Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
Joined 2017
Kamakura is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan with easy access from Tokyo, I'll pick up you at your staying hotel and take you to one day trip to Kamakura which is located about 50km southwest of Tokyo. Kamakura was the seat of the first military government called Shogunate during the period from the end of 12th century to the early 14th century. Then Kamakura has many historical and cultural sites and attracts visitors all over the world as well as Kyoto and Nara.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel in Tokyo
Hokokuji Temple
The temple is also a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1334. Visitors can enjoy walking around bamboo forest and beautiful dry landscape garden as well as matcha tee at the wooden rest house.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
This Shinto shrine was established in 1063 by Minamoto Yoritomo who was the founder of Kamakura Shogunate which was the first warrior government in the Japanese history. So the shrine had been regarded as a protector shrine of the warrior families and now the most symbolic sightseeing spots in Kamakura.
Komachi Street
Visitors can enjoy shopping traditional souvenirs and Japanese sweets.
Great Buddha of Kamakura
An outdoor bronze statue of Amida Buddha standing on the ground of Kotokuin Temple. With the height of 13.35meters, it is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan.
Hasedera Temple
The temple is an independent temple established in 736 and regarded as sister temple of Hasedera Temple of Nara because the same statues of eleven-headed Kannon are enshrined. Various kinds of flowers are enjoyed and breathtaking panorama of Pacific Ocean is commanded at the observation deck.
Ending Point
JR Yokohama Station at 16:30
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, hotel pick up
Transportation fee for you and guide (about ￥3,000/person), Admission fee for you and guide (about ￥2,000), lunch for you and guide (about ￥1,500)
Tour Important Information
Most of the temples require admission fee. (￥300~￥500/person)
Important message from the supplier
I am available from 9am to 5pm everyday.
I am flexible to one day trip to Hakone, Lake Kawaguchi and Nikko if you pay my transportation fee on top of the tour in Tokyo.
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 2017
About Tour Guide Yoshi S.
Hello, I'm Yoshi!! I started my second career as a tour guide after retiring from the Japanese computer company I had worked for about 40 years. I was born in Asakusa and grew up in down town in Tokyo. I’m married with two daughters and three grandchildren, two girls and a boy.
I've experienced guiding international visitors in Tokyo and other famous sightseeing spots as a guide for several years. I will be so happy to help you enjoy your stay in Japan. Look forward to joining my tour!!
Reviews
Keyur P.
“Amazing guide ”
Yoshi was extraordinary knowledgeable and took us around Nikko with expertise and in depth knowledge . He was very adaptable and accommodated all 8 of us comfortably. We strongly recommend him .
Yoshi S.
Dr. Parikh, thank you for your kind message. I was so happy that you could see snow though it was a bit cold in Nikko. Look forward to seeing you again. Yoshi
Steven E.
“Wonderful day in Nikko”
We had a great day exploring Nikko with Yoshi. He was knowledgeable and very friendly and really helped explain the historical details of the various shrines and temples.
Yoshi S.
Hi Steven, thank you for your kind message. We were so lucky due to no rain contrary to the weather forecast. Please enjoy the rest of your trip in Japan. Yoshi
Keyur P.
“Amazing Guide in Tokyo ”
We had excellent two days with Yoshi , he is highly knowledgeable, sympathetic, and thoroughly entertaining guide, took us to nook and corners and adapted and modified to our liking our tours. Strongly recommended him,
Yoshi S.
Thank you Dr. Parikh for your warm message. I really enjoyed being with you for two days. I hope you would spend valuable days in Japan. Yoshi
$264/ per group
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