Kamakura Private History Tour with a Professional Photographer
Free Cancellation
4.9 (37)
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EUR 101.00

4 hours

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English

Overview

Visit Kamakura's main attractions with a focus on the history of the Kamakura Period, which ranged from 1185 to 1333. Beyond simply visiting each site, you’ll learn about how the shogunate government, samurai, and the rise of Zen Buddhism shaped the area. The private tour allows you to explore at your own pace and ask as many questions as you’d like.

Operated by

Samurai Phototours

Ratings & Reviews

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Beautiful place and a lot of rich history!

Ye_L, Apr 2025

Kamakura is a beautiful place. Virgil is very friendly, patient, knowledgable, and was always ready to take a photo of us! He knows so much about the history of Kamakura and Japan in general and we learned so much from him. He also told many fun historical anecdotes! My family really enjoyed this tour and had a wonderful time.

Informative and historically focused tour

NZWayfarers, Sept 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

908iremv, Sept 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...

IREM_V, Sept 2024

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

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

  • Hasedera 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
Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

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

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Experience

Highlights

  • Choose your preferred start time from several available options
  • Your professional photographer guide can snap great photos of you
  • Observe contemporary Japanese culture on a stroll down Kamakura's main area
  • Great option for single travelers to groups of up to eight people

    • Inclusions

    • Local guide
    • Tour escort/host
    • Professional photographer guide

    Exclusions

    • Food and drinks
    • Lunch
    • Transportation to/from attractions
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    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

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 101.00