Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Noripy
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. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Tour Itinerary
- 1. 10:00 Meet up＠Hilton Yokohama
- 2. 11:10 ＠Kamakura Station
- 3. 11:20 ＠Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- 4. 11:50 ＠Komachi-dori Street
- 5. 12:30 ＠Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
- 6. 13:10 Lunch＠Kaikoan (inside Hasedera Temple)
- 7.13:40 ＠Hasedera Temple
- 8. 14:20 Shopping＠Souvenir shops on the street from Hasedera Temple to Hase Station
- 9. 15:35 Disband＠Yokohama Station
Title: What Is a Private Kamakura Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera
The guests had studied the history of Kamakura quite a bit before the tour. When we visited Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, I explained the meaning of the Genpei Ponds and the connection between the shrine and its pigeons, and the guests listened with great interest as new information. I explained about omikuji fortune slips and asked if they would like to try. One of the guests declined, saying they did not want to draw a bad fortune, while another was more eager and, upon drawing one, was delighted to receive a "good luck" result. At the Great Buddha of Kamakura, they even went inside the statue. Afterward, since one of the guests wished to have lunch somewhere with an ocean view, the café at Hasedera, which we had already planned to visit, became our lunch spot. They were moved by the view of Yuigahama beach, taking panoramic photos of the beautiful scenery. The guests enjoyed curry udon and a meat-sauce pasta, and seemed very satisfied. They said it was far more delicious than their favorite Japanese restaurant back in their hometown. The maple leaves in the temple grounds had turned bright red, and they were so impressed by their beauty that they took many photos.
They purchased souvenirs such as chopsticks (at Komachi Street) and a small sake cup featuring an illustration of a sumo wrestler (at Kotokuin). At a shop they found on the road from Hasedera toward the Enoden Hase Station, they also splurged on items such as bags made from repurposed kimono obi sashes for their relatives and friends. In the end, since they planned to do some shopping in Yokohama before returning to their accommodation, we parted ways at Yokohama Station a little earlier than planned.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Minatomirai Line Shin-Takashima Station～Yokohama Station | 200JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | JR Yokosuka Line Yokohama Station～Kamakura Station | 360JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Enoden Kamakura Station～Hase Station | 200JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Enoden Hase Station～Kamakura Station | 200JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Yokosuka Line Kamakura Station～Yokohama Station | 360JPY |
| Total | 1,320JPY | ||
Hello, I’m Noripy.
I am a lively woman in my 60s who loves having fun. My charm lies in my bright and approachable personality. Drawing on over 30 years of international experience, I began working as a tour guide in 2023. I have conducted over 100 tours annually, ensuring that my clients enjoy Tokyo and its surrounding areas. I have received high praise from a wide range of customers, from teenagers to people in their 80s. I cater to solo travelers, couples, newlyweds, families, and groups of up to about 10 people. Living in the heart of the city, I actively guide tours primarily in Tokyo. In addition to being certified in English, one of my strengths is being able to communicate effectively in Spanish as well.
I’m looking forward to meeting you all in Tokyo!
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Noripy gave a 5/5 tour! She provided useful instruction for public transport use, fascinating historical information, spiritual customs and current cultural practices- All with an infectious smile and never ending positive energy. Noripy’s tour allowed us to made the most of the rest of our time in Tokyo. I feel like we did 5 days of sightseeing in 6 hrs! But Noripy made sure to always check if we wanted a break. Our tour was customized for my 2 teenage kids and I, and if we saw or thought of something along the way that interested us, Noripy accommodated! I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Tokyo. And you will be extra lucky to get Noripy for your guide!