Creado por Peter Oxley y Virgil Calaguian, compañeros artistas, fotógrafos y escritores, SAMURAI PHOTOTOURS lo lleva a los cuatro principales sitios turísticos de Kamakura, centrándose en la historia y el patrimonio del Período Kamakura (1185-1333), en el que se introdujo el el shogunato, la forma de gobierno nativa de Japón que duró hasta 1868; el florecimiento de la tradición samurái con su estricto código de valentía, honor y lealtad; y el surgimiento del budismo zen, rígidamente disciplinado, como fuerza tanto religiosa como política. A lo largo de este recorrido único, abierto a personas de todas las edades, desde viajeros solteros hasta grupos de hasta ocho personas, su guía multilingüe y multicultural comparte con usted una extraordinaria riqueza de conocimientos sobre la historia y la cultura japonesas, ubicadas en el contexto de las culturas asiáticas y asiáticas concurrentes. asuntos europeos, de una manera que sea a la vez entretenida y esclarecedora. Todo eso, además de un paseo por el principal centro turístico de Kamakura para disfrutar de una mirada animada a la colorida cultura japonesa contemporánea.
Paseo escénico al santuario principal.
Uno de los tres santuarios sintoístas más importantes de Japón, construido por el primer shogun, Minamoto Yoritomo, en el siglo XII.
La famosa calle comercial de Kamakura, bordeada a ambos lados por tiendas y puestos que venden todo tipo de dulces, bocadillos y recuerdos.
Estatua de bronce gigante de siglos de antigüedad del Buda Amida que data del siglo XIII.
Popular templo budista de varios niveles con hermosos jardines, estanques, cuevas y una antigua estatua de 11 cabezas de Kannon, la Diosa de la Misericordia
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It was a wonderful yet rainy afternoon... but we got all the sites completed. Virgel is amazingly knowledgeable and put so much of Kamakura's history into perspective.... we walked thru history as Virgel set the tone. Stopping for Matcha Ice Cream was a special addition that we all sooo appreciated!!! And Virgel's interest in our next places of travel brought us closer yet, to our dear guide.
From the moment we met Virgil outside the train station, we knew we were in good hands. He has an easy way of connecting with people and is a pleasure to be with. We learned so much about Kamakura (& Japan) re history, geography, and culture by visiting gardens, caves, shrines, local crafts shops, and had great views of the town and the sea. We unexpectedly came upon a wedding at a local shrine which Virgil pointed out and encouraged us to watch. He gave us plenty of opportunity for photographs and, happily for us, offered to take numerous pictures of us. A wonderful way to spend the afternoon.
We had a fantastic tour of Kamakura with Virgil! He was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history come alive in such an entertaining way. He also gave us an excellent lunch recommendation—some of the best soba we've ever had! We really appreciated his tip to visit Enoshima after the tour—it was the perfect way to end the day. Highly recommended!
Wonderful backstory of the history of the shoguns. Virgil was a great historian and very knowledgeable. He was very kind and also great photographer! Great tour!
Thank you so much for the very kind review. It was a great pleasure meeting the two of you and showing you around.. Hope you'll come back to Kamakura someday - or we'll meet again somewhere in this big, beautiful...world! Warmest regards to you both!
My 10-year-old daughter and I took a week-long trip to Tokyo, as she loves all things Japanese (anime, manga, Pokemon, Ghibli, ramen and sushi, etc), and I booked this tour as a chance for us both to learn a bit about Japanese history and culture. It turned out to be our favorite part of the trip. Virgil was an amazing guide and taught us both a lot. My daughter can be a tough nut to crack, but Virgil tells stories in such an engaging way that she thoroughly enjoyed the tour as much as I did. The shrines and temples of Kamakura are awe inspiring, and I was blown away by our day there. I give this tour my highest recommendation for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese history, culture, and religion.
Many thanks for such a glowing review! I’m so glad you and most especially your lovely and smart daughter enjoyed your visit to Kamakura. The two of you are among the top on my list of best customers ever! I hope I’ll have the pleasure of showing you around again in the near future. All the best!
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.
Thank you so much for the review! I’m so glad you enjoyed your visit to Kamakura. I hope our paths will cross again in the future - back in Kamakura or somewhere else in this amazing world we live in. All the best to you and your charming family! Virgil
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.
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 and informatiıve to discover Kamakura with Virgil. He is very helpful in everything. Highly recomended..
We had a great time with Virgil, he was extremely knowledgeable and had many interesting stories about the places we visited. He was flexible with the sites and our time. Getting to places on public transport was also a plus for us. Virgil speaks English very well and Spanish also. Recommend this trip 100 %
| Tour | Duración | Valoración | Precio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuando reinaban los emperadores y gobernaban los shogunes | 4 horas | 4.9 (42) | $107 | |
 Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha | 5 horas | 4.9 (171) | $91 | Ver |
 Kamakura Walking Tour - The City of Shogun | 3h 30min | 5.0 (143) | $35 | Ver |
 Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha | 5 horas | 4.9 (129) | $131 | Ver |
 Kamakura Historical Discovery | Private Licensed Guide & Driver | 10 horas | 5.0 (75) | $583 | Ver |
 Kamakura Customized Half-Day Tour with Licensed Local Guide | 4 horas | 4.9 (65) | $97 | Ver |
 Kamakura Rickshaw Tour | 30 min–2h | 5.0 (55) | $39 | Ver |