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Yokohama Private Tour - Moon Window at Meigetsuin
Moon Window at Meigetsuin
Yokohama Private Tour - Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Yokohama Private Tour - Hasedera Cute Stone Monks
Hasedera Cute Stone Monks
Yokohama Private Tour - Customers Thumbs Up at The Great Buddha
Customers Thumbs Up at The Great Buddha
Yokohama Private Tour - Meigetsuin Bamboo Forest
Meigetsuin Bamboo Forest
Yokohama Private Tour - Meigetsuin Inner Garden
Meigetsuin Inner Garden
Yokohama Private Tour - Hasedera Massive Wood Carved Kannon
Hasedera Massive Wood Carved Kannon
Yokohama Private Tour - The Great Bronze Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Bronze Buddha of Kamakura
Yokohama Private Tour - Hasedera Breathe Taking Seaview
Hasedera Breathe Taking Seaview
Yokohama Private Tour - Another Group of Thumbs Up
Another Group of Thumbs Up
Yokohama Private Tour - Satisfied Customers Dinner Treat
Satisfied Customers Dinner Treat
Yokohama Private Tour - Group Photo with American Customers
Group Photo with American Customers
Yokohama Private Tour - This small car will bring you to Kamakura
This small car will bring you to Kamakura
Yokohama Private Tour - Shichirigahama view of Mt. Fuji
Shichirigahama view of Mt. Fuji
Yokohama Private Tour - Hokokuji Bamboo Forest
Hokokuji Bamboo Forest
Yokohama Private Tour - Hokokuji Main Temple
Hokokuji Main Temple

Kamakura Full Day Car Tour by Private Car & Matcha Experience Option

Art, Culture, & Historical
Car Tour (driving guide)
Yokohama Tour Guide - Tan F.

Joined 2024

Tan F.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
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Yokohama
Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English, Japanese, Malay (Native)
8 hrs 10 mins
Private tour (only you and Tan F.)
Up to 4 people

A former bus tour guide who has vast experience in Kamakura history & culture.

This tour pick-up at Yokohama station or your hotel by a private car to save time & visit more. This comprehensive tour explores Meigetsuin Temple (moon shaped ) or Hokokuji Temple which is famous for its Tranquil bamboo grove, Hachimangu Shrine which is the Kamakura samurai shrine Wakamiya Oji street & Komachi street for shopping & lunch, (Great Buddha of Kamakura) & finally four seasons Hasedera temple.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

10:00 AM

Meeting Point

Yokohama Central Post Office (outside) or your hotel in Yokohama area

- Just a minute walk from east exit, climb up the stairs on your right.

11:00 AM

Meigetsuin Temple or Hokokuji Temple (entrance fee not included)

Meigetsuin Temple was founded in 1160, and later became a Zen temple and worship the Kannon bodhisattva, Goddess of Mercy.

The Temple has so many hydrangeas that it is known as Hydrangea Temple

The temple's interior features a nice circular window, which

frames the scenery of the inner garden behind it. The inner garden is known for its irises and is open to visitors only during two periods of about two weeks per year: in June when the irises are in bloom, and in late November/early December when the autumn colors are at their best. The moon window of enlightenment was absolutely scenic & tranquil although you cannot walk on the corridor to go near the window but you can take the picture outside. There is also a small bamboo forest, a rabbit and wild squirrels running around its beautiful garden with flora.

Houkokuji Temple is a Zen Buddhist temple erected by Ashikaga clan who defeated the Kamakura founder Shogunate Minamoto no Yoritomo wife's clan , the Hoju clan.

It was established in 1334

The principal image enshrined in the main hall is the Shaka-nyorai-zazō (sitting Shakyamuni.) The image was crafted by the famous Buddhist sculptor Takuma Hōgen and is classified as significant cultural property by the city of Kamakura.

A variety of bamboo known as Mōsō grows here which forms the current tranquil and scenic bamboo garden.

12:10 PM

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine (parking fee included)

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine founded by the first shougun of Kamakura shogunate Minamoto no Yoritomo. This shrine has its rich samurai, Shinto and Buddhist sects’ cultures. The view from the top can see three locations of Torii (the shrine holy gates) stretches to as far as Yuigahama beach as the first Torii. Omamori (lucky charms) & Goshuin (honarable red stamp) are available to be bought.

01:00 PM

Wakamiya Oji street & Komachi street, Shopping & Lunch (pay your own)

Enjoy Japanese snacks and street foods on the Komachi shopping street.

This street runs parallel to Wakamiya-Oji Street to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and you can enjoy a wide range of shopping, eating and drinking, from traditional souvenir shops to fashion goods and restaurants. Succulent local popular dishes will be introduced and two restaurants will be recommended for you to choose from.

02:40 PM

Kotoku-in (The Great Buddha of Kamakura) (entrance not included but parking fee included)

Meet the second largest bronze Buddha in Japan from Kamakura. A must-see on your sightseeing tour of Kamakura. Ever since she has been enshrined on the ground of Kamakura for over 750 years, natural disasters do not occur anymore. Foreign dignitaries visited this temple and planted trees here. Taking pictures with this massive statue with sublime features is a blessing & beauty.

03:10 PM

Hasedera Temple (entrance not include but parking fee included)

Hasedera Temple, with its beautiful scenic views of the coastline, hidden

little cave and cute stone monks. Founded in 736 during the Nara period, and it is one of the oldest temples, designated as an imperial temple which houses the eleven-faced Kannon bodhisattva superbly carved from a massive camphor wood transferred by sea routes from Nara. This temple is named "Western Pure Land of Sukhavati”, where flowers never cease to bloom throughout the four seasons and the small statues of very cute stone monks to compliment the flora.

04:30 PM

Shichirigahama Beach ( go on clear weather ONLY)

On a clear sky day , the magnificent sacred Mount Fuji can be seen along the scenic Kamakura Shonan Coast, sweeping across the Sagami Bay.

Its long stretch of sandy shore is a favorite spot for surfers, lovers, photographers and who seek to enjoy the rough waves, sea breeze & calm atmosphere escaping the bustling stressful scenes in Tokyo.

Ending Point

Yokohama station or sending off to your hotel in Yokohama area

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

What‘s included

* hotel pick-up & drop-off by car in Yokohama area

* guide fee

* free private car to & fro from Yokohama station to Kamakura by Honda Fit 4 wheel drive

* gasoline fee

* entrance fee

* parking fee

* *Getting both a dedicated driver and a licensed guide for under $70 USD an hour is below standard market rates for private tours.

What‘s not included

* lunch

* matcha experience fee (optional itinerary)

* please bring cash at least 5,000 yen per person for your lunch

and drinks,

Tour Important Information

* No need to use over crowded public transportations such as the bus comes every 30 minutes at a bus stop with no seats , save time to visit more with a car. Free parking fees which is expensive in Japan

* Only your own group up to 4 persons (3 persons if a larger size

can't fit into one vehicle)

* Large group up to 6 pax needs 7 days or more advance booking to

secure a rental mini van

* Please wear sneakers or sport shoes and comfortable clothes

* Vegetarian food is available but choices are limited

* Start the tour on time; however maximum 15 minutes late with a valid reason

* No wheelchair accessible

* Not recommended for travelers with back problems

* Not recommended for pregnant travelers

* No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

* No guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food

preparation is the discretion of the restaurant

* Japan summer time is very hot & humid, wear a hat or carry an UV umbrella to avoid heat stroke

Important message from the supplier

Please contact me if you want me to create a 100% customized tour for you!

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
Yokohama Tour Guide - Tan F.

Joined 2024

Tan F.
5.00 / 5
(16 reviews)
Identity Verified
Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Tan F.

Navigating Hakone's & Kamakura public transport means waiting in massive lines alongside hundreds of other tourists. A private car tour eliminates the transit bottleneck, letting you see the whole comfortably and effortlessly. I am an inbound certified tour guide who does immersive and comprehensive tours. My name is Tan & my Japanese name is Yuri (lily in English).I have been living in Japan since 2008. I have vast experience as a professional tour guide for a reputable bus tour company in Tokyo. I had tons of good reviews for Kamakura & Mount Fuji tours. I had seen Japan as a former foreigner's perspective. Thus, I know very well tourists' expectation to discover the hidden gems of Tokyo. I decided to conduct private tours to focus more on small groups and offer a more personalized services to my clienteles instead.

Please check my rates first before enquiring. Kindly be advised that my rates are based on my high quality immersive tours and qualification as a professional tour guide. Two roles in one price, guide & driver. "This platform involves a premium commission rate" that I need to pay. DO NOT ASK TO DEAL OUTSIDE THIS PLATFORM, ALL # will be erased.



Reviews

“Excellent Tour Guide!”

We were visiting the Yokohama area from Southern California for a couple of days and wanted to take a day tour of Kamakura with all its Buddhist shrines and temples. Yuri Tan did a fantastic job with our tour. She understood our needs and paid attention to the pace we requested. She picked us up at our hotel in Yokohama and drove us to several shrines and temples. She gave us a detailed commentary about the history of the particular shrine and its relevance in medieval Japan. Great history lesson. She stayed in contact with us before our trip so we knew exactly when and where to meet. For lunch, she took us to a great little restaurant! I asked about where I could pick up a US to Japan AC adapter. She took care to stop for a store and waited while I went and picked up the adapter. Highly recommend Yuri Tan. She is punctual, pays attention to your specific needs and is overall very personable, easy to talk to and a great guide overall.

Ashok M.

Tan F.

Dear Ashok, it was my pleasure to have guided you and your humble wife Madam Banani Once again thanking you for choosing me and I wish you and Banani good health always.

“Tour around Hakone ”

We had a wonderful time with Tan! She rented a private van for our group & even picked us up directly from our hotel in Hakone. She then dropped us off at the train station so we could catch a train back to Tokyo. Thank you, Tan.

Sarah V.

Tan F.

Dear Sarah, Your group focuses on world-class dining, exceptional accommodations, and expert local guide who brings each destination to life. Hope you continue enjoying high-quality travel experiences and immaculate vibes to explore across the globe with safety and good health.

“Fun day in Tokyo”

My husband and I enjoyed a day’s touring with Tan before meeting up with our larger tour group the following day. With jet lag and a recent mobility issue hindering us, we fully appreciated the visiting little known yet special and off-the -beaten path sites by car with Tan at the wheel. We also feasted on wonderful food at one of Tan’s favorite restaurants. It was a great way to begin our time in Japan!

Ellen L.

Tan F.

Dear Ellen, Thank you for your frank review. You and Jim are a lovely couple who planned well ahead before the heavy rainy days. Hope you had good memories from Japan and wish you both in good health for you future traveling around the world.

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