Top Kawasaki Half-day Tours

Kamakura is considered the Capital of Zen. If you are interested in a more efficient way to explore Kamakura, with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide, this value-packed trip is a fantastic way of experiencing Kamakura! Kamakura is a place famous for Zen Buddhism. This style of Buddhism blossomed in this area around the end of the 13th century. These days, there are many Zen temples in the Kamakura area, and we have selected the top five for you to experience the world of Zen Buddhism, the art of meditation and great gardens. Let us know what you would like to experience, and your guide will arrange a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

Explore old Japanese houses and discover Japan's historic architecture Take the train to Kawasaki, an hour away from Tokyo, and visit the Japan Open-air Folk House Museum to learn about the lives of the people from the Edo Period (1603-1868) . T he open-air museum has a large collection of traditional houses from all over Japan, where you can see the difference in architectural techniques and styles that were developed to suit each area's climate and customs. Your otomo tour guide will translate any Japanese explanations whilst at the museum. On this tour you will also experience traditional indigo dyeing, a dyeing technique developed during the Edo period. Dye your very own piece of cloth to keep as a souvenir of your trip!