Kamakura Sakura Photowalk + 1.3km Easy Hike⛩️🌸

Sakura season has finally arrived! Kamakura is HOPELESSLY crowded this weekend, so please make sure to arrive 鎌倉 station on time😄

Camera beginner? Use the attached cheatsheet (it's for the past event tho). Stay true to the basics ne.

Aiming higher level seriously? There are some photo contests upcoming:

• BicCamera Photo World 2026
• フォトコンテスト神奈川
• 環境フォト・コンテスト

Grab your camera, meet new friends!

◯ Purpose

• Practise nature/environment/street photography
• Improve shooting skills to reduce data waste and lower CO₂ emissions

◯ How do we make this sustainable?

• Delete crappy photos before storing them in the cloud storage
• Take higher-quality photos to avoid overusing AI editing tools

◯ Note

• Please refrain from coming by fossil-fuelled car or motorbike
• No pets and people under 18 y/o

◯ Course
Drop out anytime as needed.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cwLzTtYebgvWZCtQA

1. 08:45 Meet at 鎌倉 (Kamakura) station. 🚽, convenience store, etc.
2. 09:00 Photowalk starts. No reply & join after this.
3. Sakura street🌸
4. 鶴岡八幡宮⛩️🚽 (Competition, promotion shrine)
5. Street🚽
6. 佐助稲荷神社🦊⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️⛩️ (Agriculture shrine)
7. 25 minutes easy hike (1.3km)
8. 鎌倉大仏殿高徳院 🚽(Daibutsu)
9. 12:30 Ends at 長谷(Hase) station

There are some vegan places near the station🤤

◯ Participation fee (cash only)

• ¥1,000 - collected before starting walking

◯ What to bring

• Camera (except a disposable one, as we care environment)
• Appropriate shoes and wear for a hike
• Hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Trash bag
• Water
• Your own insurance

◯ Language

• English/Japanese mixed. Let's help each other!

◯ Cancellation policy

• Please DM the organiser if cancelling within 24 hours
• Cancelled in case of rain. We'll announce by 6:00 AM on the event day when cancelling.
• Cancelled if fewer than 4 sign up 5 days before

◯ Group guidelines
We are not responsible for any trouble/damages. Members may be removed without notice for:

• No-shows
• Attending without RSVP
• Repeated last-minute cancellations
• Unpaid fees
• Taking alcohol or cigarettes before or during the event
• Coming by fossil-fuelled car or motorbike5