Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour — Guide Hiro

Title: What Is a Private Day Tour of Kamakura Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Hokoku-ji, Inamuragasaki, and the Great Buddha

When we reached the Enoden ticket gate, we learned that the line was suspended due to an accident just before our arrival, so we changed the itinerary on the spot and visited Hokoku-ji instead. This turned out to have a completely different atmosphere from the previous day's sightseeing, and it was very well received. The guests took many photos from the very start. Unlike the poor weather of the preceding days, we were blessed with a beautiful clear autumn sky, and by changing the route again, I was able to offer a view of Mount Fuji from Inamuragasaki. This too was almost like a happy accident, an unexpected treat that the guests were delighted with. Most of the visitors in the area were from overseas, and Japanese eateries can feel difficult to enter, so we went to an eel restaurant near Hase-dera, which was not crowded. Here as well, the guests could enjoy their meal slowly and calmly. As the final highlight, we visited the Great Buddha. It was a short tour of four hours, but it was fulfilling and enjoyable. A notable stop on the tour was the Great Buddha of Kamakura. Located at Kotoku-in Temple, this monumental bronze statue of Amida Buddha stands over 11 meters tall and dates back to the 13th century. Originally housed inside a temple hall, the statue has stood in the open air for centuries after the surrounding building was destroyed by storms and tsunamis, making it one of Japan's most iconic and enduring cultural landmarks.

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Tour Report by Hiro

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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