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Tokyo Private Tour - At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
At Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tokyo Private Tour - At Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple
At Great Buddha in Kotokuin Temple
Tokyo Private Tour -

Kamakura, let's explore the traditional town!

Day Trip
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yoshi S.

Joined 2017

Yoshi S.
4.96 / 5
(113 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks
Tokyo
English, Japanese
8 hours
Private tour (only you and Yoshi S.)
Up to 4 people

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!

08:30 AM

Meeting Point

At your hotel in Tokyo

10:00 AM

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.

11:00 AM

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.

12:00 PM

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.

01:30 PM

Komachi Street

Visitors can enjoy shopping traditional souvenirs and Japanese sweets.

02:30 PM

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.

03:30 PM

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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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

guide fee, hotel pick up

What‘s not included

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
Tokyo Tour Guide - Yoshi S.

Joined 2017

Yoshi S.
4.96 / 5
(113 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

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

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!

Linda E.

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

Nice day with Yoshi-san in Tokio

As agreed Yoshi-san picked us up at International Cruise Terminal in Tokio and combined modern Tokio with traditional elements. We visited the Imperial Gardens (East), Meiji Shrine, busy Shibuya and Tokio Tower incl. lunch. He provided us with details about the Gardens, their history and also how to show respect at Meiji shrine. It was a real enjoyable walk in Tokio and we can fully recommend Yoshi-san as he is a very nice and experienced guide.

Gerhard P.

Yoshi S.

Thank you Gerhard, I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed my tour covering traditional and modern spots in Tokyo. What did you think about a cityscape scenery from Tokyo Tower and followed by dinner with your old friend? I'm sure that would have been a wonderful experience. Yoshi

Great Overview of Top Tokyo Sights

Yoshi, did a very nice job of a full day tour of some of the major sites of Tokyo. It was very easy to get around with the Tokyo Metro subway. Lunch at a local sushi restaurant was outstanding. Also, at the end of the day, Yoshi came with us to take my wife to a store she wanted to go to, which was above and beyond the call of the tour. He is a real gentleman and helps bring Japanese culture to life during the tour.

Ian P.

Yoshi S.

Hi Ian, I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed my tour and the sushi roll lunch. Afterwards, you soaked in the hot springs in Hakone, and I wonder if you're in Kyoto or Osaka now? Thank you for your warm and encouraging message. Yoshi

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