Samurai Photo Tours: A Fun Day Out Discovering Kamakura
Tour info
Why take this tour?
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!
What’s included?
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Local guide -
Professional photographer guide -
Tour escort/host -
Food and drinks
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Lunch
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Transportation to/from attractions
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Entry/Admission - Wakamiya Main Street
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Entry/Admission - Kotoku-in (Great Buddha of Kamakura)
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Entry/Admission - Hase-dera Temple
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 3h
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
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.
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