Kamakura Customized Private Tour in 1 Day — Guide Sam

What's a Private Kamakura Tour from a Cruise Terminal Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Although this was a Kamakura tour, we arranged to meet at the cruise terminal to suit the guests' request. Since I had been informed of the ship's name in advance, I was able to do a preliminary check of the terminal's location and identify a suitable meeting point, which allowed us to meet up smoothly.

I had been told that one of the guests walked slowly and needed to take things at an easy pace, but in reality, due to the fatigue of a long journey, walking was quite difficult for them. For this reason, to avoid the crowded morning trains and to allow for a rest, I suggested taking a taxi to Kamakura Station. Because it was the equinox period, the roads were congested and it took longer than usual, but we were fortunate to be able to show Mount Fuji from the car window along the way.

After visiting Kotoku-in, since walking to Hase Station seemed too difficult for the guests, we took a bus from the stop in front of the temple back to Kamakura Station. We had lunch at a restaurant inside the station building. For the return, hoping the trains might be a little less crowded, we decided to take the train back to Yokohama Station, and we were lucky enough to find empty seats. Finally, I guided the guests to the observation deck of the Landmark Tower, which is near the cruise terminal, before seeing them off at the terminal, where we parted ways. Incidentally, I learned that guides can enter the Landmark Tower observation deck free of charge when accompanying guests, so I would like to make use of this again whenever the opportunity arises.

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Tour Report by Sam

Hi. My name is Masafumi Miyazaki. Please call me “Sam”. I am a government-licensed guide.
I was born in Tokyo and was raised in the suburbs of Tokyo called Tama area. When I was in university, I majored in western dramas, so I am good at playing like an actor.
I like reading, listening to the music, and walking. I belong to several walking clubs, and sometimes I guide the members around Tokyo.
One of my strengths as a guide is that I know well about kombu, Japanese kelps. In December every year, I work at a traditional kombu shop in Tsukiji Fish Market. At that shop, I learned a lot of things related to kombu or other ingredients for washoku. I can explain the different characteristics of them to you.
Also, I am familiar with Japanese flowers and plants. If you stroll around a Japanese garden with me, I am sure you will be able to enjoy beautiful flowers and unique plants in every season.
I look forward to meeting you. Thank you.