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The 15 most popular kamakura & enoshima day trips in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
A full-day Tokyo trip to Kamakura and Enoshima: Tsurugaoka Shrine, Hasedera, the Great Buddha, plus Enoshima views and snacks.
Most Popular“The pick up was right on schedule and the driver and guide were excellent, giving us clear information on each of the sites we visited and passed along the way. we enjoyed our day out of the city to experience the countryside.”
A 10–11 hour Tokyo day trip to Kamakura, Lake Ashi, Oshino Hakkai, and Fuji photo stops, with optional boat cruise and Buddha visit.
“Utsu San and Jorge made an amazing tour!! Thanks!!”
A long, efficient day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima, with shrine sights, the Great Buddha, and ocean views plus guided commentary.
“Mitsuko H. and her team execute a seamless transfer between 4 interesting places with plenty of time to eat and explore. We would never have enjoyed so many unique things without her kind suggestions. Always smiling and warm. She made our day so memorable!”
Walk Kamakura’s top sights with snack breaks, temple lunch, and the Great Buddha. Small group, guided, about 5 hours, great value.
“This tour was amazing Fujii met us at the train station and from there we went. Fuji was super friendly, amazing English, and knowledgeable about the places we went to. It felt like I just went on a hike with friends in Kamakura. Would definitely recommend this tour hike, the trail can get a little…”
Private 5-hour Kamakura walk linking Jochiji, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha with mountain trails and ocean views, English guide included.
“This tour went way above my expectations. Beautiful sights, cultural experience, hiking, food, etc: it was a great way to spend a day in Kamakura. Yoko was a delightful guide and provided us with cultural insights and historical details that you would not get if you go on your own.”
A small-group Kamakura walking tour hitting Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi Street, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera, with expert guide context.
“Midori was such a great guide for us in Kamakura. She was very knowledgeable about the history and showed us the big Buddha and temples and shrines. She also showed some great viewing spots of the city and toon wonderful pictures.”
Pirate ship on Lake Ashi, the Hakone Ropeway over Owakudani steam, black eggs, and Enoshima’s shrine-and-sea views in one long day.
“all places simply beautiful, tour guide Joey was amazing person. cable car and cruise was worth it. clear weather gave ample time to enjoy scenic views of mt Fuji”
Small-group Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima: Slam Dunk school photos, Enoden train ride, shrines, Buddha, and snack time.
“Brewster was an amazing tour guide who was very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour . Bus driver was first class. Food was 2 out of 5. Everything else 5 star !!!”
A 4-hour private Kamakura walk with a licensed English guide, tailored stops like the Great Buddha and Hasedera views, plus optional Enoshima.
“Helpful to have a friendly local guide, we appreciated his schedule and destination flexibility and knowledge of how to get around the city. We would have benefited from a guide with slightly stronger English skills who would have had the cRead more”
Private English guide in Kamakura with custom temple stops, optional on-foot pickup, and a paced day from 2 to 8 hours.
“The guide was friendly and helpful, we had a great time at Kamakura.”
Tokyo day trip to Hakone and Enoshima with Lake Ashi pirate cruise, Hakone Ropeway, Owakudani black eggs, and Enoshima Shrine sights.
“It was good except the meeting point was chaos with more than 20 groups trying to find the “person with yellow flag” there was over 10 people with yellow flags and the one for my tour wasn’t waving it but holding it by her side. Additionally the driver was coughing and sneezing the whole journey…”
Full-day Kamakura from Tokyo with a local guide: Great Buddha, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Zen temples, coastal views, shopping.
“We went to visit Kamakura and Jewel Tours appointed a French speaking guide. Florent had a great knowledge of the city and as well as Japanese culture (and picking great restaurants), we appreciated a lot his insight. We warmly recommend this tour.”
A private one-day guided trip to Kamakura from Tokyo, hitting the Great Buddha, hydrangeas at Hase-dera, bamboo at Hokoku-ji, and Tsurugaoka.
“If you like visiting temples and shrines, with the history attached to them, this is another must -see. Because it was June, we also had the opportunity to see the hydrangeas in full bloom in Hase-dera - such an amazing display! The enormous bronze Buddha at Kotoku-in is impressive and you can walk inside it…”
A 9-hour private luxury van day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima—shrines, the Great Buddha, beaches, plus flexible pacing for up to 5.
“Overall excellent experience! Very professional and courteous.”
Kamakura walking tour: Engaku-ji, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Great Buddha, Enoshima, plus vegetarian shojin-ryori options.
“My guide John was very knowledgeable about the historical sites and day-to-day Japanese culture, he also added some surprising details here and there that made the whole experience always interesting and didn't feel as long. The meeting point was very easy to locate as the station only has like one line going through, which is…”
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