The Great open air Buddha and charming temple in Kamakura (from Tokyo)
Joined 2023
First shogun founded his military government at Kamakura. Here still remains old atmosphere. Let's explore this historical town.
The biggest attraction is the Great Buddha statue that is sitting in the open air, amazing.
Next, Hasedera Temple is like an amusement park.
Mysterious cave, observation deck which command splendid view of Sagami Bay, dry landscape garden, scripture house and so on.
Other than these, how about enjoy matcha surrounded by bamboo grove.
Too many things to list here!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your Hotel (Tokyo)
- I will pick you up at your Hotel.
Bamboo Temple
Let's enjoy Matcha in this Bamboo temple.
The Great Buddha
The second largest Buddha statue registered as a national treasure.
Sitting in the open air.
Lunch
my recommendation is soba noodle (buckwheat noodle)
Soba is Kamakura's specialty.
Hasedera Temple
like amusement park of Buddhism.
Mysterious cave, dry landscape garden, observation deck, scripture house, many jizo statues which protect babies who passed away so young and so on.
Ending Point
Your Hotel (Tokyo)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
guide fee, hotel pick-up
※train (to and from Kamakura) about￥2000 per person
upgraded seat (If you wish) about ￥2000 per person / round trip
※lunch ※coffee
※bus and local train ￥800 per person
※entrance fee
￥300 (the Great Buddha)
￥400 (Hasedera Temple)
￥600 (Bamboo Temple and Matcha)
Tour Important Information
There are many stairs in Hasedera Temple. So please wear comfortable shoes.
Important message from the supplier
I have registered for other agent, so no matter what day of the week, I will accept a job offer which comes earlier.
I am not available after 9 PM.
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 2023
About Tour Guide Yoko K.
I am national licensed English speaking tour guide.
I have been living in Tokyo for more than 30 years, so I am well informed about Tokyo.
Tokyo is full of charm. The more you know about Tokyo, the deeper you might fall.
I will offer some prearranged tours but our itinerary can be personalized based on your interest.
So feel free to tell me anything.
And don't miss Hakone during your stay in Japan.
Holiday resort for Tokyoite. You can enjoy magnificent scenery from various kind of rides such as tour boat, gondola and tram.
Once I lived in New Jersey in the United States of America for 3 years. That was wonderful experience. It's great pleasure to experience different cultures and new people.
I can't wait to share such precious rime with you.
Let's experience the best of Tokyo and never-ending excitement together.
Reviews
Deseret N.
sumo morning practice and sumo food
Customized
“Wonderful Tour in Asakusa, Sumo Building & Best Chanko Pot Meal”
Yoko was a wonderful guide. Her professionalism and excellent customer service started prior to our tour. We had hoped to do a sumo morning practice tour with Yoko. She worked hard to call multiple heyas but due to Sumo occurring so soon in Nagoya area, morning sumo watching was not an option. Yoko the helped us to create a personalized tour of Asakusa, Sumo Tournament Ring and made reservations to a wonderful Chanko pot restaurant experience. Yoko was knowledgeable and accommodating. We learned and experienced the unique cultural practices of visiting a temple, ate delicious Japanese sweets and had a wonderful time being immersed in the Japanese ways. The choko pot meal was sooooo delicious. The restaurant provided a very cultural meal. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. Yoko will not disappoint. She was the BEST. Thank you Yoko for being an amazing tour guide for our family of eight.
Yoko K.
Thank you for your kind words! I know you love sumo, so I was sincerely sorry that you couldn’t see sumo morning practice because of Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. But at lunch time, all of your wonderful family said “This Chanko is so good!”. I was very happy to hear that. Thank you again for having chosen my tour. Please enjoy the rest of your stay!
“Interesting and informative ”
Having only a limited time in Tokyo decided to book a day with a professional guide. This was a good decision and meant we got a great guide who gave us a comprehensive tour of Tokyo with historical information. On top of this we got an insight on how to navigating the public transport and where to visit when we were looking around by ourselves.
Yoko K.
Thank you so much for joining my tour. I am happy to hear that you had good time with me. Still many places to visit in Tokyo. Please come back to Japan! Best regards Yoko
$304/ per group
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