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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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.
What's included
Local guide
Tour escort/host
Professional photographer guide
Food and drinks
Lunch
Transportation to/from attractions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What to expect
Wakamiya Main Street
20m
Scenic walk to the main shrine
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
50m
One of Japan's three most important Shinto shrines, built by the first shogun, Minamoto Yoritomo in the 12th century
Kamakura Komachidori
50m
Kamakura's famous shopping street, lined on both sides by shops and stalls selling all sorts of sweets, snacks and souvenirs
Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura
40m · Admission ticket not included
Centuries-old giant bronze statue of the Amida Buddha dating back to the 13th century
Hasedera Temple
1h 20m · Admission ticket not included
Popular Buddhist temple sprawled over multiple levels, with beautiful gardens, ponds, caves, and an ancient 11-headed statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Outside the East Exit ticket gate
End point
Hase Station of the Enoden Line..
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
