Kamakura & Enoshima Private Tour | Licensed Guide & Driver

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1. It is a gigantic bronze statue of Amida Buddha (13.5m, 44 ft.) in an open air. It is the only national treasure in Kamakura. You can enter inside the body for only 20 yen. (admission fee 200 yen per pers.)

   30 min

2. Rated 3 stars in the Michelin travel guide. The temple is famous for having the most beautiful bamboo grove in Kamakura. You can enjoy matcha green tea and Japanese sweet in a teahouse overlooking the bamboo grove. (admission fee 600 yen per pers. including matcha and sweet) (20 to 60mn)

   30 min

3. It’s known as a temple of flowers. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in spring, hydrangeas around late May to late June, and maple leaves in autumn. It’s also famous for 9.18 meter-tall gilded wooden eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. (admission fee 400 yen per pers.) (30 to 60mn)

   30 min

4. This Shinto shrine is dedicated to the god of war and the god of the samurai in general. It is a popular site for weddings and is particularly beautiful during cherry blossom or azalea season.  (30 to 60mn)

   30 min

5. It is a long shopping street near Tsurugaoka Hahchimangu Shrine. The street is lined up with numbers of restaurants, cafes and shops. Some popular souvenirs are carved lacquerware (Kamakura-bori), pigeon-shaped cookies (Toshimaya Hato sable), and bean snacks (Kamakura mameya). (20 to 80mn)

   20 min

6. It’s the oldest and the highest ranking zen temple in Kamakura. It offers meditation practice on certain dates. Zen t-shirts are sold here. (admission fee 500 yen per pers.)

   30 min

7. It is the second important zen temple in Kamakura, famous for its large temple gate and bell. You can find the grave of famous film director Yasujiro Ozu here. There is a café within the temple compound where you can enjoy lunch, Japanese sweets, and matcha green tea and other drinks on certain dates. (admission fee 300 yen per pers.)

   30 min

8. It is famous for blue hydrangeas from late May to late June. Many people queue up to take a picture of the circular window in the main hall which frames the scenery of the garden behind it. (admission fee 500 yen per pers.)

   30 min

9. Shinto Shrine where is believed an increase of income by washing cahs with its holy water.

   30 min

10. This quiet little temple served as a shelter for women who suffered abuse by their husbands and sought a divorce at a time when only men were allowed to ask for a divorce. Visitors can enjoy flowers all year round, such as plums in early spring, iris and climbing hydrangea in June, in gardens stretching back to the wooded hills.(admission fee 200 yen per pers.)

    30 min

11. This photogenic railroad crossing having the beautiful blue sea in the background was used in the opening sequence of a famous Japanese anime “Slam Dunk”. A short photo stop is possible.

    Passes by

12. Minato Mirai 21 is a seaside urban area in central Yokohama. Some major attractions are the Landmark Tower (the second tallest building in Japan), Cosmo World amusement park, and the Red Brick Warehouses shopping center.   (30 to 60mn)

    30 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 75 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Great tour and guide to Kamakura

  Wonderful tour of Kamakura with our excellent guide, Sumiko. Very informattive. We visited Hokokuji Temple, the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the Hasa-dera Temple, Sankein Garden. We explored Kamachi Street and had a lovely Japanese lunch. Would definitely tour again with them. Highly recommend. They were able accomodate my request to start in Tokyo and end in Yokohama so we can board our cruise the next day! Very helpful!

  Passenger765188September 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Great tour of Kamakura

  We had a great tour of Kamakura with Sumiko! we visited Hokokuji temple, the Great Buddha of Kamakura at Kotoko-in, Hasa-dera Temple, had a lovely Japanese lunch, then Senkein garden, and Yokohama. Sumiko was very informative regarding Japanese history and gave us detailed information on the sites we visited. We would definitely choose to tour with her again! The tour was able to pick us up at our hotel in Tokyo and drop us off in Yokohama so we can board our cruise.

  Margaret_WSeptember 2026via Viator

• 5More than a Tour… an authentic experience

  We had an absolutely wonderful experience exploring Kamakura and Enoshima with Motoka and Tak. From the very beginning, they made the entire day feel easy, relaxed, informative, and incredibly enriching. Kamakura and Enoshima are truly special destinations. The shrines and temples abound with beauty and history, creating an atmosphere that both captivates and inspires. Having Motoka and Tak with us added another dimension to the experience. They didn’t simply show us the sights, they shared the history, traditions, cultural context, and perspectives that helped us better understand and appreciate what we were seeing. Both brought such warmth and genuine enthusiasm to the day. We especially appreciated how flexible they were, listening to what interested us, adapting the itinerary along the way, and allowing us to customize the experience to meet our family’s needs. Nothing ever felt rushed or overly scripted. Motoka and Tak turned what could have simply been a day of sightseeing into a memorable cultural experience and one of the highlights of our time in Japan. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with them and would highly recommend both the Kamakura and Enoshima experience and, especially, Motoka and Tak as guides. Thank you both for making the day so special!

  aarongC9322KASeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Kamakura tour

  We did Kamakura tour with Yuko We visited - Hokokuji Temple - ⁠Kotokuin Great Buddha - ⁠Hasedera Temple - ⁠Lunch @ Sushi Restaurant Kimi - ⁠Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine - ⁠Enoshima Island. Yuko was excellent, attentive, detailed, accommodating - made the whole experience special and memorable. Highly recommend!

  V6313BWigorbSeptember 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5Kamakura day

  Our trip to Kamakura was excellent! Our guide , Emiko and our driver Tac were very knowledgeable with the history of Tokyo. The Cup of Noodles factory was a lot of fun! Tsurugaoka Hachimangu shrine and great Buddha were beautiful and an amazing experience. Emiko took us to chopstick stall where we bought beautiful chopsticks and had them engraved. Thank you Emiko and Tac for a memorable experience.

  louellamroseAugust 2026via Viator

• 5Visiting Kamakura

  We had a wonderful time visiting Kamakura. Our tour guide, Toshi, was exceptionally well-organized and knowledgeable, and he made the entire experience truly memorable. We visited Hokokuji Temple and its beautiful Bamboo Garden, where we enjoyed an authentic green tea experience right in the heart of the garden.

  OnAir585562August 2026via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Kamakura

• Its from-price is 314% above the median of the 14 day trips we list in Kamakura.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 14.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Kamakura

Kamakura is a coastal town south of Yokohama, once Japan's samurai capital, known for the Great Buddha, Zen temples and surf beaches.

Kamakura was the seat of the first samurai government, from the late twelfth to the early fourteenth century, and its hills still hide dozens of temples and shrines. The Great Buddha at Kotoku-in, a bronze figure about eleven metres high, sits in the open air, and the broad avenue of Wakamiya leads from the beach to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the town's main shrine. Hasedera temple has a tall wooden statue of Kannon and a terraced garden above the sea.

Top-ranked sights in Kamakura: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine.

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