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.
Tour Itinerary
- 9:00 Meet @ Hotel
- 9:30 Shimbashi
- 10:30 Kamakura
- 10:45 Hasedera Temple
- 11:50 Kotoku-in Temple
- 12:40 Kamakura Lunch
- 14:00 Hokokuji Temple
- 14:50 Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
- 15:30 Komachi Street
- 16:00 Kamakura
- 17:00 Dismiss @ Shimbashi
Tour Itinerary in Detail
The tour started at 9:00 at @ Hotel and ended at 17:00. The day ran to 8 hours from start to finish.
Over the course of the day the route took in Shimbashi at 9:30, Kamakura at 10:30, Hasedera Temple at 10:45, Kotoku-in Temple at 11:50, Kamakura Lunch at 12:40, Hokokuji Temple at 14:00, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine at 14:50, Komachi Street at 15:30 and Kamakura at 16:00.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Akasaka-mitsuke to Shimbashi by subway (180JPY); Shimbashi to Kamakura by train (910JPY); Kamakura to Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture) by train (200JPY); Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture) to Kamakura by train (200JPY); Kamakura to Jomyoji by bus (240JPY); Jomyoji by bus (240JPY). Across 6 sections the fare came to 1,970JPY per person.
What Is a Private Kamakura Day Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report
The guests were a group visiting from Europe. It was a very hot day, but we traveled entirely by public transportation. At Hasedera Temple, we saw the Great Buddha, the eleven-faced Kannon, and Benzaiten, and then headed to Kotokuin. The guests were amazed by the enormous Great Buddha. Although it was hot, some of the guests went inside the Great Buddha. Afterward, we returned to Kamakura and had a Japanese-style lunch, but since some of the small side dishes such as rolled omelet and yuba were left uneaten, a Western-style lunch might have been a better choice. On the train home, the guests saw the Shinkansen and took photos, saying they would like to visit Kyoto next time. This time we used the Green Car for the round trip, and it seemed they were able to relax comfortably.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Subway | Akasaka-mitsuke～Shimbashi | 180JPY |
| Section 2 | Train | Shimbashi～Kamakura | 910JPY |
| Section 3 | Train | Kamakura～Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture) | 200JPY |
| Section 4 | Train | Hase (Kanagawa Prefecture)～Kamakura | 200JPY |
| Section 5 | Bus | Kamakura～Jomyoji / Keikyu Bus | 240JPY |
| Section 6 | Bus | Jomyoji / Keikyu Bus～Kamakura | 240JPY |
| Total | 1,970JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this Tokyo tour start and finish?
The guide met the guests at @ Hotel at 9:00, and the tour finished at @ Shimbashi at 17:00.
How long does the tour last?
About 8 hours in total, from 9:00 to 17:00.
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Shimbashi, Kamakura, Hasedera Temple, Kotoku-in Temple, Kamakura Lunch, Hokokuji Temple, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street and Kamakura.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 1,970JPY per person across 6 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?
Rumi 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 Tokyo itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
Hello,
I’m Rumi.Welcome to Japan!!
I’m a government-licensed guide in the Tokyo area.
I’m so excited to have a chance to show you my favorite places in Tokyo.
Tokyo is a fantastic city with many aspects like history,culture and food.
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I’ll take you to various places according to your request.
My favorite spot is Meiji Shrine.
It’s so peaceful that I’m sure you like it.
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I look forward to meeting and guiding you soon.
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