A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura | 4 hours

36 Reviews | Kamakura
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Samurai Phototours - A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura
2 Adults x $155.78
$311.56
Approx Total
$311.56

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Overview

Created by Peter Oxley and Virgil Calaguian, fellow artists, photographers, and writers, SAMURAI PHOTOTOURS take you to Kamakura's four main tourist sites, with focus on the history and heritage of the Kamakura Period (1185-1333), which saw the introduction of the shogunate, Japan's native form of government that lasted until 1868; the flowering of the samurai tradition with its strict code of bravery, honor, and loyalty; and the rise of rigidly disciplined Zen Buddhism as a religious as well as political force. Throughout this unique tour, open to people of all ages, from single travelers to groups of up to eight persons, your multilingual and multicultural guide shares with you an extraordinary wealth of knowledge of Japanese history and culture, placed in the context of concurrent Asian and European affairs, in a way that is both entertaining and enlightening. All that plus a stroll down Kamakura's main tourist hub for a lively look at colorful contemporary Japanese culture.

Meeting points

Kamakura Station
1-chōme-1-15 Onarimachi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0012, Japan

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Outside the East Exit ticket gate

End point

Hase Station
2 Chome-14 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

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Hase Station of the Enoden Line..

Itinerary

  • Wakamiya Main Street

    Scenic walk to the main shrine

    20 minutes

  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

    One of Japan's three most important Shinto shrines, built by the first shogun, Minamoto Yoritomo in the 12th century

    50 minutes

  • Kamakura Komachidori

    Kamakura's famous shopping street, lined on both sides by shops and stalls selling all sorts of sweets, snacks and souvenirs

    50 minutes

  • Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)

    Centuries-old giant bronze statue of the Amida Buddha dating back to the 13th century

    40 minutes

  • Hase-dera Temple

    Popular Buddhist temple sprawled over multiple levels, with beautiful gardens, ponds, caves, and an ancient 11-headed statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy

    1 hour 20 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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Reviews

4.9

36 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    35
  • 4 stars
    0
  • 3 stars
    0
  • 2 stars
    0
  • 1 star
    1

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 35 reviews with 5 stars

Informative and historically focused tour

Published on Sep, 2024

A very comprehensive tour at a relaxed pace, with a depth of historical information and loads of local flavor. Plenty of time to enjoy the stops at your own pace.

Kamakura

Published on Sep, 2024

It was very lovely and informative to discover Kamakura with Virgil. He is so helpful in everything. Highly recommend this tour.

Hi, it was very lovely...

Published on Sep, 2024

Hi, it was very lovely and informatiıve to discover Kamakura with Virgil. He is very helpful in everything. Highly recomended..

Virgil is too notch

Published on Aug, 2024

We had a great time with Virgil, he was extremely knowledgeable and had many interesting stories about the places we visited. He was flexible with the sites and our time. Getting to places on public transport was also a plus for us. Virgil speaks English very well and Spanish also. Recommend this trip 100 %

Great tour

Published on Aug, 2024

This was a great tour with Virgil. He was very knowledgeable about the history and had great stories about all the places we visited. Going on public transport was a great way to become immersed in the culture of the city. 100% recommended.

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