A private Kamakura tour with flexibility. Kamakura is one of the most popular day-trip destinations, located just one hour south of Tokyo. This coastal city used to be the center of Japan during the 12th to 14th century, where Samurai government ruled Japan first time in our history. Zen (meditation) Buddhism flourished here with Zen style rock gardens, consist of only pebbles and rocks to represent nature, making Kamakura unique place.
At your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards. Or Kamakura station.
- I can meet you at your hotel, or your choice in Tokyo 23 wards. Or Kamakura station start is possible. Let me know.
We take a train to Kamakura from the nearest station to your hotel. The line differs depending on your hotel location and visiting spots in Kamakura. It will cost something like 1,000 yen one way, about 1h from Tokyo.
Take a bus or taxi to Kotokuin temple, which houses the second tallest seated Buddha statue in Japan, with the hight of 11.4m. Tis amazing statue was cast in 1252 and originally housed inside a large hall. However, the hall was destroyed by natural disasters. So, the Buddha has been standing in the open air since the late 15th century!
Walk to nearby Hasedera, one of the prettiest temples in Kamakura. Famous for its 9.18 meter tall, golden eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Boasting pretty nature and cute smiling Jiso statues in the precinct all year round (very photogenic!), especially popular in hydrangea season.
Nostalgic local train often appears on TV drama, anime and manga comics.
Popular shopping street leads to Hachimangu Shrine. Various type food is available around here for lunch. Let me know your request if you have something you like to try.
Kamakura's most important shrine founded by Samurai in the late 11C.
Enjoy Zen culture and Zen garden!
・Kencho-ji Temple - the number one of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Special features are a garden designed by Zen master Muso Kokushi and a famous dragon painting on its ceiling of the hall.
・Meigetsuin Temple - known as flower temple, especially Hydrangea and Irises. Also famous for its circular window in the main hall as photogenic.
Small serene temples with natural beauty. Good for photo lovers.
・Houkoku-ji - known as Bamboo temple. Maccha powered green tea in front of Bamboo forest can be enjoyed with 600 yen.
・Sugimoto-dera Temple - famous for its serene moss staircase.
Request me if you have specific ones.
A small island connected by bridge with the mainland. Enjoy panoramic ocean view from Enoshima Sea Candle (observatory). With the Enopass, we can enjoy island's main attractions (garden, observation tower, caves) and use of the escalators. (adult 1,000 yen, child 500 yen.)
*Not available in winter time.
At your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards or any preferred place nearby tour area
guide fee, hotel pick-up, hotel drop-off
transportation fee (you and guide), food and drink (you and guide), entrance fee (you and guide)
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【Main fee】
Transportation fee depends on your hotel location, as we have some ways to get to Kamakura. I'll choose the best transportation for you according to your hotel and our needs at the destination.
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Estimate : From Shinjuku to Kamakura
・If JR : 940 yen (If take Green Car +1000yen)/one way *Green Car is recommended to avoid packed train.
・If Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass by Odakyu (inclusive) : adult 1,640 yen, child 400 yen(If take Romance Car, +700 yen /one way. Advanced booking is recommended for Romance Car.)
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●For JP-Pass holders,
No fee needed for regular JR trains with JR-Pass.
For guide, about 2,000 yen for round-trip. Small cash for Enoden or buses at the destination.
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Admissions
・Great Buddha of Kotokuin Temple : adult 300 yen, elementary 150 yen
・Hasedera Temple : adult 400 yen, elementary 200 yen
【Basic】Kencho-ji Temple : adult 500 yen, elementary&junior 200 yen
【Basic】Meigetsuin Temple : adult 500 yen, elementary&junior 300 yen
【Nature】Houkoku-ji Temple :300 yen(Maccha 600 yen)
【Nature】Sugimoto-dera : adult 300 yen, junior 200 yen, elementary 100 yen
【OPTION- Enoshima】Eno-pass: adult 1,000 yen, child (under 12) 500 yen
Kamakura is a very popular tourist destination for both Japanese and abroad travelers. It gets crowded on weekends and holidays.
This tour is only available on Weekdays to escape from congestion in Kamakura.
I'm sorry, I'm already BOOKED OUT UNTIl May 13, this year 2024.
・I only do tours with small private groups (up to 4 people) .
・Please kindly make inquiries only for available days set on my calendar. Thank you for your understanding.
・My tours basically start/end at Tokyo. If starts/ends outside Tokyo 23 wards, please kindly cover my transportation fee to/from Tokyo.
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Kaori S.
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We had a wonderful day with Kaori. It was like walking about with a friend who knows the place. Her communication with me prior to the tour was flawless and she came up with different options baased on our preferences. She took us to places that weren't crowded at all and we were able to see a part of Tokyo that didn't feel like 'Tokyo' at all! She even extended her time with us and dropped us of at the station where we could take the train to our hotel. Thank you Kaori San.
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(66 reviews)Thank you for an excellent review on my tour, Parvathi-san. I also appreciate warm friendliness your family gave me during our time together. Such pleasure to talk with each of you while walking like a local. Looking forward to your next visit and see each other again, maybe to Mt.Fuji! Enjoy your rest of stay this time! Hugs and kisses, Kaori
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Kaori S.
(66 reviews)Thank you for giving me such warmest review on me and my tour, Sophia san! I’m always happy to support as much as I can if I can be help of something my guests need. Also so glad your family enjoyed local food there! Mt.Fuji was so divine with clouds changed its shape moment to moment all day. Was really beautiful day! Thanks to your family’s friendliness, I enjoyed time chatting with each of you. Your son won every time for our short race. I’ll get trained enough to win him next time! Looking forward to seeing all of you again on your next trip! Thank you again. Hugs and kisses, Kaori