Kamakura Photo Tours Blog
Kamakura-gū Antique Market
On the second Sunday of each month, the Kamakura-gū Shrine hosts a small but charming antique market filled with serenity. From 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., around ten to fifteen…
Menkake Gyoretsu Mask Festival
Every September 18, Kamakura comes alive with age-old traditions during the Menkake Gyoretsu. With grotesque masks, mikoshi, and sacred rituals, this unique festival offers a fascinating journey into the heart…
Festival of Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
Experience the Reitaisai at Tsurugaoka Hachimangū in Kamakura, Sept 14–16, 2025: rituals, mikoshi procession, and spectacular samurai horseback archery.
Overtourism in Kamakura
Just an hour away from Tokyo by train, Kamakura is a destination that appeals to both history enthusiasts and lovers of nature and relaxed coastal atmospheres. Once the political capital…