Kamakura Museum of History and Culture — Attraction in Kamakura

Very dissapointed that the house is not also showcased! It is rare that a private house for a wealthy client, designed by a Pritzker Architect especially in a unique location like here, can be visited at all! This was a stunning house but the conversion to a museum has not respected the original design, and many areas are off limits...please reconsider this and respect the house as a part of the unique architectural heritage of this...

Interesting and succinct history Kamakura's relationship to the rest of Japan. I love Samurai history so it was interesting to read all the information that Museum had to offer. They also had real life historical architecture int he back of the Museum.

They noticed right away from my blonde hair and blue eyes that I did not know any Japanese and they were able to get a wise man to give me a brief tour of the Museum in English. It...

I visited the museum alone. The staff was very nice and friendly. A man took the time to explain me many things and speak few sentences in french with me. Even if I don't speak japanese well, they welcome me warmly. To all the staff : Thank you very much, I will...