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Tour summary With the ocean to the south and tree-covered hills to the north, east and west, the old samurai capital of Kamakura is fortified by lush nature. Taking paths less travelled, our local guide will show you around Kamakura’s mu...

Tour summary Nestled between forested mountains and the sea, Kamakura is a city where nature and history harmonize throughout the changing seasons.
Join a guided tour led by a professional garden designer who studied horticulture in Engl...

Tour summary After 18 years of teaching Zen in the U.S., Issho Fujita has returned to Japan, where he continues to lead innovative and body-centered approaches to zazen. In this special session, you’ll be guided by Mr. Fujita through an ...

Tour summary Private Guided Tour of Hasedera Temple with a Monk Experience the serene beauty and spiritual heritage of Hasedera Temple, one of Kamakura’s most iconic and historic sites. On this exclusive tour, a resident monk will person...

Tour summary Led by local historian and Yokohama resident, Glenn Scoggins, this tour really gets beneath the surface of Yokohama and its central role in the building of modern Japan. It covers an amazing chapter of Japanese history and t...

Tour summary The Japanese expression "Chazen Ichimi"—“tea and Zen share the same essence”—reflects the deep spiritual connection between Zen Buddhism and the tea ceremony. Rooted in ritual and mindfulness, the tea ceremony offers a glimp...

Tour summary Discover the Art of Kamakura-bori: A Hands-On Journey into Traditional Carved Lacquerware Step into the rich world of Kamakura-bori, a refined form of carved lacquerware that originated in the 13th century in Kamakura. Your ...

Tour summary Experience meditation in Kamakura, a city where the practice of zazen flourished among samurai warriors during the 12th and 13th centuries. This serene session, set in the forested calm of Kamakura, invites you to sit for a ...