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Walk Kamakura with a local photographer, sip traditional matcha in a Zen room, and capture the city’s temples, bamboo grove, and hidden shrine in a private three-hour session. Ideal for travelers who want curated shots and cultural context without a rushed itinerary.
Walk Kamakura with a local photographer, sip traditional matcha in a Zen room, and capture the city’s temples, bamboo grove, and hidden shrine in a private three-hour session. Ideal for travelers who want curated shots and cultural context without a rushed itinerary.
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Operated by Kamakura Photo Tours · Kamakura, Kanagawa
You step out of JR Kamakura Station into a street washed with late-morning light: small shops hum, bicycle bells ring, and a photographer at your side scans angles while you move toward a quiet Shinto shrine founded by the city’s first shogun.
moderate.
3 hours.
Suitable for travelers who can walk unassisted for several hours and manage short stair sections.
Meet at JR Kamakura Station, East Exit—your guide will wait there and provide bus tickets for transfers included in the tour.
Some temples have steps and narrow paths; this tour is not fully wheelchair accessible—contact the operator to discuss specific needs.
You’ll receive 10 professionally edited photos within 72 hours after the tour via the method specified at booking.
Tipping is not customary in Japan; a polite thank-you and good review are appreciated instead.
Kamakura became Japan’s political center in the late 12th century under Minamoto no Yoritomo, and many temples reflect that medieval heritage.
High foot traffic stresses historic sites—stay on paths, avoid touching carvings, and support local businesses to help maintain temples and gardens.
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