Kamakura Tours

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...

We'll start our journey by strolling along the tranquil paths of Kamakura, heading to a shrine renowned for its numerous torii gates and fox statues. Next, we'll explore a temple nestled within a cave, where you'll discover a fascinating tradition of cleansing money at the temple....

Kamakura is a famous tourist destination visited by people throughout the year. The reason why Kamakura is attractive is related to the 12-14th centuries. At that time, powerful samurais were carrying out Japanese politics in Kamakura. ...

Yourself or your couple only Government licensed tour guide Stroll the temples, shrine and Kamakura backstreets while avoiding over-tourism...

Let's try on Japanese traditional wear Kimono and Leave great memories on photos by a professional photographer. We do this in an old historical city Kamakura which used to be an ancient Samurai capital. You can receive all photo you want and edited maximum 30 photos. ...