Top Kamakura Day Trips

Explore three destination — Kamakura, Enoshima, and Yokohama — at your own pace on this customizable private tour from Tokyo. Enjoy a mix of history, spirituality, and nature during your tour, with an itinerary that's crafted by a qualified guide so you won't have to spend time researching where to go. See highlights such as the Great Buddha of Kamakura, the garden of Hasedera Temple, and more.

Explore Kamakura’s Great Buddha, Hasedera Temple, Hokokuji Temple(Bamboo Temple), and samurai shrine on a relaxed private tour. We’ll offer a few expert-crafted itineraries to choose from, or you can fully customize your own. Your local guide shares insider insights into culture, history, and traditions, and adjusts the pace to your interests — temples, hidden gems, food, or nature. Ideal for families, culture lovers, and curious travelers seeking a personal, flexible experience.

Discover the essential sights of Kamakura without spending hours reading guidebooks on this private and personalized tour. With a guide to take care of the route planning and navigation, you can focus on exploring landmarks such as the Great Buddha, Hase-dera Temple, and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Best of all, as it’s a private tour, you can explore at your own pace, without feeling rushed.

Discover the best of Kamakura and Enoshima on this private half-day guided tour, exclusively for you and your group. Explore historic temples, the Great Buddha, and the coastal charm of Enoshima with your own private guide. Begin at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu, Kamakura’s spiritual heart and a symbol of samurai culture. Your guide will share stories about the city’s history and traditions. Then, ride the nostalgic Enoden railway to Enoshima Island, known for its seaside views, historic shrines, and lively shopping streets. Next, visit Hase-dera Temple, famous for its peaceful gardens and statue of Kannon, the goddess of compassion. The tour ends at Kotoku-in Temple, home to the iconic Great Buddha of Kamakura. Enjoy a personal and flexible way to discover the history, culture, and coastal beauty of Kamakura and Enoshima.

Enjoy a private journey through Kamakura with a knowledgeable guide. Choose from 4- to 6-hour tours to suit your schedule. This experience highlights Kamakura’s blend of history, culture, nature, and food. From the Great Buddha to historic temples and lively Komachi Street, select the spots that interest you most. With expert guidance, even general requests become a smooth itinerary. To visit Yuigahama Beach or Enoshima, please select a longer tour. Travel by public transport and on foot for an authentic local experience. ・Explore Kamakura’s landmarks at your own pace ・See the iconic Great Buddha ・Experience the peaceful atmosphere of traditional temples ・Taste local flavors along Komachi Street ・Admire views from Hasedera Temple ・Meet your guide at Kamakura Station The itinerary shown is for reference only. This is a private, customizable tour, and the guide will tailor the experience within the tour duration based on the guest's interests and requests.

Swap Tokyo's crowds for temples and sea air on a private tour of Kamakura. Relish the freedom to tailor your itinerary to include visiting shrines or feasting on local Japanese dishes. Plus, having a private vehicle for the day means you can travel at your own pace and avoid squeezing onto busy trains in the summer heat.

Learn more about Kamakura’s culture and history on a private 6-hour guided tour of the Zen temples around town. This private tour is customizable and you can choose your preferred attractions, so you don’t waste time visiting places you’re not interested in. Be amazed by the Giant Buddha at Kotoku-in or the Kannon statue at Hase-dera, visit immaculate temple gardens, and even hike in the forested hills around the city.

Kimono is the beautiful traditional dress of Japan! On this 6-hour walking tour, you can experience wearing a Kimono. You will be dressed by a professional and have your hair done in a simple hairstyle. It will take about one hour to change for one group (including a simple hair set for women). Afterward, you can walk around Kamakura and take photos. Please bring your own camera! Take a breath of fresh sea air and see Kamakura’s temples and shrines’ beautiful gardens. The over 11-meter-tall Great Buddha is an icon of the area residing in Kotokuin Temple. Stop by the old Komachi shopping street and try some Hatosabure, dove-shaped biscuits. If you have other sights that you are interested in seeing in the Kamakura area, feel free to contact us!

Avoid the potential hazards of public transportation or group travel, and explore Kamakura at your own pace with your private chauffeured sightseeing tour. You’ll want to visit Hokokuji Temple, The Great Budha, Hase Temple, Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine, Komachi shopping street, and more. Customize this trip as you like with your driver.

Kamakura was the political center of Japan 800 years ago, when the capital was still Kyoto and Tokyo was under the sea. It was the origin of Tokyo's history and a symbol of samurai rule. On this tour, we use the latest E-Bikes and a professional local bicycle guide will take you to the best places in Kamakura. You will avoid traffic jams and crowds, ride through beautiful bamboo forests and beaches, and visit historical sites. Recommended for those who want to experience Japanese history and nature in depth. Because it is a private tour, families and beginners can enjoy it at their own pace and customize it.

Kamakura ＆ Enoshima walking tour and the experience of making your original T-shirt with your favorite photos you took.

This tour masterfully weaves together Tokyo's history, culture, and culinary delights into a single, unforgettable experience. Explore the serene Meiji Shrine and the historic Senso-ji Temple, then dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Tsukiji Outer Market. Discover the energy of Shibuya’s Scramble Crossing and the trendy Takeshita Street before marveling at panoramic views from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, where Mt. Fuji often graces the skyline. With a professional guide and a comfortable 7-seater vehicle, this 6-8 hour tour ensures a seamless journey through Tokyo’s iconic landmarks, offering an authentic taste of the city’s diverse charms. Perfect for those seeking both adventure and insight into Japan's rich heritage.

Kamakura is such a compact city that you can see the whole area within a day. One of the representative sight-seeing spots is Big Image of Buddha in Kotokuin temple. From there, you can travel almost all the famous temples for six hours. Many historical sites are covered in public transportation services. On the way to Hachimangu, we can enjoy shopping on KOMACHI street. While walking through the street, we can feel something different from the western culture. In this area, there are many valuable temples and shrines within a walk. So, we can visit many historical temples and shrines such as so-called hydrangea temple and bamboo grove temple. All these temples are located in calm environment, so you will feel like being in KAMAKURA ZEN Buddhism style. About 1 hour from JR Kita Kamakura station, we will visit the 2nd largest city YOKOHAMA. This time, we will stop over at China town in ISHIKAWA cho in Yokohama. We can enjoy a variety of Chinese cuisines for reasonable prices.

Enoshima is a small island where the sea, shrines, and legends sit close together—an ideal place to reset your pace. Crossing Benten Bridge feels like stepping through a boundary from everyday life into a more sacred, reflective space. This experience is designed as a retreat-style walk, prioritizing spacious timing, gentle guidance, and moments to simply look out at the ocean and breathe. We explore Enoshima through the story of Benzaiten and the Dragon—framed not as a “battle,” but as a narrative of acceptance and harmony. After a relaxed island stroll and lunch, we follow the coastal path while introducing Enoshima’s history as a place of training and pilgrimage. At Enoshima Iwaya Caves (seasonal and weather-dependent), you’ll experience a symbolic passage through darkness to light—often described in Japanese spirituality as a “rebirth” moment—before finishing with quiet ocean time and a sunset closing at a scenic viewpoint.