Private tour in Tokyo Masaharu N

Exciting Tour in Old Kamakura

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Masaharu N.

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Hello, I am Masaharu, the national licensed English speaking tour guide. I was born and brought up in the suburb of Tokyo. After graduating from the university, I worked for a Japanese global logistics company where I had wonderful chances to stay overseas as an expatriate. I have stayed in London three times over fourteen years in total. A long time stay in London enabled me to interact with lots of people from diverse backgrounds and it highly broadened my horizons. Fortunately enough, I have so far visited 38 countries. The invaluable experience helped me deepen my view on a cross cultural comparison between Japan and overseas. Therefore, I am pleased to help you enjoy your stay in Tokyo as my return of the experience I was blessed with. Now, it is my utmost pleasure sharing your precious time with me and satisfying your interest to the best of my ability. How wonderful it is to see you excited! I love playing tennis, piano and travelling around Japan. It is my unforgettable memory that I spent much time waiting in a long queue to get a ticket for Wimbledon tennis tournament games over twenty times during my stay in London. As for travelling, I like visiting historical places and natural hot spring sites where I feel relaxed and also love to taste fabulous local specialty. I have a eighteen year old black & white cat named Jelly who was born and brought up in London. I brought him back to Japan. He took such a long journey with me all the way from London to Japan. He takes great delight in Japanese cuisine such as fresh tuna. Japan is a the pet friendly country. So, you can find plenty of pet cafes in the center of Tokyo like cat cafe, owl cafe, etc. Let's enjoy my tour together, featuring authentic Japanese history, interesting mixture of old and modern culture, natural beauty, unique coexistence of Shinto and Buddhism religion, and seasonal delicacy of Japanese cuisine. I am pleased to customize my tour flexibly according to your interest and request. If you want to escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city, I will be delighted to take you to off the beaten track places where you can feel utmost comfortable and relaxed. Should you have any inquiries about my tours, please feel free to ask me. I would love to see you soon! National Licenced Tour Guide-Interpreter (English) : Certificate No. EN00790 Itinerary Administration Manager Certificate I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle. I also can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

Join me in satisfying your strong interest in exploring the first samurai government city where you can still find a lot of Zen Buddhism temples and Shinto shrines built in the Kamakura period, dating back over 800 years. Kamakura is geographically surrounded by steep cliff and mountains in three directions and sea in the other one. Therefore, it has been naturally impregnable fortress which was easy to protect, but hard to attack. You can view plenty of invaluable properties, such as one of the oldest wooden statues of Mercy of Goddess with eleven heads in Hase dera temple, the outside seating bronze statue of the Great Buddha in Kotokuin temple, the most famous shinto shrine & Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine. We will enjoy viewing not only historical properties but also natural beauty like plenty of seasonal flowers in Hase dera temple garden and beautiful Yuigahama beach. Popular traditional local cuisine would be worth tasting.

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

(Model itinerary) -Meet you in the lobby of your hotel in the centre of Tokyo -Take a train from main JR station to JR Kamakura station -Change to the local Enoden local train for Hase station or take a taxi from Kamakura station to Great Buddha site -Kotokuin temple (open-air bronze statue of Daibutsu, the Great Buddha) -Hasedera temple (the oldest wooden statue of Mercy of Goddess) -Take local train from Hase station back to Kamakura station -Enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine at lunch -Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine (the symbol shrine representing Kamakura) -Komachi shopping street (enjoy shopping at traditional handcraft shops and enjoy street food) -Take JR train from Kamakura station back to the centre of Tokyo -Disband at your hotel *I can optionally include Enoshima Island or Engakuji Temple at Kita Kamakura into the itinerary according to your request. If I include it, I need to cut off our visit to one place above to save time.

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

1. We mainly use public transportation such as JR trains/local trains. It takes about 70 minutes from the center of Tokyo to Kamakura. 2. I can also arrange a car-hire service upon your request. (Explanation) Basically, you need to buy the tickets with cash when taking trains. Credit card is not acceptable for short distance transportation in Greater Tokyo, while credit card is acceptable for bullet trains or other long distance super express train tickets. IC transportation card including "SUICA" or "PASMO" is highly recommended to purchase. It is obtainable online. You can also buy SUICA (named "Welcome SUICA") at Haneda and Narita Airport railway stations. The card is convenient to travel around Tokyo as you do not need to buy different tickets each time. If you want me to arrange a car-hire service with driver, please request me as early as possible especially in busy seasons, since many people use the service. Taxis are also available almost anywhere in Kamakura.

What's included
Other: - My time and service as your private guide - Meet and see off at your hotel
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: lunch (of you and guide), admission fee to templesPersonal expenses. If you'd like to be met at the airport, there will be an extra cost for my transportation. Please contact me with your arrival details before booking, and I can provide a quote.
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Meeting location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hotel, Airport, Cruise Port

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Tour categories
Shopping
Religious Sites
City Highlights
Day Trip
History
Tour reference number
365456
Languages
English
Japanese
Activity level
Moderate
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Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?

This private tour in Tokyo is perfect for travellers who have a strong interest in exploring historical sites and natural beauty. It's ideal for those who want to delve into the history of the first samurai government city, Kamakura, and visit Zen Buddhism temples and Shinto shrines. The tour also suits travellers looking to connect with a local guide like Masaharu N. for deeper insights into the area's rich cultural heritage.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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