Vacation rentals in Kamakura

We'll start by meeting at Koshigoe station on the Enoden line. Next well have a meet and greet at my headquarters across the street. Then it's straight to the beach! After a short demonstration and explanation of safety procedures, we'll get right in the water and start paddling in a protected lagoon. It's a beautiful lagoon with caves and secret beaches to explore. This is a unique way to view the area and see Enoshima and Kamakura from a unique angle. After the paddle we can relax for lunch at my taco bar in Koshigoe (optional). Other things to note What should you bring? prepare for a day at the beach; Swimwear, sunscreen, towel, etc. Life vest will be provided. We are about an hour train ride from tokyo so please allow yourself plenty of time.

[Walking with a vaccinated tour guide] We explore the three most impressive sites in the historic city Kamakura. We will visit the Tsurugaoka shrine, the Bamboo temple, and the Great Buddha. Trafic fees during the tour, all entrance fees for those sites, and green tea with sweets are included. We can see the traditional buildings, gardens, and statues. We can also observe local people and their customs. I will explain about it. While we walk the neighborhood, we talk about history, tradition, and people's lifestyles. You will understand much more Japanese culture. First, we walk to the Tsurugaoka shrine established 800 years ago. I will explain Japanese history and samurai. At the main building, you can make a greeting to the deity. I will tell you how to do it. Try it together! Next, we walk to the Houkoku-Ji temple known as the Bamboo temple. You enjoy the bamboo garden and green tea. I will tell you about Zen Buddhism and Japanese culture. Finally, we go to the Great Buddha. We use local buses and trains to save time. It's an 11-meter height bronze statue. You will also understand the old technology to build the statue. We will finish the tour at the Great Buddha. If you would like, we will take a walk to the beach. Or, we will go back to Kamakura station and finish the tour there.

[Kimono, real sword, tea and sweets, samurai manners] It is popular with many people because you can learn samurai swords and culture. I think you will be satisfied, please try it once ! It is a schedule of experience. 1, 【Kimono】 samurai costumes Please change to Samurai's costume. We have Samurai formal kimonos available. 2, 【Manner】Japanese traditional manners You will experience the manners of Samurai. In Samurai era, there are many manners of entering the house, walking in the corridor, sitting on the floor cushions, etc., and you will experience them. 3, 【tea time】 tea ceremony We have a tea ceremony experience. Please also enjoy Japanese traditional sweets "manjyu". 4, 【Study】 Disassemble the sword. We disassemble the sword and study each part and how to use it. 5, 【Sword】samurai soul We practice the sword. In the Samurai period, there were various weapons, but Samurai thought that the Japanese sword had a soul, and was particularly important. Please feel the soul of Samurai. 6, 【Cut！】Exhilaratingly！ We actually cut tatami with a Japanese sword. After lectures on how to cut several times, we actually cut it. Please feel the pleasure when you cut things. 7, 【Photography】Free photo Take a photo freely when you are cutting! There is also time to take pictures freely. Please enjoy the special experience of samurai that can only be done in Japan！ Other things to note The instructor responds to simple English. ※Please tell gender and height when children participate. Children under the age of 13 are cut vegetables with an imitation sword for safety. When it rains, it will be canceled or held indoors and we will not cut the tatami. Please don't drink alcohol.

[Walking with a vaccinated guide] Kamakura is a traditional town built by Samurai 800 years ago. Go and explore the beautiful town with a friendly guide. Though Kamakura is a popular destination, you will get the beaten path off. We walk through a local neighborhood and historical trail. Let's go to temples and shrines of Japanese worship. You can take beautiful pictures at each place and on the way. In a Zen Buddhist temple, you will see magnificent buildings, statues, and Japanese gardens. You will feel the meditation mind there. The next is a Shinto Shrine believed as a deity of wealth. They say the magical water increases your money to double or triple. Try the magical water as same as locals. The third site is a Shrine with many red gates and fox dolls. A beautiful red tunnel way is the best for taking impressive pictures. You can walk through them. People believe this Shrine brings success to us. You will learn the traditional beauty, religious background, and customs deeper with this tour. No worry! Not only educational but also fun. I was born and grown up in Japan. While we are walking, we can talk about many things. About Japan, culture, family, sports, food, society, and anything! You will understand not only traditional but also modern Japan and people. It will make your travel much more fruitfully. Let's enjoy walking and talking with me!

・You can learn how to make home-style Japanese 　dishes such as Tamagoyaki omelet, teriyaki-chicken, octopus shape sausage, and other typical Bento dishes. ・You can roll sushi by yourself with fillings you like. 　(We try to find as many ingredients which you can 　find easily in your country as possible.) ・You can make chopstick holders by origami which is children will make it easier. ・After packing your sushi in the Bento box, you can 　bring it to Kamakura walk and lunch outside. ・After packing bento, we will go to the nearest supermarket for discovering what Japanese eat every day and for buying ingredients for bento-making, while explaining Japanese ingredients and advising what to buy for a souvenir. ・Vegan bento without meat, fish, and egg is available. (Please let us know in advance if you prefer vegan bento.) 【Note】 We do not use raw fish. Please enjoy your bento withing 2 hours (in the summertime, within 1 hour preferably) after the lesson. Other things to note Reservation required 2 days in advance