Visit Kamakura, the 13th century capital of Japan!
Kamakura was the capital of Japan from the late 12th century after the Heian period in Kyoto.
You can enjoy the Samurai—time temples and shrines with the Big Buddha.
You can also visit Plum Wine Lab to create your plum wine by selecting the type of plums, sugar, and liqueur. You can bring it back as a souvenir
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Your hotel
- Meet at your hotel
Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
We take a train from the station nearby your hotel to Kamakura by JR Yokosuka Line.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the Shrine where Minamoto no Yoritomo, founder of the Kamakura Government, is worshipped.
This is one of the leading shrines in Japan, and a million Japanese people visit on New Year's Day to pray for the coming year.
Lunch at the Komachi Dori.
Enjoy Japanese cuisine that fits your preferences, such as Ramen, Soba, Katsudon, Tenmpura, and Sushi.
Visit the Big Buddha.
Admission fee: Adult 300yen
Child 150yen
Visit Hase Temple
Admission fee: Adult 400yen
Child 200yen
Plum Wine Experience or Enoshima visit
You can make your plum wine at this site by choosing the type of plum, sugar, and liqueur.
The start time of our experience depends on availability.
Experience fee: from approx. 3,000yen per person
Or you can choose Enoshima visit as an altanative plan.
Ending Point
Your hotel
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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
Your transportation: ex. Tokyo - Kamakura: 950yen
Lunch(including guide)
Admission fee (See each destination for details)
Plum Wine Experience fee: from 3,000yen per person
Tour Important Information
Plum Wine Experience availability depends on the day.
Important message from the supplier
I now work as an English translator and an interpreter at home, and my availability is very flexible.
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
About Tour Guide Atsushi K.
I have been working for the business with American companies for many years and have many experiences guiding customers from all over the world, from Japan to the USA and Europe.
I lived in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, for five years and loved to drive around Europe, the USA, and Japan.
I now have a national license as a guiding interpreter and want to introduce Japanese traditional culture to people worldwide who are interested in it.
I can be your guide in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Kamakura for your enjoyable time in Japan.
Reviews
Aivar V.
“Perfect day in Tokyo.”
We really enjoyed our day in Tokyo with Atsushi-san. He was calm and modest yet very efficient and helped us better understand Japanese culture and soul. Highly recommended!
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Atsushi K.
Thank you very much for your favorable review. It is my pleasure to know you enjoyed the Tokyo tour. I believe you could go back to your country with good memories. Please try to come back to Japan someday.
Keith A.
“Wonderful day in Tokyo”
Atsushi Son was great. On time, very knowledgeable about the city and took us around using subway and train very efficiently. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a quick grand tour of Tokyo
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Atsushi K.
Thank you very much for your review. It is my immense pleasure that you enjoyed the tour, as I intended to provide you with background on Japanese culture and why Japanese people behave the way they do. I hope you have a chance to come back to Japan again!
Alistair C.
“Tokyo Highlights”
Atsushi gave an incredible tour of Tokyo, covering the main highlights and some hidden gems. His knowledge and expertise ensure a memorable tour and provided us an understanding of the culture and and traditions. Atsushi is a fantastic guide
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Atsushi K.
Thank you for your lovely review. I am happy to know that you enjoyed your stay in Tokyo. I learned more about the Cayman Islands and will continue to check it out from time to time. Please let me know if you have the opportunity to return to Japan again.
$219/ per group
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Traditional and Modern One-day Tour in Tokyo
Best recommended tour for the first-time visitor to Tokyo. Tokyo is a unique city with various traditional and contemporary attractions. Let’s create your personalized time in Tokyo by discussing the places you want to visit. You should plan a tour of different sites, such as Kamakura and Hakone, along with my other plan. I am based in Tokyo, but I would happily arrange your tour.
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