Kamakura Tour: Samurai History & Scenic Views

Explore Kamakura’s samurai history with a local guide, visit iconic sites, and capture memories with professional photography. Discover Japan’s past today.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Tsurugaoka Hachimangū serves as the spiritual and historical heart of Kamakura, offering more than just a shrine. As visitors wander through its majestic avenues and serene corners, stories of the Kamakura shogunate unfold, illustrating how this revered site influenced the city’s identity and Japan’s early warrior…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees
  • Travel Photography with Sony a7iii 4K Camera
What's Not Included
  • Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
  • Lunch
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Join a native English-speaking “global local” on an exceptional walking tour through Kamakura—Japan’s inaugural samurai capital and the origin of the shogunate.
This engaging journey vividly illustrates the captivating history of the Kamakura period, from warrior-driven politics to spiritual transformations, as participants explore iconic landmarks such…

Location
NewDays
At Kamakura Station, go to the East Exit. Once you're outside, you’ll see the NewDays convenience store just on your right—it’s right next to the exit, very easy to find!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Laura
Oct 4, 2025
Fun and interesting tour with a great guide! - 10/10! K was a fantastic tour guide! I am so glad we purchased this tour. It’s the best tour we’ve done in Japan. K was so knowledgeable about Japan’s and Tokyo’s history, and this was such a great way to learn. He also provided us a lot of information about Japan today, and answered so many questions for us. K made the tour really interactive and it was a perfect way to explore the Imperial Palace. We got so much out of it that we wouldn’t have been able to get if we had just explored it ourselves. Thank you also to K for the excellent food and other recommendations around Tokyo! We’ll definitely do more of K’s tours next time we’re in Tokyo and will be recommending to friends and family.
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897kaix
Oct 4, 2025
Would book again at any time - I was initially undecided and booked the tour at very short notice (2 hours before the start). I'm very glad I decided to do that after all. "K" was a fantastic tour guide with extensive knowledge. He made the tour very interesting, showed us the best photo spots and even made sure that we got as little rain as possible during the stops. I can definitely recommend the tour.
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Clancybear
Oct 4, 2025
Highly recommend - K was really knowledgeable, interesting to listen to, able to answer any questions and was great fun too. His impression of the Kendo was very realistic. The tour around the Imperial Palace was a great way to understand a little more about Tokyo and Japan and has laid great foundations for our trip to Kyoto and Nara.
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237antjem
Aug 6, 2025
Super Tour Imperial Palace - "K" is a great tour guide! His tour to the Imperial Palace was simply lively! We learned a lot about Tokyo, the Imperials and the story behind it. K speaks a very clear and understandable English. K is absorbed in the narrative and the presentation of the story! His tours are definitely recommended. We would love to do another tour with him...
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Octavio_m
May 23, 2025
Must do tour in Japan! - Really nice tour. Kamakura is very nice and historically rich in Japanese history. We got a little lost getting there from Tokyo, trains can be tricky, but the tour guide, Kosei, was very kind and waited for us and adjusted the trip accordingly. He was also very friendly and available to answer questions and help with translation. His enthusiasm and passion for Japanese culture and history will leave you wanting more. They additionally had a photographer who kindly took our group pictures. Highly recommended if you want to know more about Japanese history and go to some amazing and iconic sightseeing sites.
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From $116
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).