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Tour Itinerary
- 8:45 Meet at Kamakura Station. Take the Enoden. Arrive at Enoshima at 10:30. Round trip on the Benten Maru to sightsee at the Enoshima Iwaya Caves. 11:53 Take the Enoden to Hase. After lunch, visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura. 13:29 Take the bus to Kamakura Station, then another bus, getting off at Jomyoji. 2:30 After sightseeing at Hokokuji Temple, return to Kamakura Station by bus at 3:15. Board the train at Kamakura Station at 15:26, arriving at 15:54. I get off and disband at Yokohama. The guests reverse the route they came in the morning and head to Asakusa.
Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Kamakura and Enoshima Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were visiting Japan for the first time. They had traveled all over the world, but this was their first time in Asia. They were very cheerful, and laughter never stopped throughout the day. Since they wanted to see the sea, we added Enoshima to the itinerary on short notice, and they were delighted by the mystical cave, which also carried a Buddhist atmosphere, taking photos in many spots. At lunch, they enjoyed the sake they had tried for the first time the day before, and one of them ordered chilled sake. I and another had beer. Sitting on tatami was also a wonderful experience. At the Great Buddha, they were amazed by its sheer size. At Hokokuji Temple, they admired the beauty of the bamboo grove. With the kind permission of two people in kimono, I took a photo of them standing together.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Kamakura～Enoshima | 220JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Enoshima～Hase | 260JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Great Buddha of Kamakura～Kamakura Station | 200JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Kamakura Station～Jomyoji | 220JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Jomyoji～Kamakura Station | 220JPY |
| Section 6 | Ferry | Benten Maru Enoshima Port～Iwaya Caves | 400JPY |
| Section 7 | Ferry | Iwaya Caves～Benten Maru Enoshima Port | 400JPY |
| Total | 1,920JPY | ||
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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Jun 30, 2026
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we had a great experience with…
Jun 30, 2026
G2432BLtimothyc
Tripadvisor review: Hakone Full Day Tour with Guide and Vehicle
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we had a great experience with our guide, Hiro. Despite the weather not cooperating (rain),
Hiro was great about making adjustments so that we could see as much as Hakone as
possible.
Jun 25, 2026
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Niro was perfect for us. He was…
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Niro was perfect for us. He was flexible for our first time in Hakone and the kids enjoyed it
Jun 8, 2026
JasonB6980
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Hiro-san knows Hakone!
Our guide, Hiro-san, did a wonderful job introducing…
Jun 8, 2026
JasonB6980
Tripadvisor review: Hakone 6 hour Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Hiro-san knows Hakone!
Our guide, Hiro-san, did a wonderful job introducing us to the area of Hakone – leading us on a great tour of several requested destinations. We were lucky to see Mt. Fuji at the top of the ropeway, had a fun ride on a pirate ship on Lake Ashi, enjoyed a fantastic lunch at a local restaurant, and picked up some great souvenirs at a puzzle-box store which have wowed our family and friends. One of the great things that Hiro did throughout the day was to educate and amuse us with numerous pictures, stories, and lessons from his backpack. It felt like Hiro-san was part of our family that day and we can’t imagine having tried to experience Hakone’s great sites without him.
Jun 7, 2026
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Great Day and Tour
Kamakura was amazing. Enjoyed…
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Great Day and Tour
Kamakura was amazing. Enjoyed visiting the beautiful gardens and shrines. Hiro was a great guide. Having him guide us made the day stress free and much more enjoyable. It was interesting learning about Japan and the culture. I would definitely recommend this tour and visiting Kamakura.