:40 PM

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.

03:40 PM

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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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, pick up, and drop off at your hotel

What‘s not included

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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Ritsuko K.

Joined 2019

Ritsuko K.
5.00 / 5
(172 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

Excellent tour guide

Ritsuko K has excellent communication skills, is flexible and accomodating to your specific interests and helped us by explaining and guiding the train system. Highly recommend as we had the most enjoyable and memorable day.

Exceptional tour through busy Tokyo

I was grateful that Ritsuko worked with me to take her standard first time tour and tailor it to my interests. We met over breakfast and she quickly made us feel comfortable. Walking through Asakusa, she narrated our surroundings and pointed out shops and areas of interests. We really enjoyed seeing and learning about Tokyo’s past when we walked through Ueno Park. Walking through the Yanaka area allowed us to see a slower side of Tokyo (despite it being Golden Week). While this wasn’t part of her regular tour, we appreciated the break at Cafe Reissue where we got some custom designed 3D foam lattes. Ritsuko is a good listener and uses what we say to point out any interesting things that we would have overlooked if we were by ourselves. During the tour, we peppered her with questions and that was extremely helpful for the following days we were on our own. We strongly recommend Ritsuko as your guide through Tokyo!

Bryan T.

Ritsuko K.

Hi Bryan, thank you very much for your thoughtful review. Considering it was Golden Week, we were actually quite lucky that both the breakfast at Pelican Cafe and the latte art at Cafe Reissue had relatively short waits. I also think one reason the tour worked so well is that your interests and tastes were quite similar to mine, so I’m very happy the places and information I shared were useful for you. After the tour, I’m sure you enjoyed some good shopping at Mega Don Quijote and Kappabashi, and probably added even more cat goods to your collection. I also hope you had a chance to remember and use some Japanese phrases along the way. いつかまた東京に戻ってきてくださいね!

We saw amazing things

Ritsuko took us to small neighborhoods and we saw really interesting things. She helped us on the subway and explained a lot about Japanese life, culture and history. She was just the right person for us and we really liked her willingness to adjust quickly.

Frank V.

Ritsuko K.

Hi Frank, Thank you again for your kind review. I’m very glad that you enjoyed exploring some of the smaller neighborhoods and experiencing a different side of Tokyo beyond the typical tourist areas. I hope you continue to have a wonderful time during the rest of your stay in Japan!

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