Temple tickets included
Day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima
★ 4.5 · 1,638 ratings
- Pricefrom $51
- Duration9 to 9.5 hrs
- Free cancellationIncluded
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The practical part
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Included4
- Hase-dera tickets
- Kotoku-in tickets
- An air-conditioned vehicle
- A English- and Chinese-speaking guide
Bring3
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Be at the meeting point 10 minutes early
- Yen for lunch and Enoshima extras
Extra on the day3
- Meals and snacks
- The Enoshima Sea Candle (extra fee)
- The Enoshima Iwaya Cave (extra fee)
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9.5hours
from meeting point to drop-off
55minutes
by JR from Tokyo Station on your own
13.35meters
tall, the Great Buddha with its base
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Reviews
What guests wrote afterwards
4.5
★★★★★1,638 reviews checked by GetYourGuide
A day of many temples and shrines, the giant Buddha in Kamakura and a big climb on Enoshima at the end, with a patient guide all the way.
DavidMay 2026, traveling solo
My first tour in Tokyo and a great little trip. The guide and driver were lovely, and the strong English made the stories easy to follow.
EmilyMay 2026, traveling solo
Our guide was friendly and very knowledgeable about Japanese culture. I would recommend this day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima.
ShaelynnMay 2026, as a couple
An amazing day away from busy Tokyo. The guide knew the area and the culture well, and I think it is worth it.
MarcoJune 2026, traveling solo
We visited several destinations with plenty of time to explore each, and the guides were kind and helpful. Probably our best tour so far.
NatalieJuly 2026, as a couple
The guide was attentive and informative all day, and the driver was friendly and professional too. A very good trip.
AllisonMay 2026, as a couple
the day itself
What this Kamakura day really covers
This is a 9.5-hour bus day trip from Tokyo with two starting-location options: Ikebukuro, where you meet at 7:40 AM, or Shinjuku, where you meet at 8:20 AM. The only drop-off is the Shinjuku area, so plan your evening with that in mind.
The stops come in a fixed order. Tsurugaoka Hachimangu gets 1 hour and Komachi Street 1 hour, then Hase-dera 50 minutes and Kotoku-in 30 minutes, and the day ends on Enoshima with 2 hours. The vehicle is air-conditioned.
It is a full, brisk day rather than a slow one: five stops, a bus between them and a guide who speaks English and Chinese. You do not need to read a timetable or buy a ticket for the two big temples, which is the whole point of booking it.
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Buddha, temples, torii and sea
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why kamakura
A samurai capital by the sea
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is the heart of the old city. Minamoto no Yoritomo, who established the Kamakura Shogunate, moved it to its present location in 1180, and the town grew around it. From the station it is a 10-minute walk, and the shopping street beside it leads the way.
Zen temples came with the shogunate. Kenchoji ranks first among Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples, and Engakuji and others belong to the same group, called the Kamakura Gozan. Our bus day does not stop at these, but they are the reason many return for a second visit.
The setting does the rest. Kamakura sits on the coast, and the Japan National Tourism Organization notes that a visit can easily fill a whole day and recommends staying overnight. A day trip from Tokyo gives you the highlights; a night gives you the temples without the buses.
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Temperatures and rain around Kamakura
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tickets on the day
Two temple tickets included, two extras optional
Read the inclusions closely. The tour includes Hase-dera tickets, Kotoku-in tickets, an air-conditioned vehicle and an English and Chinese speaking guide. At the gate, Hasedera charges 400 yen for adults and Kotoku-in 300 yen.
Optional extras are not included. The listing marks the Enoshima Sea Candle and the Enoshima Iwaya Cave as optional with an extra fee, and the Great Buddha interior costs another 50 yen if you want to climb inside.
Meals are yours to buy. Komachi Street and Enoshima are lined with food stalls, so there is no need to pre-book a restaurant, but bring yen, because some places do not take cards.
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Your Kamakura day
Temples, a great Buddha and the sea.
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the seasons
Cherry blossoms, hydrangeas and autumn leaves
Kamakura changes with the calendar. Odakyu gives the end of March to the beginning of April for cherry blossoms, and early June to early July for hydrangeas at Hasedera, Meigetsuin and other places.
Autumn colors run from late November to mid-December and peak from late November to early December. Winter is mild, with daytime temperatures that rarely drop below freezing, and January brings the first temple visits of the year.
Summer needs a plan. July and August are scorchingly hot, often above 35°C, and the rainy season spans June and July. A morning start on this tour helps, and the Enoshima finish by the sea is a welcome end to a hot day.
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1,638 guests rated this trip
4.5
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- 4-star reviews19%
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what reviewers say
What reviewers keep coming back to
The tour is rated 4.53 from 1,638 reviews. Among the reviews we read, guides and drivers are the subject that keeps returning: friendly, patient and good at explaining the temples and shrines in clear English.
Reviewers also like the pace and the finish. Some mention that there was plenty of time at each stop, and one enjoyed ending on Enoshima, with its choice of food and activities, which fits the two hours the listing gives it.
Honest notes appear too. One reviewer found the leg room on the bus a little tight and moved to a seat with more space, and another would have liked more history at the places visited. Those are small points, but worth knowing before you choose a seat or a meeting point.
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FAQ
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Where do I board the coach?
At Ikebukuro or Shinjuku.
Meeting is at 7:40 AM at Ikebukuro or 8:20 AM at Shinjuku, and the only drop-off is the Shinjuku area.
What stops are on the route?
Five stops, Kamakura then Enoshima.
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi Street, Hase-dera, Kotoku-in and Enoshima.
Are temple tickets included?
Hase-dera and Kotoku-in, yes.
Both tickets are included; the Enoshima Sea Candle and Iwaya Cave are optional with an extra fee.
How many hours does the trip take?
9.5 hours.
The stops run from 30 minutes at the Great Buddha to 2 hours on Enoshima.
In which language is the guiding?
English and Chinese.
Guests who booked in different languages may share a vehicle.
What if the bus is late?
The stop times adjust.
If traffic or other circumstances delay the bus, the time at the stops is adjusted.
Can I leave the group early?
Yes, with a form.
Tell the guide beforehand and fill in a departure form.
Can I cancel?
No charge if cancelled a day ahead.
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead.
Can I visit on my own?
Yes, by train.
The JR ride is 55 minutes, and Odakyu's Freepass is 1,640 yen from Shinjuku.
What if the weather is poor?
The trip goes ahead anyway.
Kamakura has hot, rainy and clear days alike; Fuji views depend on clear air.
mount fuji
Mount Fuji from the coast, when the sky allows
Mount Fuji is a bonus on this coast, not a promise. On a clear day Mt. Fuji can be seen from the Enoden over Cape Koyurugi, and Odakyu says that on clear days you might even see Mount Fuji from the Enoshima Sea Candle.
That depends entirely on the air. Treat any view as a gift and enjoy the temples and the sea whatever the sky does.
If the forecast is clear, keep the Sea Candle for the end of your Enoshima time. It is an optional stop on the listing with an extra fee, and Odakyu describes it as a perfect spot for views of Enoshima at sunset.
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The Great Buddha, weighed
The Great Buddha of Kotoku-in weighs 121 tonnes.
It is 13.35 m tall including its platform, and it sits in the open air, which is unusual among large Buddha statues in Japan.
the stops
Shrine, street, temples and island
Tsurugaoka Hachimangu is a large shrine with a long approach, and the listing gives it an hour. Komachi Street runs parallel to Wakamiya-oji from the east exit of Kamakura Station to the shrine, which makes the two a natural pair.
Hasedera has gardens and a lookout platform with a view over the city and the ocean, and the Great Buddha at Kotoku-in is 13.35 m tall including its platform and sits in the open air.
Enoshima Shrine is one of Japan's three great shrines dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of wealth, love and success, and the walk up from the bridge passes shops and food stalls. It is a lively end to a quiet temple day.
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A shrine on the hill.A bronze Buddha.The sea by sunset.
This Kamakura day trip from Tokyo leaves for Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Komachi Street, Hase-dera, Kotoku-in and Enoshima. It is rated 4.53 from 1,638 reviews and starts from $51. Hase-dera and Kotoku-in tickets are included, and the Enoshima extras are optional.
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what to bring
Comfortable shoes, yen and a light layer
Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure. The bus leaves on time, and if traffic delays it, the time at the stops is adjusted. Pick the meeting point that is most convenient for you, Ikebukuro or Shinjuku.
Wear shoes that suit stairs and lanes, because every stop involves walking, and bring a light layer for the sea breeze at Enoshima. In summer, add water and a hat; in the rainy season, an umbrella.
Carry cash in yen for lunch, snacks and the optional Enoshima extras. A guest who wants to leave the group midway should tell the guide beforehand and fill in a departure form.
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the guide
English and Chinese on the bus
The guide speaks English and Chinese. Guests who booked in different languages may be combined into one vehicle, so expect explanations in more than one language and some doubling up.
The vehicle itself can change. Its size may be adjusted to the number of guests, which can mean a full coach on a busy date or a smaller bus on a quiet one. If leg room matters to you, ask for a seat with more space at boarding.
On the day, listen for the return time at each stop. The listing says that if traffic or other circumstances delay the bus, the stop time will be adjusted, so the schedule can flex.
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on your own
Kamakura beyond the bus
You can do Kamakura without a tour. The JNTO gives 55 minutes from Tokyo Station to Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line, and Odakyu sells the Enoshima-Kamakura Freepass from Shinjuku at 1,640 yen for adults, round trip included.
The Enoden then links the sights. Kamakura Station to Hase takes 5 minutes for 200 yen, and to Enoshima 23 minutes for 260 yen. Our guides to getting there and to the Enoden set out the routes in detail.
A tour and a pass are not rivals. You can book the bus day for a first visit, then come back by train for the Zen temples in Kita-Kamakura, which the bus day skips.
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Who should book this day, and who should skip it
It suits first-time visitors who want the headline sights without planning, travelers who like a guide and a set order, and anyone who would rather not handle tickets at two temples.
It suits you less if you want to linger. Each stop is timed, with 30 minutes at the Great Buddha and 50 at Hase-dera, and Enoshima has 2 hours in all. The bus leaves on time, and groups of different languages may share a vehicle.
It is also a long day: 9.5 hours door to door in the bus. If you prefer a slow morning, a night in Kamakura or the walking tour listed on our tours page may suit better. Cancel free up to 24 hours before.
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