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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.
4.93 / 5
(138 reviews)
Identity Verified
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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.
4.93 / 5
(138 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

“our trip in Tokyo with Yoshi.”

We had an amazing day tour in Tokyo with Yoshi. He was such an interesting and helpful guide. He gave us a super eye opening tour and was really creative the whole time. Highly recommended.

Shuki A.

Yoshi S.

Hi Shiki, thank you very much for joining my tour, especially after the exhausting experience of a delayed flight. It was a shame that time constraints prevented us from visiting the Japanese garden. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip to Japan.

“A great day exploring Tokyo with Yoshi-san”

My wife and I had a wonderful day exploring Tokyo with Yoshi. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable from the start. We enjoyed seeing the different sides of the city, from the temples and shrines to the busy streets of Harajuku and Shibuya. Having Yoshi guide us made getting around easy and helped us appreciate what we were seeing. A great way to experience Tokyo, especially on a first visit. Thank you, Yoshi!

Adam Z.

Yoshi S.

Hi Adam, thank you for your kind message. I am glad to hear you enjoyed my tour. How was your dinner in Shibuya? I hope you enjoy the rest of your tour. See you again!

“Wonderfully efficient in a sea of business”

Yoshi was truly such a godsend for our day trip to Fuji. He expertly tailored the day’s itinerary, and was knowledgeable about customs and history. He gave us plenty of time to relax and enjoy ourselves while still keeping a tight and efficient schedule. Even when that schedule was delayed due to traffic and increased crowds, Yoshi did his absolute best to get us back on schedule without making us feel rushed. Would recommend to anyone who needs help planning a tour or guided visit!

Benjamin P.

Yoshi S.

Hi Benjamin, thank you for your prompt review. I appreciate the positive feedback to my tour, despite the significant delay of the return bus. That was the first time I had ever experienced a delay like that. However, I am glad the weather was nice and you were able to get a beautiful view of Mount Fuji. Please enjoy the rest of your trip! Yoshi

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