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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.
4.98 / 5
(66 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

10:30 AM

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.

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

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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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.
4.98 / 5
(66 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

Tour of Tokyo

Our family really enjoyed the walking tour Yoshi took us on of Tokyo. It was a very good introduction to so many Tokyo highlights. Definitely need good walking shoes. Yoshi was very nice and informative and we truly enjoyed the day.

June D.

Yoshi S.

Hi June, thank you so much for your kind message. I'm so happy to hear you could enjoy my tour. That is very motivating and encouraging. Look forawrd to seeing you again! Yoshi

A day to remember

My family had a wonderful day with Yoshi in Tokyo. It was our first full day in Tokyo and it was wonderful to be with Yoshi to experience some of Tokyo's history, people and culture. It was also very helpful to start to use the train system with an expert! Yoshi shared so much about Japan's religion and history and we were able to explore so many major attractions, and little hidden haunts. Thank you Yoshi for such a wonderful day. Mark, Angus and I enjoyed our time with you immensely and the day helped us for the rest of our trip. Best regards, Carinne

Carinne M.

Yoshi S.

Hi Carinne, thank you for beeing with me on the day and sending me your warm message. I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour and it encourages me to continue guiding in the future. Best regards, Yoshi

A Guide makes all the difference

On our trip to Japan we used private guides for the first time. I highly recommend private guides. Yoshi was easy to communicate with in advance of our trip and his fees were reasonable. He was always punctual and easy to understand. While we could have spent time figuring out the subway and trains and buses, Yoshi made that process easy and we spent more time touring instead of looking at transportation schedules. We had Yoshi guide us in Hakone and Kamakura. He was very knowledgeable of each site that we visited and gave us time to enjoy the site before we moved on. Yoshi is a dynamo and he will get you where you want to go. I'm attaching some pictures of Yoshi in action that you can consider when deciding if he is the right guide for you. Thank you, Yoshi, for helping us have a wonderful trip to Japan.

Allen B.

Yoshi S.

Hi Allen, thank you for your warm message. I am very honored by your kind praise and it will encourage me to continue my guide activities in the future. I also had a great time guiding you and your family to Kamakura and Hakone. Please let me know if you have another opportunity to come to Japan. Yoshi

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