Hi, I’m Peter. I was born in England, but I’ve lived most of life in Japan. I would be delighted to show you around Kamakura, where I presently live, and share with you my knowledge and love of its fascinating history. Kamakura served as Japan’s de facto capital from 1185 – 1333. It's where the first shogun, Minamoto no Yoritomo, was born. The Kamakura Period is also the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the samurai culture. I'll explain the history as we visit different temples and shrines, some of them dating back hundreds of years. In the course of our tour, I'll also talk about aspects of Japanese life, and can arrange a delicious lunch at a restaurant specialising in local cuisine. As a bonus, I’ll take souvenir photos of you – or help you take quality pictures of your own. The tour lasts 3 hours and you may select your starting time on the booking form. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, I strongly recommend you include Kamakura. There’s a lot to discover in this beautiful city!
Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura
- Local guide
- Professional photographer guide
- Tour escort/host
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry/Admission - Wakamiya Main Street
- Entry/Admission - Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
- Entry/Admission - Hase-dera Temple
- Duration: 3h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Your guide is an English photographer/historian living in Kamakura
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
How much is Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura?
Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura price starts from $180.12.
Which company provides Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura?
Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura is hosted by SAMURAI Phototours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.
What is the Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura cancellation policy?
Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Which attractions will I visit with Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura?
During this experience, places you will visit include:
Cultural/historic tour of Kamakura, birthplace of the samurai, in English, with the emphasis on taking professional quality travel photographs of the temples, shrines, and gardens. We visit must-sees Tsurugaoka Hachiman-gu, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha, as well as exquisite venues off the beaten track. Informative, fun, and always entertaining, join me on a journey of discovery to a bygone era. I would also be more than happy to take photographs of you and/or your group for you to keep as memories of our day out in Kamakura and your visit to Japan. This is a 3-hour tour. Please specify a starting time from Kamakura Station, JR East exit, for the day that you select. You may start at 10am, 11am, or 12 noon.
- Duration: 3 hours
