Kamakura & Enoshima 1-Day Bus Tour : From Tokyo

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Kamakura, Japan

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

9 to 10 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Roger_C ·

Jul 2026

This is a full day of activity and sightseeing. The weather was perfect and so was our guide Yuki. Temples, shrines, Giant Buddha and Enoshima Island. Temple built in 736 unbelievable.

· Saideepshika_K ·

Jul 2026

Mitz was the most amazing tour guide ever! She explained so much historical but also added in folklore knowledge as well. For the price especially this is such a great tour because you see so many places! Definitely recommend

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Overview

Enjoy hassle-free roundtrip transportation to Kamakura and Enoshima from Tokyo on this convenient bus tour. Escape Tokyo for the day and learn about Kamakura’s history as the home of the samurai. Get a great overview of the area as you visit important shrines and major shopping areas. Commentary is provided in English and Chinese. Visit two places in one efficient tour, including the small island of Enoshima with panoramic ocean views.

Choose from two centrally located pickup locations in Tokyo for flexibility
Engage with the spiritual side of Kamakura during shrine visits
Go beyond the guidebooks with insights from your guide
Swap the busy streets of Tokyo for the ocean air of Enoshima

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Entrance fees to temples (Hase-dera & Kōtoku-in)
English/Chinese-speaking guide (commentary in both languages may be provided on the same bus)

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

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End point

Shinjuku Post Office
1-chōme-8-8 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-8799, Japan
Shinjuku is the only available drop-off point. The tour concludes here, and please note that the bus will not return to Ikebukuro.

Itinerary

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Kamakura Komachidori (Pass By)

Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hasedera Temple

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Enoshima Island

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Enoshima Shrine (Pass By)

Maruyamainari Shrine (Pass By)

Kamakura Museum of National Treasures (Pass By)

Shirahata Shrine, Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine (Pass By)

Kamakura Museum of Literature (Pass By)

Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine (Pass By)

Enoshima Sea Candle (Pass By)

Enoshima Benzaiten Nakamisedori (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Depending on the number of participants, commentary in English and Chinese might be provided on the same bus.
Search for the guide holding a pale blue flag at the meeting point.
Infants under 3 years old are free of charge without seat. If a seat is required, please book under the child's price.
The tour schedule may change without prior notice due to weather, road traffic conditions, and other unforeseen reasons. (There might be delays in returning to the designated location.)
This tour will depart regardless of weather or traffic conditions, unless you are notified otherwise by the local operator. Trip Advisor / Viator and your local tour operator will not be responsible for itinerary changes due to unforeseen circumstances.
In case of late arrivals, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds will not be granted. Contact us 24 hours before the departure for reschedule if there is any possibility of late arrival.
The tour may be canceled if the minimum group size of 10 people is not reached. Customers will be notified approximately 3 to 4 days before the departure date in such cases.

Please arrive 10 minutes before departure at your selected meeting point, as your assigned bus & guide will be based on that specific location. The guide has a list of participants for each bus & may not be able to accommodate guests who arrive at a different meeting point. Late arrival or arrival at the wrong location will result in missing the tour, & refunds won't be issued. If you'd like to change your meeting point or are unsure about the meeting point, pls notify us at least 2 days before departure for assistance.
The bus will be departing on time (no exception).
Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
In case of late arrivals / arrival at wrong location, regardless of contact prior to the departure time, refunds may not be granted. Contact us 24 hours before the departure for reschedule if there is any possibility of late arrival or to confirm the exact location.
We recommend checking the right meet-up location beforehand to avoid getting lost. Provided location are the exact points of the meeting point on google maps. If you are confused about meeting points, message us beforehand for more details. No refund request will be accepted for arrivals at wrong location.
Please adhere to the scheduled time. We are unable to accommodate delays or wait for any reason. The tour will depart promptly as scheduled to respect all customers' time.
Please check the photo in the product page & scan the QR code for the meeting point reference.
Contact # may not be responsive outside of business hours, 9:30am~6pm JST (weekdays only)
Regarding luggage, we allow one piece of luggage per person during the excursion. Please also ensure that the luggage is manageable and fits comfortably within our vehicle. Please also be aware that any items stored in the trunk will not be accessible in between stops on the tour, so keep all valuables with you.
There is only one drop-off point at the end of the tour : Near Shinjuku Station (West Exit)
In general, we do not send out confirmation emails prior to departure. If you would like more information or need to clarify something, please contact us and we will send you the relevant details.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 90 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 252 reviews

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Amazing price for this...

Joseph_S, Jul 2026

Amazing price for this trip. Especially since we didn't have to make any of the arrangements. Just sit back and enjoy. Kamakura is such a spectacular area. We only wish we had more time.

Worth a visit

Glenn_M, Jul 2026

Overall, this tour was good, but there were a few areas where it could have been even better. Kamakura is absolutely stunning, and Enoshima was a lovely place to visit. We really enjoyed having the opportunity to explore both locations, and they were definitely the highlights of the day. Our tour guide, Eric, was friendly and clearly very knowledgeable. We got the impression that he had lots of interesting facts and local insight to share. Unfortunately, we found him quite difficult to understand at times because he spoke very quickly. Slowing down a little would make it much easier for English-speaking visitors to follow along and appreciate everything he’s explaining. Overall, we’re glad we took the tour and enjoyed visiting these beautiful places. With a slightly slower pace during the commentary, it would have been an even better experience.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed visiting Kamakura and Enoshima and that they were the highlights of your day. We're also pleased to know that you found Eric friendly and knowledgeable. We truly appreciate your constructive comments about the pace of his explanations. We'll be sure to share your feedback so it would be easier for all of our English-speaking guests to fully enjoy the stories and local insights. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Great day!

Mary_P, Jul 2026

Excellent day tour. Beautiful sights! We enjoyed every stop. Highly recommend for people of all ages.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear you had a great day and enjoyed the beautiful sights and every stop along the tour. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're so pleased the experience was enjoyable for travelers of all ages. We hope to see you again on another tour in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

A Giant Day

Roger_C, Jul 2026

This is a full day of activity and sightseeing. The weather was perfect and so was our guide Yuki. Temples, shrines, Giant Buddha and Enoshima Island. Temple built in 736 unbelievable.

Awesome tour, even better tour guide

Saideepshika_K, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great time exploring Kamakura and Enoshima with us. Our guide Mitz will be thrilled to know that her historical insights and folklore stories made your experience even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

The tour introduced...

Richard_C, Jul 2026

The tour introduced interesting information about Japanese history and culture in addition to the tour sites. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The sites were interesting and the experience is a good value for the price.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about Japanese history and culture alongside visiting the beautiful sights of Kamakura and Enoshima. It's wonderful to know that your guide's knowledge and friendliness made your experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and are glad you found the tour to be a great value. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Great first day in Japan

Karen_L, Jun 2026

Our guide was friendly, professional and well informed. Would have liked mire commentary along the long drive to Kamakura. Perhaps drop Enoshima. Interesting but adds time to a ling day, especially the long drive back in heavy traffic. Need better info about bus parking location at each stop. Too easy to get lost coming back, although staff was as helpful as possible when this happened.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your first day in Japan and that your guide was friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. We also appreciate your thoughtful suggestions regarding the amount of commentary, the inclusion of Enoshima, and the bus parking information at each stop. Your comments are valuable and will be shared with our operations team as we continuously work to improve the tour experience. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Yuki, The Best Guide Ever!

llinteach, Jun 2026

Excellent English speaking skills! She kept us informed on what was on the itinerary and key points when visiting the destination! Very interesting and interactive!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with our guide Yuki. Her excellent communication skills, engaging personality, and dedication to keeping guests informed truly make each tour special. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Thank you for choosing our tour, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Enoshima was particularly long - about two hours! We could have used a restroom break!!

Nicole_A, Jun 2026

Good to see different sights and to get out of Tokyo for a day. Wish there had been more description and/or history of what we were seeing. We had a little rainy weather due to a typhoon blowing in, so some places were closed on Enoshima. The drive back from

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're glad you enjoyed visiting Kamakura and Enoshima and appreciated the opportunity to explore beyond Tokyo. We sincerely apologize that the time spent on Enoshima felt longer than expected, especially without a restroom break. We also understand your desire for more historical information throughout the tour. Your feedback is valuable and will be shared with our team. We're sorry that the rainy weather and approaching typhoon affected your visit and led to some closures on Enoshima. We hope you were still able to enjoy the beautiful scenery despite the conditions. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to see you again on another tour in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Well organised, Yuki was...

Basil_P, May 2026

Well organised, Yuki was brilliant. I would do it again if I had the time. The selections of stops were well picked.

Must do!

Jason_U, May 2026

This was an amazing tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and was giving us all of the information we needed to understand the Japanese culture and landmarks.

Great tour with lots of local knowledge and tips from Pan

Stefan_B, May 2026

Pan was very friendly and informative. Learnt a lot about Kamakura and Enoshima throughout the trip. It was organised well and had enough time at each location to freely explore without rushing. Highly recommend this tour if you're here for the first time 😁

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and found our guide Pan friendly and informative throughout the trip. It’s great to know the pace of the tour allowed you enough time to explore comfortably while learning more about the local culture and history. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

This tour was great and...

Heather_L, May 2026

This tour was great and even had to experience it in the pouring rain. Our guide was amazing and the tour was accurate to the description. The only thing I would adjust is less time at enoshima island at the end. I think 2 hours was too long. But loved the experience!

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for your thoughtful review of our Kamakura & Enoshima tour! We’re so happy to hear that you still had a great experience despite the pouring rain, and that your guide helped make the day enjoyable. We also appreciate your feedback about the time spent at Enoshima Island — comments like yours are very helpful as we continue improving our tours. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you again on a future trip in Japan! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Kamakura

Brenda_M, May 2026

Nice visit to various shrines, temples and monuments. Amazing giant Buddha. Souvenir shopping on Komachi Street.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed visiting the shrines, temples, the Great Buddha, and shopping along Komachi Street. We appreciate your comments and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Japan! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

It was amazing. Beautiful...

sarran_h, May 2026

It was amazing. Beautiful sights and the tour guide was absolutely lovely to talk to, and really engaged with us about the history’s of the locations. Would 100% book again

Great day out Kamakura & Enoshima

Gaynor_F, May 2026

Great day out of Tokyo, four different sights. Loved Kamakura, beautiful temple then main Street with Tori gates all the way to the ocean. The Daibutsu Buddha is impressive & then we went to Enoshima island for a couple of hours to enjoy at our own pace. Great main Street, specialty & food places. Our guides were lovely & enthusiastic. Highly recommend this trip.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring the different sights outside of Tokyo and had a memorable day discovering Kamakura and Enoshima Island. It’s wonderful to know that you loved the beautiful temples, the impressive Great Buddha, and the lively streets filled with local food and specialty shops. We’re also delighted that our guides helped make the experience even more enjoyable with their enthusiasm and friendliness. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on another trip in Japan! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

The guide for my tour was...

Pamela_W, May 2026

The guide for my tour was excellent and really gave a lot of detailed history to each place we visited.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're very happy to hear that you enjoyed the Kamakura & Enoshima tour and that your guide’s detailed historical explanations made the experience even more meaningful. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you on another adventure in Japan soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Seeing the great Buddha...

Leo_K, May 2026

Seeing the great Buddha was an awesome experience and every stop was worth it I do recommend it of course it will be a long day we left shinjuku at 8:30 am and we came back around 6:14 pm

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that seeing the Great Buddha was such an awesome experience for you and that you enjoyed every stop along the tour. We also appreciate you mentioning the schedule, as it helps future guests know what to expect from this full-day adventure. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again on another trip in Japan! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Do this tour!

Austin_V, May 2026

Good Tour; added value for money, great guide and awesome bus driver. Takes you to the key spots. Comfy bus. Masa the guide was kind, knowledgeable and was caring.

Solo traveler

Henry_B, May 2026

This was a great experience to know about Japan culture, customs and values. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable in the area.

Great 1 Day trip.

Simon_W, May 2026

Very nice tour guide and good amount of time to explore the shrine by yourselfs. Highly recommend to eat a grilled squid on Enoshima island.

Very nice experience...

Denise_M, May 2026

Very nice experience however there was not enough time at the Great Buddha and too much time at the island which offered us nothing but food.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you had a nice experience overall and appreciate your comments about the tour timing. We understand that you would have preferred more time at the Great Buddha and less time at Enoshima Island. Your feedback is very valuable, and we will share it with our team as we continue working to improve the balance of the itinerary for future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another tour in Japan! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Amazing tour!!

Kara_P, Apr 2026

We had a wonderful day on this excursion! All of the shrines and temples were just beautiful! The Great Buddha that was bronze was absolutely stunning. The first time you look up at it you can’t help be feel at absolute peace. Highly recommend!!

Yuki was a wonderful host...

Michelle_T, Apr 2026

Yuki was a wonderful host for today’s excursion. We enjoyed 4 different stops at which we were able to explore at our own pace. She provided great history and background as well as site specific pamphlets to allow us to customize our path at each. She also helped by providing specific instructions for where and what time to meet back up. Very helpful in a location like Kamakura. We got lucky and the weather was cool and the rain held off long enough to enjoy the entire day without needing an umbrella. Really enjoyed the fresh seafood at the last stop. Wonderful views. Be prepared to walk up a lot of steps and bring your energy for this one. So much to see and learn about this wonderful place. Thank you Yuki!!

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that our guide Yuki made your day so enjoyable with her guidance and helpful information. It’s great that you had the chance to explore at your own pace and enjoy the beautiful sights, fresh seafood, and pleasant weather. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again on another adventure! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Kamakura Day Trip

Justin_B, Apr 2026

This tour exceeded every expectation I had. Kamakura was absolutely stunning from start to finish. The temples were incredible, and what really stood out was how green and lush the whole area was. Every stop felt like you were stepping into a completely different world, and each one was more beautiful than the last. I honestly could have spent a full day at just about any single spot we visited. Enoshima was a highlight I didn’t see coming. The caves there were genuinely one of the coolest things I’ve seen on this entire trip. Hard to put into words but you just have to experience it for yourself. A huge part of what made this day so great was our tour guide Eric. He was absolutely wonderful. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely fun to be around the whole day. He made sure everyone understood the history and significance of each place without it ever feeling like a lecture, and his energy kept the group going even after a long day of walking. The kind of guide that takes a great tour and makes it a memorable experience. If you’re visiting Tokyo and on the fence about this day trip, stop debating and just book it. 10 out of 10.

Response from Host, May 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Kamakura and Enoshima made such a strong impression on you, especially the lush scenery and the caves. It’s great to know that our guide Eric helped make the day even more memorable with his energy and insights. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on another trip in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Enjoyable tour

Guy_H, Apr 2026

Great tour, Yuki was a fantastic tour guide and very knowledgable about all things Japanese. Fully recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our guide Yuki helped make your experience memorable with her knowledge and guidance. It means a lot to us that you’d recommend the trip. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another tour in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Great tour at amazing locations

elisiateese, Apr 2026

Had a really good day with this tour. It was quite a big group so a bit skeptical at first but it meant that we could explore at our leisure and do the things we like. Yuki, our guide, as well as the two drivers were great as well. Very hospitable and informative. The only downside is that we could either eat really early at the first stop or quite late at the last stop so at the first one we weren't hungry yet but then starving by the time we reached the island.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so happy to hear you had a great day exploring Kamakura and Enoshima, and that our guide Yuki and our drivers helped make your experience enjoyable and informative. It’s wonderful that you were able to explore at your own pace and make the most of each stop. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the meal timing—it’s very helpful as we continue to improve our tours. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Good tour

Arya_K, Apr 2026

This was an overall great tour, but our Tour guide Masa’s English was really hard to understand. He did not tell us very much about each place, and basically left us to our free time. It is important to have a guide speak clear English because instructions can get confusing during the tour. Otherwise, highly recommend if you want to see some beautiful sights

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re really glad to hear that you enjoyed the overall experience and the beautiful sights. At the same time, we sincerely appreciate your honest feedback regarding the guiding. We’re sorry to hear that the explanations and clarity of communication did not meet your expectations. Clear and informative guidance is very important to us, and your comments will be shared with our team so we can continue improving both our delivery and guest experience. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to see you on another trip in the future! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours

Great trip

Katherine_G, Apr 2026

Lots of stops to see different sites. Get ready to walk! It was an enjoyable day and I recommend it to others!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Dear valued customer, Thank you so much for your kind review! We're really glad to hear you had an enjoyable day exploring Kamakura and Enoshima with us. It’s true—there’s plenty to see, and a bit of walking helps you take it all in! We appreciate your recommendation and your helpful tip for future guests. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Best regards, VIP Japan Tours