What to do and see in Kanagawa Prefecture, Kanto: The Best Private Tours

May 21, 2021 Timmy Ribble

Kanagawa Prefecture (神奈川県, Kanagawa-ken) is a prefecture located in Kantō region of Japan. The capital of the prefecture is Yokohama. Kanagawa is part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Kanagawa Prefecture is home to Kamakura and Hakone, two highly popular side trip destinations from Tokyo.
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1. Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo with a Local: Private & Personalized ★★★★★

Tokyo, Japan City Unscripted Tokyo
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Discover the coastal town of Kamakura, which lies just an hour away from busy Tokyo, with one of our friendly hosts. Take in the surrounding temples and shrines tucked away in the leafy green forest and see the famous Great Buddha statue. There are also scenic hiking trails, sunrise meditation sessions, surf shacks to enjoy a beer at and beaches on which to laze the day away. Whatever your speed, your host will make it happen. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do

Inclusions: Private and personalised experience, 8 hours with a Local host, Return trip to Kamakura via JR train, Walking experience ( other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions, Transportation costs other than the round trip train to Kamakura, Gratuities

Reviewed By eugenius101

Kento is most definitely the perfect guide for late night adventures around Shinjuku. Highly personable with an enquiring mind and a lot of fun , I’m sooooo glad I stumbled into one of his tours . If a traveller wants to get to know the Golden Gai area , this is most definitely your man . The meal before was wonderful and somewhere I would never have discovered by myself - and cheap as ! This is the real thing , with a brilliant guide .

2. Private Tour - Introducing all the Famous Spots in Kamakura and Enoshima!

Kamakura Station, 1-chōme-1-15 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012, Japan otomo travel
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Kamakura was the center of Japanese politics, with the samurai government's headquarters in the 12-14th centuries. Kamakura has many large shrines and temples that played an important role at the time, and their magnificent buildings and elegant decorations surprise and impress people. Kamakura is also full of gourmet foods and is now a famous tourist destination. From Kamakura, you can take the Enoden (train) to the Shonan area. Enoshima floats along the coast which is famous for swimming and surfing. Enoshima has an observatory deck with a panoramic view of the sea and the city. This tour will introduce you to the famous must-see spots of Kamakura and Enoshima in one day!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Reviewed By muhammadkamranalinak

Very good ???? experience I really enjoyed it fully fantastic I never forget it weather no pollution everything is perfect and appreciated.

3. Private Tour - Nostalgic Japan in Kawasaki with Indigo Dyeing Experience

Mukogaoka-Yuen Station, 2098 Noborito, Tama Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 214-0014, Japan otomo travel
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Explore old Japanese houses and discover Japan's historic architecture Take the train to Kawasaki, an hour away from Tokyo, and visit the Japan Open-air Folk House Museum to learn about the lives of the people from the Edo Period (1603-1868) . T he open-air museum has a large collection of traditional houses from all over Japan, where you can see the difference in architectural techniques and styles that were developed to suit each area's climate and customs. Your otomo tour guide will translate any Japanese explanations whilst at the museum. On this tour you will also experience traditional indigo dyeing, a dyeing technique developed during the Edo period. Dye your very own piece of cloth to keep as a souvenir of your trip!

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Reviewed By muhammadkamranalinak

Very good ???? experience I really enjoyed it fully fantastic I never forget it weather no pollution everything is perfect and appreciated.

4. 8-hour Kamakura & Enoshima tour to/from Tokyo With Private Car

GLOBAL GUIDE&TRANSPORT SERVICE Co.,LTD
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1~8passengers, full-flat rate; If you are nine, it costs less than US$100 P/P. We offer you several selling points other travel companies could never do. Effective : Because the guide and driver is same person. On top of it, he plays Photographer's roll. Comfortable : Because the cars we use are spacious and luxury. Exciting : Because you will savor a local food like they would do. Flexible : Because the schedule is up to you. This is full-private tour for you. Inquisitive : Because you will learn a lots of Japanese History.

Inclusions: Transportation expenses like car charter, fuel, tolls, and parking, Guide Fee, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation

Exclusions: Lunch is excluded. We are glad to find a local restaurant on your request.., Admission or entrance fees for each institute

Reviewed By rnafe

We were picked up at the Yokohama cruise terminal on a private van. The tour guide was very professional and very diligent. We had made a schedule beforehand and the guide made sure we visited every stop. I would greatly recommend this to anyone that's travelling with a group of friends or family looking for a private tour.

5. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi Tour

Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Grand Tours
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Relax and do things at your own pace with this chauffeur driven tour to the Fuji area. You will be picked up from any hotel or location within Tokyo 23 wards and start your day our with a comfortable drive over to Fuji. First stop at the marvellous Lake Kawaguchi which is a perfect serene spot to view Mt. Fuji. Enjoy a lunch at one of the many delicious traditional food spots in the area before continuing on to Hakone and Lake Ashi and a peaceful boat ride. Take the Ropeway to Owakudani volcanic area. The tour would take 7-10 hours depending on traffic and the pace you wish to set. This itinerary is totally customisable depending on your needs.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By MargaretA33

At the end of a month long cruise to China and Japan, we had 1 full day in Tokyo to see as much as possible. Mr Oriol was our guide for the day. He was very knowledgeable, providing information about Tokyo's history, culture and sites to see. The day was quite flexible and at our own pace. There was no expectation that we would hurry through each destination. At some sites Mr Oriol accompanied us, at others he waited patiently for us to finish. He joined us for lunch and guided our choice from the menu. We were delighted with Tokyo Grand Tours and would highly recommend to anyone wanting a chauffeured personal tour of Tokyo. Guy readily communicated with us prior to our arrival in Tokyo and our 'pick-up' was problem free. Mr Oriol was always courteous and enthusiastic. Great value for money.

6. Private Tour: Chartered Car to Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko or Hakone and Lake Ashi

Tokyo Star Agency
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A full day to take the best shots of the scenic Mt Fuji and have cultural experiences. In this activity you can choose on either spending the day around the most popular Lake Kawaguchi and five lakes of Mt Fuji, starting from a perfect shot at the Arakurasengen Park for a panoramic view of Mt Fuji and the five-story pagoda on your background etc,. The other choice will be Hakone well-known place for its hot spring resort, Hakone Shrine with its torii gate standing on the Lake Ashi where cruising is also recommended and ride a ropeway to reach for another scenic view from 1327 meter high. Your guide will be picking you up at your requested central location in Tokyo at 8:30 am. Lunch will be served with the local traditional dish of the region at your expense. Please tell us how you would like to spend your day and we will be happy to give you the best of it.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup/drop-off, Round-trip private transportation by air-conditioned minivan, Private guide (English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean professional guides are available), One bottled water per person

Exclusions: Entrance fees (hot spring, museum etc.), Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By Tinalyon75

We had an Excellent experience and Ken was really accomodating. My family and I would highly recommend this trip for people of any age. He spoke very fluent English which made our experience enjoyable and overall a day well spent!

7. Kamakura Full-Day Private Trip (Tokyo departure) with Nationally-Licensed Guide

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If you are interested in a more efficient way to explore Kamakura, with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Kamakura! Just one hour from Tokyo, Kamakura is the home of the samurai and of great cultural importance to Japan. To start your day, meet your guide at your hotel, or anywhere at your convenience. Let us know what you would like to experience, what time you would like to start your tour, and where you are staying. Your nationally-licensed guide will customize your six-hour tour according to your interests! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Inclusions: Licensed Local Guide, Free Photos, Hotel Pick up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Transportation fee (for yourself and your guide), Entrance fee (for yourself), Other personal expenses, Private transportation, Lunch

Reviewed By Cwshaman

The flexibility to chose locations that suited our wants and abilities was great. Hiro San was very quick to put together an itinerary that accommodated a family with a stroller-baby (no monkey park due to long unpacked walking paths). Taking in the beautiful temples and view of the Kyoto from the west was breath taking and the guide was able to explain many things we as new Japanese learners could not read or know through cultural knowledge. Overall a great experience, a wonderful and lively guide, and some great memories.

8. VIP: Mt Fuji Private Tour with Sengen Shrine Visit from Tokyo

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Visiting Mt Fuji is a must-do experience when you're in Tokyo, but most people only stop for the snap panoramic photos of the formidable beauty. On this tour, your knowledgeable local guide not only takes you to see the iconic mountain, but also to a Shinto shrine that is known to have the deity of Mt Fuji enshrined. Your day trip to 5th Station and Lake Kawaguchi includes lunch, snacks and sake with transport by private vehicle.

Inclusions: English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Houtou noodle lunch, Ropeway ride

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By sarahcM8539YQ

The session with Noriko was great and I recommend it even if you are worried about virtual experience. I have done several virtual tours but this was the best one full of excellent information. Noriko answered all my questions had great food and sake information to deliver.

9. Private Tour - Exploring the History of Uninhabited Island: Sarushima

Yokosuka-chūō Station, Japan, 〒238-0007 Kanagawa, Yokosuka, Wakamatsuchō, 2-chōme, 神奈川県横須賀市若松町2丁目25 otomo travel
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Do you know that you can go to an uninhabited island only 1hour away from Tokyo? The port city of Yokosuka, the island, the ruins of a natural and military fortress await you. This tour will take you to Sarushima, which was built in the Edo period to protect the Japanese coastline from foreign warships. The buildings from World War II, such as barracks, are still intact, and the island is one of Japan's important treasure troves of buried cultural assets. At the same time, the scenery is very romantic and creates an atmosphere as if you were in a movie. Come and visit Sarushima, where the historical fortresses of war and the fantastic landscape created by nature.

Inclusions: Tour Guide, Private Tour, Necessary expenses for the tour guide

Exclusions: Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own, Money for food/drinks, souvenirs and extra activities for your own, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, The use of private van

Reviewed By muhammadkamranalinak

Very good ???? experience I really enjoyed it fully fantastic I never forget it weather no pollution everything is perfect and appreciated.

10. Tokyo: Day trip to Hakone, with views of Mount Fuji

Shinagawa, Shinagawa, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Kanto City Unscripted Tokyo

Escape bustling Tokyo for a day and discover the beauty of Hakone on a personalised experience with a Local Host. Hakone a small town in the stunning Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park that’s renowned for its hot springs and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji over Lake Ashinoko. With your Local Host, take the train from Tokyo with a local and enjoy swapping bustling city life for the tranquility and natural beauty of this mountainous region. Stroll though the national park and take in the best views of Mount Fuji, see the iconic red Hakone Shrine and if you’re feeling adventurous, relax in one of the traditional onsen (hot springs) that the town is famed for! Your Local Host will customise this experience exactly to your wants, needs and wishes, as well as providing local knowledge and insights about the area.

Inclusions: 10 hours with a Local host, Hakone freepass which covers the cable car, ropeway and sightseeing cruise in Hakone, Private and personalised experience

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Tickets to any attractions including any Onsen, Transportation costs, Gratuities

Reviewed By eugenius101

Kento is most definitely the perfect guide for late night adventures around Shinjuku. Highly personable with an enquiring mind and a lot of fun , I’m sooooo glad I stumbled into one of his tours . If a traveller wants to get to know the Golden Gai area , this is most definitely your man . The meal before was wonderful and somewhere I would never have discovered by myself - and cheap as ! This is the real thing , with a brilliant guide .

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