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
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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, 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
Howard P.
“Fast-Paced, Fascinating Tokyo Tour with an Expert Guide”
We had an incredible private tour of Tokyo with our guide, Yoshi. From start to finish, he was fast, efficient, and exceptionally knowledgeable. Yoshi packed an impressive number of major sites into our day without it ever feeling rushed. His commentary was full of fascinating details that brought each location to life, offering cultural insights and historical context that we wouldn’t have gotten on our own. Thanks to Yoshi, we were able to see the best of Tokyo in a short amount of time while still feeling deeply connected to the places we visited. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a meaningful and well-organized introduction to the city!
Udi F.
“A professional guide with warm attitude”
When visiting a foreign country one needs a very professional guide. One that will give you the important historical and cultural information while walking around the sites. And Yoshi did exactly that but with a warm and friendly attitude. We enjoyed the trip very much.
Yoshi S.
Hi Udi, thank you for your kind message. Have a nice trip in Japan! Yoshi
Rob J.
“Highly recommended tour and guide!”
This was a great tour with a perfect host. Yoshi is professional, friendly and efficient with all of the arrangements. We wouldn't have been able to see and understand the significance of all of the sites without him. Highly recommended!
Yoshi S.
Hi Rob and Kim, thank you for your kind message. It’s encouraging and motivating for me. I’m so glad you enjoyed my tour even in the rain. Safe travels in Japan! Yoshi
$260/ per group
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