--- title: "Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea" lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 135 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 16 of 55 (Day Trips from Tokyo) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/day-trip-to-kamakura-enoshima-shrines-seaside-temples-tea/ --- # Day Trip to Kamakura & Enoshima: Shrines, Seaside, Temples & Tea **Guidekin's take:** Link Kamakura's Great Buddha and Bamboo Temple with Enoshima island. Temple entry, tea, sweets and a transport pass are included; travel is by public transport with extended outdoor walking. 4.95 from 59 reviews at €135 per person for 11h. In our comparison: #16 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Please note that this tour does not use a private vehicle and uses public transport. This tour involves several hours of walking in the outdoors. Enjoy a day trip from Tokyo in the neighbouring prefecture of Kanagawa, and explore two of its hotspots Kamakura and Enoshima! Kamakura is a popular day trip to do during your trip to Tokyo as it’s only just over 60 minutes away from Shinjuku station. This tour is a great opportunity to venture out and see a different part of Japan but with the ease of still being close to the city! Japanese locals especially love Kamakura and Enoshima due to its close proximity to the sea! So why don’t you take a break from the skyscrapers and bustling Metropolis of Tokyo, and come experience this slice of paradise! The tour will provide guests with a well balanced itinerary including shrines and temples, food and drink, iconic local transport, nature and an observatory. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The tour will begin at 08:00am outside… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 08:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Additional food and drink **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €135 per person - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.) - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.95 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 59. - 5 stars: 56 (95%) - 4 stars: 3 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical insight and varied stops, but extensive walking can be tiring **Praised:** - Guides explaining the history, rituals and culture behind the stops - Efficient guidance through train and bus connections - Varied stops combining temples, bamboo, matcha tea and coastal views - A flexible pace with breaks and attention to individual needs **Complaints:** - Extensive walking can leave travellers tired - Some encountered crowded sights and transport, while others reported quieter conditions Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-04-09 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Japanese Koi feeding fee - Bamboo Temple admission fee and, tea and sweet experience - Enoshima island escalators and observatory admission fees - Local English speaking guide - Great Buddha temple admission fee and entrance fee to go inside of the Great Buddha - Enoshima Kamakura Freepass to cover all your transport for the tour ## Not included - Trains and transport before and after the tour - Additional food and drink ## Itinerary 1. **Shinjuku** (1h 30m) - Meet your tour guide outside of Shinjuku station’s South gate/entrance. Board the 08:27 train for Fujisawa station from Shinjuku station, and arrive at Fujisawa station at 09:28. Once arrived at Kamakura Station catch the "Enoden" train to Kamakura Station 2. **Kamakura** (4h) - Walk for 30 minutes to our first destination, a beautiful temple and bamboo forest for a guided tour of the temple complex and to enjoy a matcha and Japanese sweet experience at the Temple’s tea house. Leave the temple and tea house, and walk for 20 minutes back to central... 3. **Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura** (40m; admission included) - Arrive at Hase station where you will have a short walk of 7 minutes to our next destination, one of Kamakura’s most famous temples and landmarks - The Great Buddha of Kamakura. Enjoy a 30 minute stop here where your guide will tell you all about the temple and Buddha’s... 4. **Enoshima Island** (1h 10m) - Arrive at Enoshima station where we will enjoy a scenic walk to Enoshima island along the sea! Once we arrive at Enoshima island, we will take escalators to the top of the island where we will go to the Sea Candle Observatory for amazing panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The tour will begin at 08:00am outside of Shinjuku station where you will meet your tour guide. You will meet outside of Shinjuku station’s SOUTH GATE by the "Green Window" ticket office (midori no madoguchi). Once everybody has arrived, you will officially start the tour! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Travel time is already included in the tour duration - 11 hour day ## Compared with other Day Trips from Tokyo | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #16 of 55** | €135 | 11h | 4.95 (59) | shared | | [Mt Fuji Hidden Gem Custom Car Tour with Licensed Guide & Driver](/japan/tokyo/tours/mt-fuji-hidden-gem-custom-car-tour-with-licensed-guide-driver/?format=md) | €564 | 10h | 4.96 (408) | private | | [Private Mt Fuji Tour from Tokyo: Scenic BBQ & Hidden Gems](/japan/tokyo/tours/private-mt-fuji-tour-from-tokyo-scenic-bbq-hidden-gems/?format=md) | €255 | 9h | 4.99 (161) | private | | [Mount Fuji Private Tour With English Guide Fully Customizable](/japan/tokyo/tours/mount-fuji-private-tour-with-english-guide-fully-customizable/?format=md) | €381 per group | 8h | 4.95 (255) | private | Ranked #16 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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