Private tour in Tokyo Akira K

Kamakura full day private tour. Visit the 12th century Samurai capital of Japan with a private guide

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Akira K.

4.8

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Hello, Hajimemashite! ("Nice to meet you" in Japanese) My name is Akira (Arti) and I would like to be your tour guide when you decide to visit my home country, Japan. First of all, I would like to thank you for looking at my pages. I have been working as a nationally licensed tour guide in Japan since 2010 and JGA class-A guide. I have guided more than 500 groups, working more than 130 days a year. I am a 75 year old male, living in Yokohama suburbs adjacent to Tokyo with my wife. I lived in the USA, Spain and Germany experiencing the local life, culture, language and negotiations. My hobby is riding motorcycles (KTM and Vespa scooters) so I hope to find riders among you travelers too. I travel throughout Japan, not only in guide business, but also on my bikes. My "Around Japan" journey is on its 10th lap and I have been visiting different places and routes every time. That is how I accumulated all the local information which helps me a lot as a guide. I can take you to non tourism places such as various factory tours, utilizing my electrical and mechanical engineering back ground. I have also been a railroad fan since 12 yrs old which helps me to take around travelers to local railroad lines in beautiful sceneries. I lived in the United States for 8 years with my family and have visited 45 countries in the world on business and for pleasure so I understand the people and cultures of many other countries. I recently finished my 6 month Spanish training in Valencia, Spain so I can guide in Spanish, too. My other interest areas are the biology, entomology, linguistics, paleontology and electronics. I am a back alley food gourmet, and of course, I love drinking sake at local back alley taverns, too. So, just email me about your interest in Japan! I will give you various suggestions when you decide to select Japan for your travel destination. I am more than happy to customize your trip for you, too. I am available for multiple days depending on my availability. I own a national license in English speaking guide, itinerary management and an unlimited class motorcycle rider's license. I have been trained in a Japanese and American travel agencies as a guide. I have a master's degree in physics and electronics. I do not drive travelers but need to use publicly available transportation measures. I do not guide underaged persons nor wheel chaired person alone unless accompanied by his/her family due to the local regulations.

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Overview of your Tokyo tour

Kamakura is the first Samurai(military) governmental capital built in 1192 with 120 Buddhist temples and 40 Shinto shrines. So, let's pick up some of them to visit. I will design and suggest the best itinerary to make your tour educational & unforgettable in this historic and popular tourism city of Kamakura. Where and how many to cover will depend on transportation method & your physical mobility and time. If you use public transportation, you may walk around 20000 to 25000 steps. Or you can charter a local taxi/van for your group.

Recent Reviews

Thomas F.United States
October 2023

We had a wonderful tour and excellent lunch. Akira shared his knowledge of the various practices and explained the customs and beliefs of the Japanese people. We would happily tour with him again.

Alex C.Canada
April 2023

Great tour with Arti-san to Kamakura. His explanations of the various religions and such helped fill in a few holes in our understanding of the Japanese culture. It was very helpful that he had IC cards for us so we were not fumbling buying tickets all the time, we just reimbursed him. The only criticism is that the itinerary we had from the TBL site was pre-covid and had not been updated, so we saw some different things, but this did not detract from the value we got. It needed the walking distances to.

Brad K.United States
February 2023

Once again Arti did a fantastic job!!

Carolyn H.United States
September 2017

Arti was very accommodating in meeting our needs during the trip. He is a great guide with much knowledge about the area. Would recommend him to anyone.

Jacob S.United States
July 2017

Akira is a lovely man. He shows up on time, is well prepared, knowledgeable and interesting. He was also very considerate of our interests. We highly recommend him.

Nancy A.United States
August 2016

Akira is a very informative guide. He explained to me many aspects of the Buddhism and Shinto religions that I was unaware of and appreciative to learn. He also showed me Japanese customs when we ate lunch. I learned more about the Japanese culture this way. I really enjoyed his tour and learning from him! Thank you!

Your Tokyo tour itinerary

This is just an idea/example and not a suggestion either. I can generate a customized tour for your group with the van price. • 9:00 Meet up at your hotel in Tokyo. Train to Kamakura, changing to Hase. • 11:00 Start walking visiting Kotokuin temple(Giant Buddha stature) and Hase temple with its beautiful garden. • 12:30 Lunch at a local restaurant. • Train/taxi back to Kamakura. • 14:00 Visit Kenchoji temple, the largest in Kamakura, walk to Tsurugaoka Hachiman shrine. • 16:00 Disbanded in the train back to Tokyo

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Transport details
Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train

Trains, route bus and walk. Chartering local coach is an option.

What's included
Other: My guide fee, my lunch and my round trip transportation from my home to Kamakura via Tokyo.
What's not included
Other: If you would like to move with a private vehicle, please contact me for a quote and a customized tour link for you.
Meeting location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Hotels, stations, pre agreed spot

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Tour reference number
212263
Languages
Japanese
Spanish
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

4.8

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Who is this private tour in Tokyo best suited for?

This private tour is ideal for travellers interested in exploring the rich Samurai history and culture of Kamakura, Japan's first Samurai governmental capital. It's perfect for those who want a personalized experience with a knowledgeable guide like Akira K., who can offer deeper insights into the area's historical sites. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly.

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