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Private tour "My favorite Kamakura"
KAMAKURA! What a perfect place to escape from daily bustlness. The town famous for zen-buddhism and as the first de-facto capital ever established by samurais gives us splendid time to enjoy the rustic but solemn atmosphere.
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Meeting Point
At your hotel in the central Tokyo area,.
** Following is the most popular route
Enkakuji temple
Kotokuin temple
Hasedera temple
Lunch
Hokokuji temple
Tsurugaoka Hachimanngu
Komachi shopping street
Ending Point
At your hotel in the central Tokyo area, or at JR Kamakura station.
What to Expect
THIS IS PRIVATE TOUR.
It is said there are about 150 of temples and shrines in Kamakura.
Some are big and well known, some are not...
Even though, all of them emit their own distinctive aroma, evenly attract us.
I'd like you to feel them.
If you have any particular place(s) you would like to go, please name it out.
If you have no specific idea, please follow the list I recommend to go .
AA: Temples and Shrine
(1) KOTOKUIN temple : Famous for the great Buddha statue.
(2) HASEDERA-temple : The most beautiful temple in Kamakura.
(3) KENCHOJI-temple : The number one zen-temple among Kamakura's Five Mountains. (Great architecture)
(4) TSURUGAOKA-HACHIMANGU : The most important shrine.
(5) HOKOKUJI-temple. : A zen-temple famous for its bamboo garden .
(6) ENKAKUJI-temple : Great Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan .
(7) MEIGETSUIN-temple, : Known as the Hydrangea Temple and its Circular window in the main hall.
BB: Shopping and snacks
KOMACHI DORI.
This is the exciting thoroughfare remind you the festival street. Here you can find a various foods and unique souvenirs.
This street will take you to TSURUGAOKA-HACHIMANGU.
CC: Popular routes
Plan A: for persons would like to see various kind.
: KOTOKUIN temple - HASEDERA-temple- TSURUGAOKA-HACHIMANGU - KENCHOJI temple and/or HOKOKUJI-temple
Plan B : for persons would like to see mainly zen temples.
:ENKAKUJI-temple - MEIGETSUIN-temple -KENCHOJI-temple - TSURUGAOKA-HACHIMANGU + (HOKOKUJI temple for sub.)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee.
(1) Transportation cost for you and the guide.
For your guidance transportation fee from Tokyo to Kamakura would be roughly 1,200 yen per person for one way.
Transportation fee (train) in Kamakura area would be roughly between 500 yen and 1000 yen per person (depend on where we go)
(2) Taxi charge would be at your account.
(3) Entrance fee for you and the guide. It would be roughly from 200 yen to 500 yen for each. Tsurugaoka-Hachimangu would be fee.
(4) Lunch for you and the guide.
(4) Meeting you at and escorting you to your hotel in central Tokyo is no charge. However in rare case extra charge can be applied depend on the accessibility. .
Important Information
We may walk a lot so wear flat shoes .
Please note there are few area even in Tokyo where I have difficulty to get to your place.
Shoes : Please bring your best shoes suitable for walking.
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
Reviews
Greg T.
“ Great day learning about Japan ”
Mark was a fantastic guide. Very relaxed and full of information. He was flexible and gave us options as we went along. It was a hot day so we did a variety of indoor and outdoor touring. Would highly recommend Mark as your choice of your guide.
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Hi Greg. Thank you so much for the wonderful review and such a fun time. Yes it was a really hot day for June and we walked a lot. Yes quite a lot. It was my great pleasure to show you ‘My Favorite Tokyo’ Looking forward to seeing you again sometime.
Kent K.
“ Mark was great! ”
We were looking for a knowledgeable guide for Tokyo and Mark was everything we wanted. His English is fantastic (actually lived in the US growing up). He took us to several things we would not have found on our own, the best example being a Buddhist religious ceremony which was really something to see. He is also a very nice guy, with a sense of humor. He also chose a great restaurant for lunch. Highly recommended if you are serious about seeing and learning about Tokyo. Kent and Luca
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Well, I don’t think my English is that good at all. However, I really appreciate your comment and it’s encouraged me a lot.
Marc S.
“ Great intro to Tokyo ”
We spent our first day in Tokyo with Mark and the 8 hours gave us a great overview to the city. Mixed some popular spots with more unique out of the way visiting. Would recommend Mark to others looking to learn a bit about Tokyo and have some fun while doing it
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you for your fabulous review. It was a great pleasure to show you, such a wonderful family, my ‘Favorite Tokyo’.
Paul A.
“ Tailored experience ”
Mark initially asked what are the "must see" places of our day. He gave a suggested itinerary based on our response. He was also very amenable to changes we made during the tour on the fly. His knowledge of Japanese history and culture plus his insight into the modern Japanese point of view was invaluable. We had a wonderful day with Mark!
Mitsuru(mark) S.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. It was my great pleasure to show you around my 'Favorite Tokyo'. I'm sure that the day I spent with you will be my one of my best memory as the tour guide.