KAMAKURA TOURS · Japan
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 kamakura tours that earn their slot, each with a price, a traveller verdict and the one thing to know before committing.
Tokyo day trip to Kamakura and Enoshima with temple tickets, the Great Buddha, Komachi Street snacks, and possible Mt. Fuji views.
“Fantastic day trip! Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would definitely recommend. Guide was very lovely and entertaining.”
A 9 to 10 hour bus day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura and Enoshima, with shrine visits, Great Buddha, and ocean views plus guides.
“Good tour with plenty of time at each stop. Bus was clean and the guide was very nice and helpful. Thanks”
Walk Kamakura’s Komachidori, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha, with street snacks, temple lunch, and 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.”
Walk Kamakura’s temples and mountain paths, with Jochiji, Hasedera, and the Great Buddha plus sea views, guided and ticketed.
“Excellent tour of Kamakura! We took this tour with our two small children. Yoko, our guide, was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and its temples and shrines, as well as Japanese customs. She was also very helpful and understanding with regard to the needs of our children. We highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Kamakura, which should be a stop on any itinerary of Japan. It is a beautiful city with many great attractions, including but not limited to the Great Buddha.”
8-hour Kamakura day trip from Tokyo with a local English-speaking guide. Great Buddha, Hachimangu shrine, Zen gardens.
“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.”
Luxury van day trip from Tokyo to Kamakura: Komachi Street, Hachiman Shrine, Great Buddha, Enoshima and beaches, private and flexible.
“This was the most amazing day! We saw everything we planned to see and more. Our driver was so kind and helpful. I would absolutely recommend this.”
A guided Kamakura walk with Engaku-ji Zen, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, the Great Buddha, Enoshima, plus optional shojin-ryori.
“Great tour with John. Be prepared for walking, because there’s a lot of that. John knows his history. My family found the tour informative and enjoyable.”
A 4-hour Kamakura half-day with a local guide, shrine and Zen temple stops, gardens and scenic walks from Tokyo or Kamakura.
“I paid extra for a pickup expecting transport but it was just my guide who showed me which trains to get. We went to kamakura and just visited the temple and the Buddha, you could easily do this trip yourself for a tiny fraction of the price. The only good thing to say about this experience was the guides, they were informative and lovely. Unfortunately this experience is terrible value for money.”
Private car and English guide for Kamakura and Enoshima: Great Buddha, Hase-dera, Tsurugaoka shrine, Sea Candle, and Fuji views.
“we missed the bamboo forest . other than that trip was good .”
Enoshima Aquarium ticket for Sagami Bay and Pacific Ocean exhibits, jellyfish, deep-sea creatures, and seasonal events near Enoshima.
“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.”
Enoden to the Slam Dunk crossing, Kamakura and Enoshima shrines, then Yokohama night views on a 10-hour day trip.
“most time just driving not enough time to sight see.”
A 3.5-hour small-group walk through Kamakura’s samurai landmarks, from the Great Buddha to Hase-dera and Hachimangu.
“Belle balade dans Kamakura en petit groupe.Guide très intéressante .petit cadeau typiquement japonais offert au moment de se quitter”
Four hours in Kamakura with Kelly: Great Buddha, Hase-dera gardens, samurai stories, and Nerikiri matcha sweets, plus local streets.
“Nous avons passé un excellent moment avec Kelly. Elle nous à fait découvrir les trésors de Kamakura et nous à nourri d'anecdotes et d'histoires locales. Le lieu de dégustation de matcha et de friandises est une petite petite que seuls les japonais connaissent et mérite a être connu. Je la recommande chaudement.”
Kamakura from Tokyo in 8 hours: open-air Great Buddha, Hase Temple flowers, Enoden train, bamboo forest, shrine and Komachi Street.
“Ena was an excellent guide who spoke very good English. After meeting us at the hotel and expertly navigating us around, she gave us detailed history as we visited the Great Buddha, Hase Temple, and the Bamboo Forest. We would never have learned so much without Ena’s historical knowledge! We finished our tour by shopping for gifts to take home and Ena pointed out items of significance to the Kamakura area. She really made our tour worthwhile! Thanks, Ena! 🤗”
Private 6-hour Daibutsu Trail hike in Kamakura with a licensed guide, flexible route, Great Buddha to Zen temples, and easy pickup.
“Shinji was so knowledgeable and helpful. He communicated well and was highly professional.”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
