One hour train-ride from Tokyo, Kamakura is a historical place where the first samurai government was established in 12 century. There are tens of beautiful temples and shrines in Kamakura. All of them have beautiful Japanese gardens, some of which are famous for its "Hanami", cherry blossoms viewing. I will show you some of the best "Hanami" spots in Kamakura. The date of full blooming differs every year. They usually start blooming late March and end at the beginning of April.
At your hotel or Fujisawa st. in Kanagawa
an old sacred island with three old shrines. Delicious sea food and beautiful nature can be enjoyed.
Famous for its 11-headed Kannon statue. Its beautiful garden is also famous, especially for its cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall.
11 meters in height and weighing over 100 ton Great Buddha is located in Kotoku-in garden. One of the symbolic spots in Kamakura.
Beautiful and serene temple. You can enjoy Japanese ceremony tea service surrounded by bamboo trees.
:Main shrine built by Minamoto Yoritomo in 1180, who was the founder of Kamakura Samurai government.
You can eat many kinds of Japanese food and buy good souvenirs.
the second highest rank Zen temple built in the 13th century, which is also full of cherry blossoms in spring.
One of the two Michelin Green Guide three star spots. It has a beautiful garden with old temple houses . old tombs, and beautiful flowers. t used to be a nunnery. It is often called "Enkiri-dera" and a married woman could divorce from her husband once she ran into this temple in Edo era.
At your hotel or Kitakamakura st. in Kanagawa
One hour train-ride from Tokyo, Kamakura is a historical place where the first samurai government was established in 12 century. There are tens of beautiful temples and shrines in Kamakura. All of them have beautiful Japanese gardens, some of which are famous for its "Hanami", cherry blossoms viewing. I will show you some of the best "Hanami" spots in Kamakura.
guide fee,
hotel pick-up fee
transportation fee for you and guide ( about 2000 yen from Tokyo)
entrance fee ( about 1500 yen per person)
lunch ( you and guide )
extra person fee: adult 4000 per person, kids 2000 yen per person
My working days change according to my another job schedule:part time high school teacher. Please check my calendar.
The date of full blooming differs every year. The duration of its blooming also differs depending on the weather. Usually we can enjoy cherry blossoms 7 days before full blooming and 7 days after it.
It takes one hour to go by train from Tokyo to Fujisawa.
Please wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot.
Kaneo organised a great two day tour of Tokyo for our family, showing both the old and the new and customising the itinerary based on some Japanese TV programs I have been watching and particular interests for our family. He booked ahead for the Shibuya Sky view (very necessary) and I highly recommend checking out the Ninja Cafe if you have some energentic kids. A really great experience all round and a great guy to spend a couple days with.
Thank you for kind review again. I also feel happy to have shown you some spots appeared in your favorite TV program. The Gaufre you gave me is so delicious that I hope I can visit Lille to enjoy it someday.
Kaneo was gracious enough to take the long trip out to Hakone to guide us around for the day we had there. It was well worth taking his guiding skills to get the most out of our short stay in the area. He knows eaxctly where to go and what to see in one day. He is excellent at managing the kids and was kind enough to take them to the fun kid's part of the open air museum while we olds had a leisurely stroll enjoying the more serious exhibits. He does his research and enriches the trip with the hostory and tales of Hakone to make the place come alive. A well deserved recommendation.
Thank you for your quick reply. I myself enjoyed playing with your kids, too. They are active and smart. I want to show you how they ran quickly and cleverly in the star maze. I am also happy to know you highly evaluate my guide.
Our group of six had a wonderful fun packed day visiting Hakone. Kaneo was very kind and helped us navigate with all our bookings for trains and various other modes of transport. He guided us to all the must see spots in Hakone and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Kaneo. He has a very personable nature and all of us felt very comfortable with him. He made sure we were all very comfortable during the trip and it was evident he wanted us all to have a great time which we did.
Thank you for your warm review. In spite of of a traffic accident, we could meet your cousins at Odawara station. I was surprised to know they came from India. I felt happy to know you were satisfied with my guide. I hope I could have a chance to guide you again someday.
Had a wonderful day exploring Yokohama. Kaneo was very responsive prior to our trip and arranged a great itinerary for us. I had wanted to do an authentic Tea ceremony and that was arranged. Went for a great lunch in Chinatown and explored beautiful gardens. Would definitely recommend him highly.
Thank you for your quick and warm review. It was a little hot day but it was luck not to rain. I myself enjoyed authentic tea ceremony practice. I am happy to know you like Sankeien garden. I wish you will enjoy the rest of tour in Japan.