Kamakura Day Tour: History, Culture, and Nature

Escape the hustle and bustle of Tokyo and embark on a journey to Kamakura and Enoshima. Explore ancient shrines, stroll through scenic landscapes, and marvel at the iconic bronze statue of Buddha. Don’t miss the breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji on clear days!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - Start your adventure at Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, the foremost shrine and spiritual center of Kamakura. As you walk through the majestic torii gate, you’ll encounter a peaceful setting with calm ponds filled with koi, graceful bridges, and meticulously designed gardens. Be sure to visit the main hall, Honden, and…
What's Included
  • Entrance fees to temples (Hase-dera & Kōtoku-in)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • English/Chinese-speaking guide (commentary in both languages may be provided on the same bus)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Escape the fast-paced life of Tokyo and journey to Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan and home of the Samurai. This tour offers history, culture, and natural beauty, all in one day.
Begin your tour at Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine, Kamakura’s most significant Shinto shrine and the spiritual heart of the city.
Next, stroll down Komachi Street, a bustling…

Location
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_m
Dec 13, 2024
Kamakura - This was exactly the tour I was seeking. Yu was very organized and informative. We were give plenty of time to explore the areas. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Annagrace_j
Dec 1, 2024
10/10 Great Tour - This was a great way to get a taste of what Kamakura and Enoshima had to offer. I definitely recommend it if you aren’t sure if you want to spend a full day here or aren’t sure how to get here transportation wise.
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Stanbn5454xp
Nov 23, 2024
Thanks - It was great tour! The guide was so friendly and we had a good time in Kamakura. We also learned some Japanese culture as well and it was very interesting . Thank you very much!
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Lee_p
Nov 11, 2024
Beautiful locations - A really good tour! You see a lot and get lots of free time. Our guide was wonderful she took photos for everyone. Highly reccomend. Kamakura and Enoshima are beautiful. It's well worth your time and money.
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Carolinedc536wx
Nov 3, 2024
Nice experience. - Very well organized. A bit of a rush at times but it allows you to see more things! Enoshima is a real plus.
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Shina_s
Oct 29, 2024
Breath taking Enoshima - Captivated by the beauty of Enoshima! Our tourguides Yuki and Miyuki were caring and attentive. I had such a great time and the amount of time they gave us to explore on our own was great and appreciated. Highly recommend if you want to step away from the city life. This tour allowed me to take in different scenery and breathe in fresh air. Thank you ladies!
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Julie_d
Oct 27, 2024
Lovely, relaxing day - If you are wanting an informative and structured tour, then this is not for you. It is basically a bus trip that drops you at destinations and allows you to explore on your own - which is just what I wanted. Yuki was clear with her directions, pick up locations and times and the day went well.
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Erika_m
Nov 19, 2024
I wouldn’t do it again - Ayomi was a fantastic guide. She made the tour great but I would t recommend it. Not too much time to spend in the shrine and temple and a lot of time in the island with nothing to do.
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Terence_f
Nov 15, 2024
Great place to visit, loved the stops, but was VERY rushed at most important one... 20 mins only! - I wanted to score higher, but I am being honest here. The three stops were great. I had been to Kamakura before and was very excited to try this bus tour as opposed to taking the train from Tokyo and walking around Kamakura, from site to site. Right from the start the tour guide was very militant about being back at the bus on time. Which is great, I hate stragglers, but the way she said it was very drill sargeant like. Not a big deal for me, but you can tell some others were a little taken aback. First stop, lots of time to explore the temple and the town, as well as have lunch. 8.5/10. Second stop, the one that is most important from a cultural and spiritual aspect, as well as has the most "wow" factor, the 13 meter Daibutsu bronze statue, she literally gave us 30 mins, with 12 of that needed to walk to and from the parking lot. Buying tickets took 4 mins, so total time left to explore the majesty of this stunning Buddha.... 14 mins. It was busy so walking around to take a few pics was extremely rushed, and there was no time to go inside of it, or see the gift shop or the side walls with information on its creation, etc. 2/10. Third stop was Enoshima, fun little island, etc, but here we had 90 mins. Yup, an hour and a half as compared to 14 mins. 7/10. Sadly the lack of time at the most important stop takes this review down to a very generous 3 stars. Shame.
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Royce_s
Dec 7, 2024
Disappointment - I was looking forward to the trip but the guide provided minimal information on the bus on the sites and provided no true guide experiences at the sites. The tour was little more than a bus trip to the location with minimal information provided.
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