Kamakura Samurai Culture Experience Tour with Historical Insights
Highlights
- An interpreter-supported plan available in English is also an option!
- Engage in traditional activities that showcase the art of the samurai.
- Includes a lunch! Choose between a meat dish or sushi, whichever you prefer!
- Experience a guided tour led by knowledgeable experts in Japanese culture.
What to expect
Experience Samurai Culture in Kamakura allows participants to explore the rich heritage of Japan's samurai era through engaging activities and expert guidance. This unique tour offers a deep dive into the traditions and history of the samurai.
Packages (2)
Schedule
- —Meet at JR Kamakura Station
- —Introducing our guide, Miho!Miracle Miho grew up in Yuigahama, Kamakura, has 18 years of experience as a bus guide, has passed the Kamakura certification exam, and can help you with anything related to Kamakura and Shonan!
- —Money washing Benzaiten"Zeniarai Benzaiten" is a shrine where you can wash money in the holy spring water and pray for prosperity in business and good fortune. Miho will teach you how to pray to the shrine and how to use the washed money to improve your fortune.
- —Genjiyama Hike"Genjiyama" is located in the center of Kamakura. Hiking trails that allow you to enjoy the rich nature are popular. This trail is suitable for beginners and is located about 20-30 minutes on foot from the station.The cherry blossoms are beautiful in spring and the location is outstanding.
- —Jufukuji TempleJufukuji Temple is a Zen temple that was opened by Hojo Masako the year after Minamoto no Yoritomo's death to pray for the souls of Yoritomo and Sanetomo. It is famous for its beautiful approach to the temple.
- —Please confirm your preference in advance for lunch from ① or ②※① is closed on Wednesdays.
- —①Enjoy high-quality meat dishes at Niku no Ishikawa.Enjoy our specialty dishes like roast beef and beef stew, all crafted from premium A5-grade Kuroge Wagyu. With private room seating available for every guest, you can relax and dine in a peaceful setting.
- —Meat Dish Lunch Image*The image is for illustrative purposes only.
- —②Sushi Restaurant "Sushidokoro Kimi" located in a quiet corner of KamakuraWe offer dishes that focus on fresh, seasonal fish, such as fish caught locally that morning and tuna sourced from Tsukiji. Enjoy fresh seafood and a relaxed atmosphere.
- —Sushi lunch Image*The image is for illustrative purposes only.
*Tempura included - —Experience making a sachet at Kito TenkundoKito Tenkundo is a long-established store based in Kyoto that carries on Japan's incense culture, and is known for selling fragrant woods, incense, sachets, etc. This is an experience where you can enjoy the process of blending various fragrant woods and fragrances to create a fragrance.
- —*If this option is unavailable, we will offer a shakyo (sutra copying) experience at Hokaiji Temple instead.
- —Disband at Kito Tenkundo
Location and Directions
Check-in
JR Kamakura Station
日本、神奈川県鎌倉市御成町１−１５
Check-out
Kito Tenkundo
日本、神奈川県鎌倉市雪ノ下１丁目７−５ 香十天薫堂
