One day Kamakura tour for first time visitors
Joined 2017
This tour is the most suitable for people who visit Kamakura for the first time. It is a one-hour train ride from Tokyo Station. So, it is one of the best destinations where tourists staying in Tokyo can go for a day trip. We will visit major sightseeing spots such as Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kotokuin Temple (Great Buddha), and Hasedera Temple.
On the way back to Kamakura Station, we will also stop by Komachi street for shopping.
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
Hotel Pick-up in Tokyo
Kamakura station
Kotokuin Temple
See the Great Buddha
Hasedera Temple
Famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon and seasonal flowers.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Komachi Street
Look around shops
Kamakura Station
Back to your hotel in Tokyo
End of our tour
Ending Point
At your hotel in Tokyo or the nearest station
Want to personalize this tour?
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 fee (only within twenty tree wards of Tokyo)
1) Admission fee to Shrines/Temples. (for you and guide)
2) Transportation charges during the services. (for you and guide)
3) Lunch (for you and guide)
4) Other actual tour-related expenses, if any.
Tour Important Information
1)The tour will not be conducted during instances of extreme weather such as typhoons and snowstorms.
2) Please advise us if you have any religious or health restrictions, allergies, or have other specific requests.
Important message from the supplier
I can also guide you to Nagano and the surrounding area from Tokyo.
Travel insurance is not included in our tours. I would recommend you take out your own travel insurance just in case of any unexpected accident.
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 Takeshi H.
Hello! My name is Takeshi.
I am a National Licensed Guide Interpreter in English.
I was born in Tokyo. I worked for Canon for more than 30 years including a 5-year assignment to the U.S. office. Before joining Canon, I received a master's degree in engineering in the United States.
After retiring from the company, I began working as a volunteer guide for foreign visitors in Kamakura and Yokohama for a while.
However, I became fascinated by the beautiful nature of Nagano prefecture and decided to move here to the Yatsugatake Mountains, 1000m above sea level in Nagano a few years ago.
Since then I go out to look at the breathtaking mountains, lakes, and shrines every day. I would like to guide you to these special sites and also share with you the Japanese culture in my guided tours.
I am flexible and can customize the tour based on the customer's request.
I am also a Certified Travel Service Administrator. My hobby is Aikido and I hold the 2nd Dan black belt.
Hope to see you soon.
Reviews
Kristi R.
“Highly recommended”
Takeshi was an excellent communicator. He went out of his way to investigate onsen options and the day was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Takeshi H.
Thank you for your review. On the day of the tour, due to the cold snap, we had record-breaking heavy snow, but I am glad I could finish the tour safely and happily.
Eduardo C.
“Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji templo Tour”
My family and I took the tour with Takeshi-san as our guide to Snow Monkey Park and Zenkoji temple in january 2025, and it was wonderful! Takeshi is super cordial, friendly and careful, making our tour of Nagano even better. Even when facing an unforeseen event, with heavy snow falling, we managed to enjoy all the stages, with him helping us at all times. We highly recommend it!
Takeshi H.
Thank you for your review. It was unexpectedly heavy snow, but I am glad to be able to finish our tour almost as planned. Hope to see you again.
Rowena S.
“Guests enjoyed the tour”
Extremely grateful for the smooth transaction and for taking such great care of the guests. Thank you for making this experience so seamless and positive!
Takeshi H.
Thank you for your review. Luckily, we were able to enjoy the snowy Narai-juku (Narai post town of Nakasendo trail)
$320/ per group
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