Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Begin your journey with a peaceful walk through Kamakura, visiting a shrine famous for its many torii gates and fox statues. Along the way, a local guide will share cultural in…
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Experience a Japanese tea ceremony at Chikusuian in Kita-Kamakura. Watch an instructor prepare matcha, whisk it yourself, and enjoy two servings with Japanese sweets in a peaceful tea room. During this 60-minute experience, discover the care behind the utensils and movements of the ceremony. Your instructor will guide you through basic etiquette and matcha preparation. No experience is needed, an…
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Enjoy a fun and relaxing tour of historic Kamakura on this 6 hour tour with a knowledgeable guide. Visit fascinating temples and shrines and learn about Kamakura's history. Experience Japanese tea in a teahouse located in a peaceful bamboo grove. Enjoy scenic views and historic architecture. Take a stroll through Kamakura's Komachi dori and try an array of delicious local food and drink. Food and…
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Enjoy a private journey through Kamakura with a knowledgeable guide. Choose from 4- to 6-hour tours to suit your schedule. This experience highlights Kamakura’s blend of history, culture, nature, and food. From the Great Buddha to historic temples and lively Komachi Street, select the spots that interest you most. With expert guidance, even general requests become a smooth itinerary. To visit Yui…
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Making sushi and a bento in Kamakura is easier with guidance than on your own. Visit a supermarket to see the ingredients, learn to prepare a bento in a private home, and take your lunch with you for sightseeing afterward. You’ll receive the recipe to recreate it.
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Experience the charm of Kamakura with our customizable 4-hour private tour. Perfect for international travelers, this tour offers an intimate way to explore Japan's cultural gem！ Why Kamakura? Known as the "Kyoto of Eastern Japan," Kamakura boasts ancient temples, serene gardens, and the iconic Great Buddha. Enjoy bamboo groves, sacred shrines, and ocean views. Tour Highlights ・Tailored Itinerary…
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You will make two rice balls guided by an experienced food journalist before tasting sake. You will learn about Japanese food and drink culture from the sake bar owner and the food journalist. You can enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a small hidden sake bar, sitting stools on a wooden counter.
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This is the tour for people who want to feel Japanese traditional culture and latest foods together!! Kamakura is a town where samurai culture remains and where one can enjoy fashionable stores and the latest sweets. Not only foreign tourists but also many Japanese visit Kamakura. You can enjoy the latest gourmet foods and trendy Japanese foods, while the townscape preserves traditional culture a…
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Cooking class with omotenashi. Would you take a Lesson while receive Japanese OMOTENASHI? Because I teach many students how cook Japanese food, I am a professional. You can learn with peace of mind. Let’s talk about Japanese culture, anime and sightseeing! I love trip, so I will Introduce recommendation places.
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This is an instructor-led mindfulness tea ceremony experience where participants are gently guided through each step by facilitator Miki in a peaceful gallery setting in Kamakura. Unlike a formal tea ceremony that requires kneeling on tatami mats, this experience is held in a relaxed table-style setting, so guests can enjoy the Way of Tea while sitting comfortably on chairs. In a calm Kamakura ga…
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While Kamakura is lively during the day, its evening atmosphere reveals a more intimate side of the region. As the sun sets, quiet streets lead to cozy izakayas where locals gather to enjoy food, drinks, and conversation. This two-hour bar hopping tour invites you to experience that hidden nightlife culture. Choose from three distinct areas. In historic Kamakura, enjoy a relaxed night in the form…
Not all the best spots in Kamakura are in the guidebooks. This local-led tour takes you off the beaten path to 2–3 hidden bars and eateries cherished by locals—places you’d likely miss without insider knowledge. Wander through the quiet backstreets of this historic city as your guide—someone who grew up here—introduces you to a side of Kamakura most visitors never see. Each stop offers a unique a…
Kamakura is the home of the first Samurai Government so its history goes back 800 years. We will meet up at Kamakura station and transit by car. We will first see a panoramic view of Enoshima/Mount Fuji and take a quick stroll near where the basketball anime SLAM DUNK was staged. (Tokyo/Shinjuku starter only) We will visit the TEMPLES BUILT INSIDE CAVES and see a shrine with beautiful ROWS OF RED…
The History of Karaoke: The concept of karaoke dates back to the early 1970s in Japan. The word "karaoke" (カラオケ) comes from "kara" (空), meaning "empty," and "oke" (オケ), short for "orchestra." This literally translates to "empty orchestra," referring to music tracks without vocals. Karaoke Culture Today: Today, karaoke remains a beloved pastime worldwide. In Japan and many Asian countries, karaoke…
Unlike typical tourist experiences, our community dinner offers authentic cultural exchange with local Kamakura residents in an intimate home-like setting, creating genuine connections and insider knowledge that guidebooks can't provide. What makes us special: INTIMATE SETTING: Maximum 8 guests in our cozy shared living space - feel like you're visiting Japanese friends, not attending a commercia…
Enjoy a relaxing matcha experience by the sea in Kamakura. At a quiet cafe next to Yuigahama Beach, you will soak your feet in a warm footbath while you make your own bowl of matcha. Your English-speaking host guides you slowly through each step, so it is easy even on your first try. You will also enjoy two seasonal Japanese sweets. It is a simple, peaceful way to relax and enjoy Japanese tea cul…
See how craft beer is made at a working brewery in the heart of historic Kamakura, a short walk from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. A guide walks you through the brewing equipment and process, then leads a tasting of freshly brewed house beers with time for questions. Upgrade to the Wagyu meal option to enjoy A4 Japanese Black Wagyu sirloin roast beef served three ways, including hitsumabushi-styl…
