Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!
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
This temple is 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.
Jomyoji Temple
This temple is also a Zen Buddhist temple founded in 1188 and ranked fifth of Kamakura Gozan (five great zen temples). Visitors can see a huge main hall with copper roof and a elegant wooden rest house with dry landscape garden.
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
This 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
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
Darrell W.
“Yoshi Was Amazing!”
This was our first trip to Japan and we were both excited and a bit nervous. Choosing Yoshi as our guide was the smartest decision we made on this trip. His communication with us, prior to the trip was excellent, focused and helpful. He gave us clear instructions on getting to Tokyo Station from our hotel near Narita airport. Yoshi met us with a sign on the train platform and then we began a day of discovery! After a quick review of our itinerary we picked up our “go everywhere” train passes and headed out. We learned about the history and nuances of every stop and absolutely visited gems we would have missed if we had done this on our own. Thank you Yoshi! After your guidance we did a 12 day cruise around the entirety of Japan but our experience with you will remain our favorite memory of the trip. Highly recommended!
Shirley G.
“Love Yoshi!”
We had a wonderful time in Tokyo with Yoshi. He packed in more sightseeing than we could have ever done on our own. He escorted us using the train which is really the way to get around. Highly recommended this guide.
Linda E.
“Great Day! ”
We had a wonderful day with Yoshi. He picked us up at hotel, navigated the super busy Shinjuku station with ease. Loved the temples, had the most amazing tempura lunch, the best we have ever had! He was so interesting, very knowledgeable about the temples. Highly recommend!
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Yoshi S.
Hi Linda, thank your for your prompt and warm review. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour and tempura lunch. I hope you will enjoy a wonderful cruise around Japan islands. Safe cruising! Yoshi
$256/ per group
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