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
- 9:40 Hotel JAL City Kannai
- 11:00 Kenchoji Temple
- 12:00 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- 12:30 Komachi Street, Wakamiya Oji Avenue
- 13:10 Hokokuji Temple
- 14:30 Kotokuin, Great Buddha
- 15:00 Hasedera Temple
- 15:50 Yuigahama
- 17:20 Dismissal @Nihon-odori Station
Tour Itinerary in Detail
From there the group visited Hotel JAL City Kannai at 9:40, Kenchoji Temple at 11:00, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine at 12:00, Komachi Street, Wakamiya Oji Avenue at 12:30, Hokokuji Temple at 13:10, Kotokuin, Great Buddha at 14:30, Hasedera Temple at 15:00 and Yuigahama at 15:50.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Nihon-odori to Yokohama by train (230JPY); Yokohama to Kita-Kamakura by train (320JPY); Wakamiya Oji to Jomyoji by bus (220JPY); Jomyoji to Kamakura Station by bus (220JPY); Kamakura to Hase by train (200JPY); Hase to Kamakura by train (200JPY); Kamakura to Yokohama by train (360JPY); Yokohama to Nihon-odori by train (230JPY). Across 8 sections the fare came to 1,980JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Kamakura Tour from Yokohama Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guest was a visitor from North America. They had arrived that morning at a hotel in the Kannai area from a cruise ship. Because the Yokohama Line was significantly delayed, I took an alternative route, contacted the guest along the way, and arrived about 10 minutes late. The guest mentioned that when trying to register Suica on their iPhone, only Japanese instructions were available, so I showed them how to do it through the Apple Wallet, and since everything could be done that way afterward, they experienced how convenient it was. The guest was very talkative, sharing many stories about themselves and their family, and also listened attentively to what I had to say. Since they were full from the meals on the cruise, we did not stop for food or tea along the way. They were not interested in shopping, and the only purchase they made was a miniature of the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in. As we were ahead of schedule, I suggested Yuigahama, and although a very strong wind was blowing, we walked along the beach. The guest seemed satisfied, so I saw them off at the station near their hotel and ended the tour.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Train | Nihon-odori～Yokohama | 230JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Yokohama～Kita-Kamakura | 320JPY |
| Section 3 | Bus | Wakamiya Oji～Jomyoji | 220JPY |
| Section 4 | Bus | Jomyoji～Kamakura Station | 220JPY |
| Section 5 | Train | Kamakura～Hase | 200JPY |
| Section 6 | Train | Hase～Kamakura | 200JPY |
| Section 7 | Train | Kamakura～Yokohama | 360JPY |
| Section 8 | Train | Yokohama～Nihon-odori | 230JPY |
| Total | 1,980JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Hotel JAL City Kannai, Kenchoji Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, Wakamiya Oji Avenue, Hokokuji Temple, Kotokuin, Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple and Yuigahama.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,980JPY per person across 8 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
Takako is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Kanagawa itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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Jul 21, 2026
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6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide,…
Jul 21, 2026
Z222TCshannonr
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
6 hour guided tour of Tokyo
Our wonderful guide, Takako, took us on a tour of Tokyo. She helped us create a plan based on our interests and was flexible when we needed to change the itinerary a bit due to extreme heat. She was friendly, informative, and helpful. We enjoyed learning about Japanese culture and history from Takako, and we saw amazing temples and ate delicious sushi. I highly recommend this tour and Takako as a guide!
Jul 9, 2026
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Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with…
Jul 9, 2026
cronima2
Perfectly guided day
Tripadvisor review: Tokyo Customized Private Tour in 1 Day with Licensed Guide
We had an amazing day with Takako. Takako got in contact prior to our tour to create the perfect itinerary. She collected us from our hotel and helped us get our travel cards and showed us how to use the public transport. Takako altered our tour and took us to Harajuku Takeshite street, which our teenagers really enjoyed. Takako was really informative and friendly and made the day really enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in booking her again. Takako showed us more in 6 hours than we would have seen in a week if left to our own devices. Thanks Takako and we will watch The Transporter!
Jul 3, 2026
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Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on…
Jul 3, 2026
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Lovely Guide!
Takako was an amazing guide! She gave strong insights on the places we visited and picked a delicious ramen shop for lunch. We really appreciated her thorough communication and friendly demeanor.
Jul 3, 2026
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Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main…
Jul 3, 2026
71nidhim
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Takako was extremely knowledgeable and showed us all the main attractions with care and detail. We would highly recommend doing this activity.