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Joined 2016
Takayasu H.
Available Areas
Kamakura
Languages
English
Response Time
6 hours on average
Availability Updated
1 day ago
About Tour Guide Takayasu H.
I was born and raised in Kamakura. I have spent most of my life in Japan except 2 years in the U.S.
I am a certified national tour guide living in Kamakura.
There are many temples and shrines in Kamakura. Asakusa has a world-famous Senso-ji temple with Thunder Gate. They are not only the holly places where people come to worship but the historic sites where visitors can touch and feel the Japanese cultures and traditions.
I am very happy to share my knowledge with the foreign visitors who want to know about Japan.
Visiting the old historic places is the gateway to understand Japan.
Asakusa is in the downtown Tokyo. Kamakura is one hour from Tokyo station by JR train.
So why not come and join my tour. I am waiting for your reservation.
Important
I changed to at least three days notice.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Kamakura Wonder Day-1
Kamakura offers the green mountains and the blue ocean. This is a personalized Kamakura tour, which features visiting shrines including Tsurugaoka Hachiman and temples such as Jyomyo-ji, the Great Buddha and Hase-dera, etc. These spots top the list of tourist's attractions in Kamakura. You will enjoy the historical heritages, while experiencing Japanese traditional customs and culture through strolling the path.
Kamakura Wonder Day-1
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Enoshima Wonder Day-3
This tour features the full wonder of Enoshima Island, which was naturally shaped by the volcanic activities. The island is wrapped in the spiritual atmosphere and dragon legend. We will visit shrines, Sea Candle, and caves. The part of the island was the sailing venue of the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. It is about 200 meters away from the beach. Before the bridge was built, worshippers walked on the sandbanks during the low tide. Today we cross a bridge.
Enoshima Wonder Day-3
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Kamakura Full Day
We will start the Kamakura Full day at JR Kamakura Station and visit Hase-dera, The Great Buddha, Hachiman-gu Shrine, Meigetsu-in or Hydrangea temple, and Engaku-ji Temple.
Kamakura Full Day
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Kita-Kamakura Wonder Day-2
This walking tour focuses on visiting Zen temples in the Kita-Kamakura area which is wrapped in the natural and traditional atmosphere. Visitors will feel peace and quiet in the sacred precincts of; the internationally known Engaku-ji; Jyochi-ji with beautiful green mosses; Meigetsu-in, famous for blue hydrangea; and Kencho-ji, the first Zen practice hall; and more. After lunch, we walk the Ten-en HikingTrail.
Kita-Kamakura Wonder Day-2
Reviews
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Eric H.
“Amazing Day!”
What an incredible day with Taka visiting so many shrines and temples. His knowledge is absolutely amazing. He is such a kind person and it made the day all the better. He is so welcoming that I felt I was touring Japan with an old friend. Thank you Taka for a wonderful day. Please book with Taka when you come to Kamakura!
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Takayasu H.
Thank you very much for your words that surely encourages me to introduce my hometown to visitors from all of the world. I am very happy that you enjoyed the tour in Kamakura. Thank you again for appreciating my tour guide. Taka
Lorraine A.
“Day tour of kamakara”
Takayasu was an excellent guide! His explanations were clear we, enjoyed the historical information he presented. He adjusted the day at our request, because of rain and our need to be at the airport for our return home. He made sure our bags were taken care of appropriately, walking us in to the counter . I would recommend him wholeheartedly !
Takayasu H.
Hi Lorraine, Thank you very much for your great words appreciating my guiding. It is a geat honor for me to have such warm review on my Kamakura tour. It was raining hard in the morning but it became sprinkling by the time we arrived at a shrine and temples. Therefore,we could visit more spots than I ecpected. I am glad to know you liked my explanation. Both of you were so eager to listen to my historical presentation. There are lots more spots in this ancient city. So please come again and I am happy to guide you.
Dennis W.
“All good Tax was very knowledgeable”
Great tour
Takayasu H.
Dennis, Thank you very much for your wonderful comments on my tour. I am very glad to know that you and Sandra enjoyed the traditional spots,shopping and food. You visited two of three ancient cities in Japan. I would like to show you around my home town. Kamakura which you have saved for the next visit. Please keep in touch. Takayasu
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