Kamakura & Enoshima Private Day Trip
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the experience starts to receive a 50% refund.
- Cancel up to 48 hours before the experience starts to receive a 75% refund.
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup on foot
- English–speaking guide
- Private and exclusive guide, nobody else will be in your group
- Public transport tickets on Japan Rail and Edoden Tram: 3000JPY per person
- Entrance to Buddha Statue
- Admission fees to additional sites mentioned
- Food and drinks
- Guide: English
- Hotel pickup on foot
- English–speaking guide
- Private and exclusive guide, nobody else will be in your group
- Public transport tickets on Japan Rail and Edoden Tram: 3000JPY per person
- Entrance to Buddha Statue
- Admission fees to additional sites mentioned
- Food and drinks
On this tour we'll visit two of the most interesting places found on the outskirts of Tokyo: Kamakura, known for its Grand Buddha and Enoshima!
Tour Details
We'll pick you up from your hotel in Tokyo, on foot, at the indicated time and make our way to the train station to start our day trip to Kamakura. Ready for an adventure?
After a brief 1-hour train ride, we'll arrive at Kamakura Station. First up, we'll stroll down Komachi-dori Street, where we'll admire shops full of local handicrafts and local restaurants. As we make our way down this bustling street, it will lead us to our next stop of the day.
As we come to the end of Komachi-dori Street, we'll find the Tsurugaoka Hachimang? Shrine, the most important Shinto shrine in the city. Did you know they kept Feng Shui in mind while designing it back in 1063? We'll admire its gardens, and then climb up the iconic staircase for breathtaking panoramic views of the town below. Don't forget your camera!
Next up, we'll hop on the tram for a quick 5-minute journey to the K?toku-in Temple and the Great Buddha statue. We'll make our way through the temple grounds while our guide shares historical insights and architectural fun facts with us. We'll also learn about the role Buddhism plays in the region. If you'd like, you can also choose to enter the Buddha statue, for an additional cost.
By now, we'll have worked up an appetite, so we'll leave you 1 hour of free time to enjoy lunch at any of the local restaurants nearby. Then, with newfound energy, we'll return to the tram station and take a 20-minute tram to Enoshima.
Here, we'll stroll the Benzaiten Nakamise-dori shopping street. We'll make our way down the narrow marketplace and marvel at the souvenir shops and food stalls offering local specialties. If you have any room left after lunch, consider trying takoyaki, a fried octopus ball, or shirasu, a type of small white fish, and feel like a local!
Then, after an incredible day exploring this corner of Japan, we'll hop back on the train and head back to Tokyo where we'll arrive 8 hours later, at Tokyo Station.
How it works?
On this tour, you will experience the highlights of Kamakura and Enoshima in a structured itinerary.
- Included: Pick up from your hotel in Tokyo, one-hour train ride to Kamakura, visit to Komachi-dori Street, Tsurugaoka Hachimang? Shrine, K?toku-in Temple, Great Buddha statue, 1 hour of free time for lunch, and a tram ride to Enoshima.
- Not included: Public transport fees, food during free time, and entry into the Great Buddha statue.
We will meet at your hotel, then take the train and tram together to ensure a seamless journey. This day trip offers you a perfect combination of guided visits and personal exploration time.
Instructions
On the day of the activity, we'll pick you up, on foot, from your hotel in Tokyo. Please be ready to go at least 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time.
Additional Information
- The entrance fees are not included in the price listed, be sure to bring cash with you on the day of the tour to pay any additional entrance fees to sites mentioned.
- Be sure to wear comfortable shoes as this tour includes walking throughout the day.
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Please keep in mind that the price listed doesn't include public transport fees. During the tour, alongside the guide, we'll take the Japan Rail and Enoden Tram, both of which can be purchased online before the day of the tour.
