Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Hiro
December, 2024
This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Tour Itinerary
- 13:00 Meet at Kamakura Station Enoden Line Get off at Hase Station Great Buddha of Kamakura Hasedera Temple From Hase Station to Kamakura Station Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Return to Kamakura Station and disband 15:40
- The guest returns to Tokyo Station and returns to the USA tomorrow
Title: What Is a Private Kamakura Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests had traveled to many parts of Japan, including Kyoto, with Kamakura as the final stop before returning to North America the next day. They had enjoyed Mount Fuji at Lake Kawaguchi and shrines and temples in Kyoto and Nara, and seemed a little worn out by sightseeing. Since they expressed interest in Minamoto no Yoritomo, I steered the conversation in that direction. They also wanted to ask me, as someone with a technical background, about the Tokyo Skytree and the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which they had visited, so I shared what technical knowledge I could. They kindly thanked me, though I suspect it was partly out of politeness. After Hasedera Temple and the Great Buddha, we returned to Kamakura Station, where I suggested lunch, but perhaps due to the rush of departing the next day, they said lunch was not necessary, so we finished a bit early. After words of thanks, they hurried onto the 15:44 train and headed back.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Hase Station～Kamakura Station | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Hase Station～Kamakura Station | 200JPY |
| Total | 400JPY | ||
I am Hiroki Morikawa :Hiro:, English guide living with my wife ,just a hop skip and jump from Hakone, Kamakura, Tokyo and the Mt. Fuji.
I am a friendly grandfather of 4 grandchildren.
I would love to help you enjoy Japan, using my 3 strong points.
First: I am used to dealing with any kind of matters. I have experienced various situations in the 40 years of my working life.
Second: I am good at making a friendly atmosphere between you and local people to help you enjoy Japan. I was raised in western Japan, studied in northern Japan and now live in central Japan. So I know various local cultures and dialects to communicate with a wide variety of people.
Third: I can explain things from a technical point of view.
For example, how the Great Buddha was constructed, because I am a master of engineering graduated from Hokkaido University.
Please enjoy Japan with me. See you soon!!
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Hiro is obviously an experienced guide.…
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Well organised tour
Hiro is obviously an experienced guide. He answered any question we asked. He was well organised in dealing with our preferences and was able to taylor our itinerary to our interests. Overall a very enjoyable day. Would definitely recommend.
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Had an amazing day with Hiro. He gave us very comprehensive tour of Hakone. Did great explanation of history and explained a lot about culture of Japan. Very comprehensive.
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we had a great experience with our guide, Hiro. Despite the weather not cooperating (rain),
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Niro was perfect for us. He was flexible for our first time in Hakone and the kids enjoyed it