Japan · KAMAKURA TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 8 kamakura tours worth the yen, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Join Kamakura temples and Enoshima sea views from Tokyo, with tickets to Hasedera and Kotoku-in Great Buddha.
“I enjoyed the historical background to the places that we visited.”
A guided one-day bus trip from Tokyo to Kamakura shrines and Enoshima’s ocean views, with included temple entry and built-in free time.
“Beautiful location, Koji, our guide was informative and friendly. I’d recommend this day trip. Only downside was the Giant Buddha site was so busy I wasn’t able to get a goishun due to the wait time.”
A small-group Kamakura walk with shrine history, Komachidori snack stops, temple lunch, and the Great Buddha, plus beach views.
“We came in from Tokyo for the day to see Kamakura and loved it. Ken did a great job showing us the town and temples / shrines. The hike was a lot of fun too. We really enjoyed our time with Ken and recommend the tour.”
Private 5-hour Kamakura walk through forest temples and sea views, with admissions included for Jochiji, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha.
“Our tour consisted of the Hokokuji temple, Great Buddha in Kotoku-in, and Hasedera Temple. The Hokokuji temple has beautiful bamboo garden. We were impressed with the height of the Great Buddha 13 meters. The Hase temple has colorful hydrangeas and peaceful Zen gardens. We highly recommend this tour due to the beautiful sights and the excellent customer service pf the tour coordinator Takeshi and tour guides Shijuko and Yu. Takeshi was very thoughtful and responsive to my email correspondences prior to my arrival to Tokyo and during my stay at Tokyo. Takeshi noticed that there were some elders in our group and suggested alternative itinerary to minimize walking. He also…”
A small-group Kamakura walking tour to shogun-era shrines, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera, ending at Hase Station with local tips.
“Midori is an amazing guide she made our visit to Kamakura incredible, she is knowledgeable and very kind. My kids enjoyed every part of the tour. Five star guide and five star tour!”
Explore Kamakura in 8 hours from Tokyo with a local guide, seeing the Great Buddha and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Private, walk-focused.
“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.”
Private luxury van day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima, Great Buddha, Hachiman shrine, Komachi Street, beaches, up to 5.
“Kamakura was beautiful! We first visited the Eonishima island. We spent half day there and were very tired as there is alot of walking. Then we visited the slam dunk train view spot. Finally got to the Budha statue. Then called it the day!!”
Enoshima Aquarium ticket: marine life from Sagami Bay to deep sea, jellyfish and seasonal exhibits. Walk from Enoshima stations.
“Good exhibits but they were apparently closing early for a private event and this wasn’t shared in advance so we had to leave early before seeing all the exhibits.”
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