Tokyo in One Day: Moved to Hase by the Enoden — Guide Mia

Title: What's a Private Day Tour from Tokyo to Enoshima and Kamakura Like? A Licensed Guide's Report

Since there was about a month between the assignment being confirmed and the tour day, I exchanged several emails and created an itinerary that fully incorporated the wishes of the guests. I was also able to share information in advance, such as details about SUICA, the train routes to and from the destination, and points to note for the Enoshima walk. [Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.)](https://www.j-g-a.org/) is one of Japan's largest networks of government-licensed, English-speaking private tour guides, serving all 47 prefectures.

On the day, when we met at the hotel, the group was as planned. However, after boarding the Odakyu Line, one of the guests got off partway and left the group due to feeling unwell. When I checked with the remaining guests, they said, "He can get back to the hotel on his own, so it's fine. Let's continue on to Enoshima," and so we continued the tour (the guest who left later returned safely to the hotel).

The weather was excellent all day at the destination, and the guests fully enjoyed the wonderful views including Mount Fuji, local cuisine, cultural experiences such as drawing omikuji fortunes, and the walk to the Enoshima Iwaya Caves.

After finishing Enoshima, one of the guests decided not to go to Kotoku-in because they wanted to take care of the guest who had left the group earlier, and instead returned from Katase-Enoshima to Shinjuku on the Odakyu Line. Just to be safe, I double-checked the return train that they had already looked up on an app.

The remaining guests then enjoyed viewing the Great Buddha.

The itinerary had originally called for a stroll around Kamakura Station at the end, but when I explained that there would not be much time around Kamakura Station in order to catch the planned Shonan-Shinjuku Line train, they replied, "We were able to enjoy shopping plenty at Enoshima, so it's no problem. We'll head back on the scheduled train," and agreed.

After seeing them off at Kamakura Station, I received a message from the guests saying, "Everything worked smoothly. We had a great time," and overall they seemed very satisfied.

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Tour Report by Mia

Hello, I’m Mia.
I am a licensed guide-interpreter, living in Kamakura.
Kamakura is a beautiful seaside town with many historical places.
Nestled just an hour away by train from the bustling heart of Tokyo, it is a world apart from the pace and feeling of the metropolis.
I can guide you around not only popular tourist spots but also around the area where only locals go or various hiking trails.
Please come to my hometown. I am ready to help you enjoy your adventures in the serene beauty and rich past of Japan.
You will fall in love with the timeless charm of my hometown.