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Private tour in Kawasaki Siih N
Kamakura - Kimono Experience & Hidden Temple Tour
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Ten years ago, I took a leap of faith that would rewrite my life’s story. I arrived in Japan entirely alone, having never visited before, equipped with only foundational language skills but possessed by a profound curiosity. Choosing complete immersion over comfort, I navigated everyday life entirely in my broken Japanese, bypassing English-language safety nets to truly absorb the rhythm, nuances, and soul of my new home. Today, I am not only a licensed kimono teacher and cultural lecturer—holding prestigious credentials from the Hakubi Kyoto Kimono School and the Kyoto Kimono Art Culture Association—but I've also built a beautiful family and a deeply rooted life here. My decades-long journey of cultural devotion is further enriched by my practice within the Urasenke tea ceremony tradition. This profound, lived understanding of Japanese aesthetics seamlessly fuels my other work as a screen actor and model. Whether bringing an authentic, disciplined presence to cinematic roles—such as my appearance in the political drama The Silent Service—or guiding guests through the serene, historic landscapes of Kamakura on my high-end cultural experiences, my work is backed by a decade of genuine immersion. For me, Japan is not just a subject of study; it is where I braved the unknown, raised a family, and mastered the arts to now proudly share with the world.
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Gorgeous kimono and zen temples in the northern mountains of Kamakura
Overview of your Kawasaki tour
This tour is made from my heart of everything I love. I am deeply in love with the city of Kamakura; it's culture, history, and nature. I want to share the joy of wearing true art in the form of Japanese traditional clothes, kimono, with the world. On the tour I will use my eye for aesthetic as a kimono teacher and guide you to select the perfect kimono for you following the occasion and season. We will then journey to a quieter and side of Kamakura and soak of the nature and zen of my two favorite temples. Both include breath taking views and zen gardens in an extensive mountain side Zen Buddhist complex. This tour includes organic matcha with traditional sweets and a lunch options of unagi, seasonal kaiseki, and sushi. (Vegan options available depending on day)
Your Kawasaki tour itinerary
Meet at Kamakura station *Stroll down komachi shopping street to the kimono fitting. *Proceed 3 minutes by train to quiet kitakamakura *Explore the multi-temple complex Engakuji. Meet the grand shaka Buddha; Kannon, goddess of mercy; and Hojo the founder of Engakuji. *Enjoy organic matcha and traditional sweets (coffee is also available) *Seasonal Kaiseki lunch at Hachinoki famous for Buddhist monk faire or fresh grilled unagi at Meigetsugawa * Stroll the scenic road along a mossy river to Meigetsuin the temple of the brilliant moon *Wonder the bamboo forest and see the dry zen garden of meigetsuin, also known for its many rabbit statues. *Return to kimono shop
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Type: Walking
Majority will be walking from place to place after a short 3 minute train right from Kamakura station to kitakamakura station
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Kamakura Station, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
West exit of Kamakura station; just 55 minutes on the shonan-shinjuki line from Shibuya station. *Yokohama station or Kawasaki station is also available to meet
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