--- title: Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo in 1 Day with Licensed Guide lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 177 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 87 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 39 of 55 (Day Trips from Tokyo) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/kamakura-day-trip-from-tokyo-in-1-day-with-licensed-guide/ --- # Kamakura Day Trip from Tokyo in 1 Day with Licensed Guide **Guidekin's take:** Choose Kamakura sites such as Hasedera temple and Kotokuin Temple on a private tour for your party. A licensed guide and a Tokyo meet-up on foot are included; transport, entry fees and lunch cost extra. 4.79 from 87 reviews at €177 per person for 8h. In our comparison: #39 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, join one of our guides on an 8 hour day trip to Kamakura! On this trip, take a breath of fresh sea air and see Kamakura’s temples and shrines’ beautiful gardens. View the ocean from the highest point of Hasedera temple and write your wish on an oyster shell. The over 11 meters 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. Each trip is customizable and private. Once you place a reservation, your personal guide will be in touch with you to tailor your trip to you. You can view 3 to 4 sights on this trip. If you wish to extend your time to see more, please contact us directly for extensions. Transportation time is included in the 8 hours. We hope to guide you soon! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 5 start times: between 07:00 and 09:00 - Food not included: Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch,… - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €177 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 87 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Japan Guide Agency - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.79 from 87 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 83 of 87. - 5 stars: 78 (90%) - 4 stars: 5 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise tailored routes and guides' cultural explanations; heat and humidity can make sightseeing uncomfortable **Praised:** - Explanations of temple history and Japanese religious traditions - Routes planned around requested temples, shrines and personal interests - Clear guidance through trains and stations from Tokyo - Helpful planning and responsive communication before the visit - Local lunch stops that travellers rate highly **Complaints:** - Heat and humidity can make sightseeing uncomfortable Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2023-03-20 to 2026-10-16); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Meet up with guide on foot within designated area of Tokyo - Licensed Local English Speaking Guide - Customizable Tour of your choice of 4-6 sites from 'Itinerary' list ## Not included - Transportation fees, Entrance fees, Lunch, and Other personal expenses - Private Vehicle - You cannot combine multiple tour groups. - Guide Entry fees are only covered for sights listed under 'Itinerary' list. ## Itinerary 1. **Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine** (15m) - The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the patron god of the Minamoto family and of the samurai in general. The deified spirits of the ancient Emperor Ojin who has been identified with Hachiman, Hime-gami and Empress Jingu are enshrined at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. 2. **Kotoku-in - Great Buddha of Kamakura** (15m) - The Great Buddha of Kamakura (鎌倉大仏, Kamakura Daibutsu) is a bronze statue of Amida Buddha, which stands on the grounds of Kotokuin Temple. With a height of 11.4 meters, it has long been the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, surpassed only by the statue in Nara's... 3. **Hasedera Temple** (15m) - Hasedera (長谷寺) is a temple of the Jodo sect, famous for its eleven-headed statue of Kannon, the goddess of mercy. The 9.18 meter tall, gilded wooden statue is regarded as one of the largest wooden sculpture in Japan and can be viewed in the temple's main building, the... 4. **Hokoku-ji Temple** (30m) - Hokokuji Temple is best known for the beautiful, small bamboo grove found behind the temple's main hall, which lies thick with over 2000 dark green bamboo stalks. A few narrow pathways lead through the bamboo to a tea house where, for a small fee, you can sit and enjoy a cup... 5. **Kamakura Hiking Trails** (1h) - Kamakura is surrounded by the ocean in the south and by wooded hills in all other directions. Attractive hiking trails lead through the woods along these hills and connect various atmospheric temples. They are a great way to travel between some of Kamakura's sights. Many of... 6. **Enoshima Island** (30m) - Only a short train ride west of Kamakura, Enoshima (江の島) is a pleasantly touristy island just off the coast but connected by bridge with the mainland. The island offers a variety of attractions, including a shrine, park, observation tower and caves. Views of Mount Fuji can be... 7. **Engaku-ji** (30m) - ngakuji (円覚寺) is one of the leading Zen temples in Eastern Japan and the number two of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. Engakuji was founded by the ruling regent Hojo Tokimune in the year 1282, one year after the second invasion attempt by the Mongols had been reverted. One... 8. **Kencho-ji Temple** (30m) - Kenchoji (建長寺, Kenchōji) is the number one of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. The oldest Zen temple in Kamakura, Kenchoji was founded by the ruling regent Hojo Tokiyori in 1253 during the Kencho Era after which it was named. Its first head priest was Rankei Doryu, a Zen... 9. **Zeniarai Benten Shrine (銭洗弁天) is a popular shrine in western Kamakura, which ...** (30m) - Zeniarai Benten Shrine (銭洗弁天) is a popular shrine in western Kamakura, which people visit to wash their money (zeniarai means "coin washing"). It is said that money washed in the shrine's spring, will double. Minamoto Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura government, ordered... 10. **Meigetsuin (Hydrangea Temple)** (10m) - Meigetsuin Temple (明月院) is a temple of the Rinzai Zen Sect founded in 1160 in Kamakura. It is also known as Ajisaidera ("Hydrangea Temple") because hydrangea bloom in abundance on the temple grounds during the rainy season around June. 95% of the hydrangea here are of the... 11. **Ankokuronji Temple** (30m) - Ankokuronji (安国論寺) is one of several temples of the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism along the hills in the southeast of Kamakura. Nichiren himself founded Ankokuronji around 1253 when he first came to Kamakura, and he is said to have lived at the temple for several years.... 12. **Jomyo-ji Temple** (30m) - Jomyoji Temple (浄妙寺, Jōmyōji) is a Zen temple in the hills of eastern Kamakura. Ranked fifth among the five great Zen temples of Kamakura, Jomyoji was founded by the influential Ashikaga family and at its peak was made up of seven buildings and several pagodas. Over the... 13. **Zuisen-ji Temple** (30m) - Zuisenji (瑞泉寺) is a beautiful Zen temple in the far east of Kamakura, in the back of a narrow valley and surrounded by wooded hills. It is a branch temple of the Engakuji Temple. Zuisenji was founded by Muso Kokushi, a leading Zen master of his time and one of Japan's most... 14. **Myohonji Temple** (30m) - Myohonji (妙本寺, Myōhonji) is one of several temples of the Nichiren sect of Japanese Buddhism along the southeastern hills of Kamakura. The temple was founded by Hiki Yoshimoto in 1260, and features a statue of Nichiren to the left of the main hall. The temple is connected via... 15. **Jochiji Temple** (30m) - Jochiji (浄智寺, Jōchiji) is the number four of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. It is a branch temple of the Engakuji school of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. Its head temple, the Engakuji Temple, stands just a few hundred meters away on the opposite side of the railway... 16. **Tokeiji Temple** (15m) - Tokeiji (東慶寺, Tōkeiji) is a small branch temple of the Engakuji school within the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. Its head temple, the Engakuji Temple, stands just a few hundred meters away on the opposite side of the railway tracks. Tokeiji was founded by the wife of the regent... 17. **Jufukuji Temple** (15m) - (寿福寺) is the number three of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. It is a branch temple of the Rinzai sect's Kenchoji school. Jufukuji was established by the order of Minamoto Yoritomo's wife Masako after her husband had passed away. Its founding priest was none other than... 18. **Eishoji Temple** (15m) - Eisho-ji Temple (英勝寺) is the only surviving nunnery in Kamakura, located near Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Founded in the early Edo period by a woman connected to the Tokugawa family, it’s known as a “flower temple” for its seasonal blooms. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful bamboo... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - This is a walking tour. Pick up is on foot. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €354 | €177 | | 4 | €352 | €88 | | 6 | €426 | €71 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from Tokyo start at €90 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Tokyo | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #39 of 55** | €177 | 8h | 4.79 (87) | private | | [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 #39 of 55 in Day Trips from Tokyo by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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