The 4 Tours in Kamakura That Earn Their Price

1.Kamakura & Enoshima Day Trip including Temple Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,375 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $58Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Kamakura and Enoshima by air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi Street, Hasedera, the Great Buddha, and Enoshima’s shrines, caves, shops, and sea views. Guides such as Eric, Yuki, Mitsuko, Omar, and Koji lead in English or Chinese, with temple tickets included.

“Our guide was lovely- enthusiastic and looked out for us. Shared great stories. Timing was very good. It was extremely hot but well worth the tour. Really enjoyed it.”

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2.Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 189 reviews · from $66

This 9 to 10-hour bus tour takes you from Tokyo to Kamakura’s Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi Street, the Great Buddha, and Hase-dera, then on to Enoshima Island. You get roundtrip transport, temple admission, and an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Guides such as Omar, Yuki, Chen, and Mitsuko have earned praise for clear commentary and warm service.

“Good tour with plenty of time at each stop. Bus was clean and the guide was very nice and helpful. Thanks”

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3.Kamakura Historical Walking Tour with the Great Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 129 reviews · from $98Top rated

Spend about five hours exploring Kamakura with a certified MagicalTrip guide. Sample snacks on Komachi Street, visit Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha, then walk toward Yuigahama Beach. The tour includes temple lunch, entrance fees, photos, and a 2.5-kilometer hiking trail, with a train option in rainy weather.

“Enjoyed a beautiful day in Kamakura with Yoko. Visited the Inari Jinja shrine, a hike thru a woodsy area with amazing views of Yuigahama Beach, the Great Buddha, and Hasedera Temple. Enjoyed a Japanese style lunch at Hasedera TemplRead more”

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4.Kamakura Private Tour: Temples, Nature, and the Great Buddha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · from $98

Start at Kita-Kamakura Station and walk through Jochiji Temple, wooded mountain trails, Zeniarai Benten, Sasuke Inari, the Great Buddha, Hasedera, and Yuigahama Beach. This five-hour private tour includes temple admissions, photos, and a flexible English-speaking guide such as Yu, Yumi, Teiko, or Noriko. Expect at least 5 km of walking, including a mountain pass.

“We had an enjoyable tour of Kamakura with our fantastic guide Teiko. Although we had a rainy day, we were able to get around by bus and on foot to see all the shrines and temples without any problems. Teiko was great at explaining the history and significance of each location and even taught us a little about Buddhism and Shintoism.”

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