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Town of Kamakura Private One Day Excursion from Tokyo
Explore the Fascinating History and Culture of the Town of Kamakura With a Private Guide.
Kamakura is a seaside town located 50km southwest of Tokyo and a very popular destination for visitors to Tokyo. It takes just about one hour to get there from central Tokyo by train and is the perfect place for a day excursion to experience a contrasting change from the hustle and bustle of the big city.
Meeting Point
At your hotel or agreed starting point
Meet at the agreed starting point
Your hotel or station. Take train to Kamakura from Tokyo (about 1hour)
Koutokuin
The Great Buddha, symbol of Kamakura
Hasedera Temple
One of the most popular temples in Kamakura with nice view of sea and huge wooden Kannon statue
Komachi Street
Lively shopping street, the path to the Tsurugaoka Shrine. Let's find nice street food, souvenirs, and place to eat.
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine
The guardian deity and the highlight of Kamakura.
Finish the tour
We take train back to Tokyo and finish the tour at agreed point
Ending Point
Agreed end point
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide Fee,
transportation fee (about 2500 JPY round trip between Tokyo central to Kamakura, per person, for you and guide), lunch (about 1000 JPY per person, for you and guide, depending on your choice ) / entrance fee to the temples (300-500 /each) for you and guide, other expense such as shopping, souvenir.
Tour Important Information
The tour route is customizable to meet your interests and preferences.
Important message from the guide
- My available time is basically day time (i.e. 900-17:00), but please consult me if you wish otherwise.
- I would recommend you to be covered by your own travel insurance as the tours are not included travel insurance.
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
Kamakura Tour Reviews
Ruth T.
Unique Japanese Traditional Experience just for you!
Customized
“Best of all days in Tokyo thanks to Sachimi-san! ”
Sachimi-san is great company, and she went out of her way to create some unique experiences to fit with my particular interests: paper making and silk dyeing. Both sessions were conducted by experts who were generous, helpful and good fun to be with. I would never have had these enriching experiences without Sachimi-san's thoughtful guidance. She is an absolute gem!
Sachimi K.
(26 reviews)Ruth-san, Thank you so much for such a nice review! I also enjoyed accompanying you and had a great time as well. Your work was brilliant!! I wish to enjoy together different things next time:)
“A superb experience!”
I highly recomend you guided tour with Sachimi. Sachimi is a charming person and offered us a very intresting trip around Tokyo. A lot of usefull tips for our first visit to Japan, many facts and stories about this city. The guide was able to change the original plan to adjust it to our needs. We traveled with our 10 y.o. son
Stefano U.
Kawagoe Town Day Excursion from Tokyo with Private guide
“A relaxed and fascinating walk in the past with Sachimi-san”
I was eager to explore the outskirts of Tokyo. I chose Sachimi-san because her tour was specifically focused on Kawagoe, an area where different past architectures merge: Edo, Meiji, Tasho, Showa. Sachimi could help me with the logistics. We could visit Kitain temple, where I was lucky enough to assist to a burning ritual and sutra chant, and then Hikawa, a shrine with a playful atmosphere. With her, I had the most delicious unagi I ever had in my trip (I am picky about unagi!). We strolled around in the joyful Kurazukuri street which is abundant of vintage shops, that I love. We visited a brewery, a really old soy factory...so many things, but I never felt any rush. Sachimi-san was always flexible and could easily read my interests. Time really flew! I hope to walk again in those streets in the future. If so, will be again with Sachimi-san.
Sachimi K.
(26 reviews)Hi, Stefano-san, Thank you so much for such nice words! It was really a joy to walk the lovely town and I am glad you liked and saw a lot there. The lunch was also really good! I hope you will come back to Japan, then let's explore another off-the-beaten old atmosphere area! Thank you again. Please take care!
