When Emperors Reigned and Shoguns Ruled
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 g
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 20 minScenic walk to the main shrine
Stop 2
⏱ 50 minOne of Japan's three most important Shinto shrines, built by the first shogun, Minamoto Yoritomo in the 12th century
Stop 3
⏱ 50 minKamakura's famous shopping street, lined on both sides by shops and stalls selling all sorts of sweets, snacks and souvenirs
Stop 4
⏱ 40 minCenturies-old giant bronze statue of the Amida Buddha dating back to the 13th century
Stop 5
⏱ 1h 20mPopular Buddhist temple sprawled over multiple levels, with beautiful gardens, ponds, caves, and an ancient 11-headed statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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